This course provides a preclinical introduction to the dynamic and multifaceted specialty of OB-GYN. Students will learn about comprehensive reproductive healthcare from a variety of clinician experts in both lecture and hands-on/simulation-based learning sessions (i.e. IUD insertion, pap smears, suture skills).

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

4 weeks. Max:1. This Sub-I course meets the UC SOM requirement for graduation. Offered at DHMC only. Includes experience in outpatient high risk obstetrics, inpatient antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and family planning. Student works under clinical supervision of residents and attending staff.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

4 wks. Max:1. This Sub-I course meets the UC SOM requirement for graduation. Offered at DHMC only. Includes experience in inpatient/outpatient gynecology, family planning, operative gynecology and postoperative care. Student works under supervision of residents and attending staff.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

4 wks. Max:1. Intensive exposure to problems of high-risk obstetrics. Student will work under supervision of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Staff. Student will attend high-risk clinics, have primary responsibility for patient care in antepartum unit under supervision of chief resident.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

4 or 6 wks. Max:1. Student will attend GYN oncology clinics and scrub on all GYN oncology surgery, functioning as acting intern. All pathology will be reviewed with GYN oncologist. Literature review on selected subject required. Clinical research opportunities available.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 12.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

4 or 6 wks. Max:1. Student attends outpatient gynecologic diagnostic clinics, colposcopy and laser surgery, urogynecology, urodynamics, hysteroscopy, and pelvic pain. Student works under supervision of Gyn staff. Directed study and clinical research. Attendance at colposcopy biopsy review conference, preoperative and Gyn teaching conferences required.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 12.

4 wks. Max:1. This elective is designed to make the student proficient in providing family planning services: contraception, options counseling and termination procedures. Substantial emphasis will also be placed on participation in ongoing research activities of the division. Prereq: Passing grade in third year Women and Newborns clerkship (IDPT 7030).

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

4 wks. Max:1. This course can meet Sub-I qualifications. This course is designed to allow students to become integrally involved with the general gynecology service. Student will partake in all clinical activities of the service, including operative procedures, management of inpatient gynecology conditions, and emergency room consultation. Prereq: Passing grade in third year Women and Newborns Rotation (IDPT 7030).

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students will follow a cohort of women through a group prenatal and postpartum care program. Students will work with Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and group facilitators to provide prenatal exams and to facilitate educational sessions in an underserved population.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Fall.

Students will learn about doula care and their critical role in improving outcomes for communities of color. Students will participate in doula training, shadow doulas and physicians, participate in simulations, and have in-person lectures about racism in the birth space. This learning will be supported by readings and resources.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Typically Offered: Spring.

This Obstetrics/Gynecology elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Offered 2 or 4 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

2-12 wks. Prereq: Departmental approval must be obtained and all arrangements must be made one semester in advance. The student must receive prior approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 24.

This Obstetrics/Gynecology research elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Offered 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.