GSO 4330 Gynecologic Oncology
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.
Prerequisite
Students should have successfully passed the GSO core clerkship (GSO3200) prior to enrolling in this course. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the GSO education committee.
Offered
Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (TCM) – WA; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) - VA; Naval Medical San Diego (NMCSD) - CA; Joint-Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) - TX; Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) - HI; Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg (WAMC) – NC; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) – MD.