GSO 4370 Gynecologic Oncology Sub-Internship
Students will be part of the Gyn Oncology team made up of gynecology oncology staff and OB/GYN residents (and fellows). They will participate in the outpatient and inpatient care of patients with pre-cancer, cancer or complex surgical cases as well as familial syndromes. Students will round daily with the team and be assigned primary responsibility for individual patients. Students will provide concise patient presentations daily in standard format. Students will participate in other educational opportunities including morning report, departmental conferences, and tumor planning conferences. Students will attend and, when appropriate, scrub on operative cases. By the conclusion of the rotation the student should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy of the female pelvis and basic surgical principles (sterile technique, basic suturing, knot tying). Describe signs, symptoms, risk factors, and basic evaluation of ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Describe the spectrum of treatment options for gynecologic cancer patients including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and palliative care. Function as a productive and contributing member of the gyn onc team.