For Prospective Residents
Curriculum:
PGYII Î Gynecology
Goals:
| The goals of the curriculum in Gynecology are to provide the Family Medicine resident with a sound basic understanding of and the skills to provide gynecologic care for a typical female patient population. |
Objectives:
Residents will:
Patient Care and Medical Knowledge
1.Evaluate and manage common gynecologic problems including pelvic pain, vaginitis, PID, uterine bleeding, menopausal management, premenstrual syndrome, and the abnormal Pap smear.
2.Have learned the diagnostic approach necessary to identify or “rule-out” the woman with a potential ectopic pregnancy.
3.Be able to perform an outpatient/emergency room cervical dilation and uterine curettage procedure for such conditions as incomplete spontaneous abortions.
4.Understand the diagnostic approach and treatment options for a woman presenting for emergency/acute care with abnormal bleeding.
5.Provide a comprehensive array of family planning services.
6.Provide basic sexual counseling.
7.Define normal and abnormal female anatomy.
8.Recognize patients in need of consultation and management by a gynecologic specialist.
Practice Based Learning and Improvement
1.Be able to use the internet to access current literature about Gynecology.
2.Be able to access the internet and other resources to provide patient education materials.
3.Be able to implement changes in the care of women based on new information obtained from clinical experience, faculty teaching, independent reading, and other sources.
Interpersonal Communication Skills
1.Communicate effectively with patients
a.Able to communicate in a manner in which the patient and the family of a patient are able to successfully understand both routine and pathologic gynecologic states, and any prognostic, diagnostic and treatment options
b.Able to listen to and address the concerns of patients and their families in the various outpatient clinical settings in which Gynecologic care is provided
2.Communicate effectively with colleagues
a.Able to work efficiently in the care of women in various outpatient settings
b.Able to clearly communicate the patient visit to the Gynecology attending, including history, physical, assessment and plan
c.Able to work efficiently with the support staff in the care of women in various outpatient clinical settings
Professionalism
1.Demonstrate cultural competency
2.Demonstrate the ability to act in the best interests of the patients
a.Respect for confidentiality
b.Respect for patient autonomy
3.Be professional in all aspects of patient care
a.Accepts personal responsibility for patients
b.Accepts feedback in all aspects of care, including the six core competencies
c.Timeliness
d.Appropriate attire
Systems – Based Practice
1.Demonstrate understanding of the care of the female patient in the outpatient setting, including the various stigmata and ethical issues surrounding some women’s health issues
2.Coordinate care with ancillary services to improve the healthcare of the patient
3.Assist patients in dealing with their medical issues
4.Assist the patient in the navigation of the health care system
a.Appropriate use of resources
b.Appropriate follow – up
i.Medical studies
ii.Laboratory studies
iii.Patient follow – up
Logistics:
You will be rotating at a variety of different outpatient sites for this rotation.
Contacts and Locations:
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Burke Health Center Karen Lamp, MD – Director Judy de la Torre, RN – Clinic Manager 2509 Pico Blvd., Second Floor Santa Monica, CA÷÷ 90405 (310) 664-7824 |
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Larry Bruksch, MD/Aminah Bliss, MD/Angela Nishio, MD – UCLA Site (Report to the UCLA location the first day of your rotation; if you are to report to Cedars, Dr.Bruksch’s office assistant will notify you) 100 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 310÷÷ (310) 208-5255 |
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Larry Bruksch, MD/Gregory Ewertz, MD/Michelle Marine, MD/Mary Ann Pelino, MD – Cedars Site Cedars Sinai Medical Center 8631 West 3rd Street Suite 240÷ (East Tower) Los Angeles, CA÷ 90048 (310) 854-3400 |
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Larry Bruksch, MD/Aminah Bliss, MD/Angela Nishio, MD – St. John’s Site 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 468 W Santa Monica, Ca 90404 (310) 854-3400 |
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Richard Frieder, MD 1245 16th Street, Suite 312 Santa Monica, CA÷ 90404(310) 453-1982 |
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Student Health UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center Across from the Ackerman Union Student Store (UCLA campus) Edward Wiesmeier, MD – Chief (310) 206-9985 Report to the 4th floor, room 419 on your first assigned day of this rotation site to meet with Faye McDonald-Sheffield.÷ |
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Alex Lopez Office – 310 206-6217 Fax – 310 267-1996 |
Ann Brooks – NP Supervisor Office:÷÷ x 57692 Fax:÷÷÷÷÷ x 61996 Abrooks@ashe.ucla.edu |
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Harbor – UCLA General 1000 West Carson Street Torrance, CA÷÷ 90509 Anita Nelson, MD Cynthia Varelia, Residency Coordinator (310) 222-3871 See last page for additional Reporting and Contact information |
Continuity Clinic – Anticipated number of clinics is 12 on this rotation
Educational Half – Day – Attendance is required
Call Frequency – This is a call – free rotation
Other Information
Jeopardy:÷ You may be scheduled for jeopardy coverage during this rotation.
(The information below is with regards to the Harbor – UCLA portion of the rotation.)
From:÷ DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS÷ & GYNECOLOGY, HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
Welcome to the OB/GYN Department!÷ We want to make your stay with us a positive learning experience.÷ To help facilitate this, some basic information you need is outlined below.
- Check in with our Housestaff Coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Varela.÷ Her office is located at 1000 West Carson Street, Main Hospital first floor (room 1A4).÷ The office phone number: (310) 222-3886.÷ Cynthia can answer questions you may have regarding meals and parking, etc. (see note at bottom of this page regarding Cynthia’s office location.
- Ms. Kim Burtle, CNM coordinates the Family Planning activities with Dr. Anita Nelson in the Family Planning Clinic (Building N-28).÷ Kim can be reached at (310) 222-3715.÷ As you will note from the attached GYN Clinic Schedule, Family Planning is scheduled on Tuesday mornings.÷ If, for some reason, Dr. Nelson is not available, report to the OB/GYN Ambulatory Clinics on the first floor of the Medical Center.
- After checking-in with Cynthia (see #1 above), report to the Urgent Care Area.÷ The staff their will orient you.÷
- If you have your medical license and/ or your DEA, please bring a copy of these documents on your first day to Harbor.
- All residents need to provide a copy of the HIPPA certificate.÷ You can download the form from http://www.mednet.ucla.edu/hipaa/
- If there is a change and/or restrictions in your rotation schedule while assigned to this rotation, you must notify Cynthia as soon as possible (see #1 above).
- If you have any questions or problems with your rotation, contact Cynthia.
HARBOR – UCLA GYNECOLOGY TEMPLATE
(to be used as a guide to the daily assignments noted above)
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Morning Conference followed by Urgent Care Main Hospital 1st Floor OB/GYN Clinic Dr. Mohajer÷÷÷÷÷ x3577 |
Women’s Health Care Clinic÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ Building N-28÷÷ Dr. Nelson÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ x3723 |
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Urgent Care÷÷ Main Hospital 1st Floor OB-GYN Clinic |
Urgent Care÷÷ Main Hospital 1st Floor OB-GYN Clinic |
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Urgent Care÷÷ Main Hospital 1st Floor OB-GYN Clinic |
Uro - gynecology Clinic÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ Main Hospital 1st Floor OB-GYN Clinic |
Urgent Care÷÷ Main Hospital 1st Floor OB-GYN Clinic |
Colposcopy Clinic Main Hospital 1st Floor÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ OB/GYN Clinic Dr. Mohajer |
REI Main Hospital 1st Floor÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ OB/GYN Clinic Dr. Khorram |