GSO 4250 Maternal Fetal Medicine
Students will be part of the MFM team composed of maternal fetal medicine specialists and GSO residents. They will participate in the care of patients with high risk pregnancy concerns in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, the students will be exposed to fetal diagnosis and advanced ultrasonography. Other opportunities for education include morning rounds, departmental conferences, specialty clinics, and time on the Labor and Delivery Unit. By the conclusion of the rotation the student should be able to: Describe the impact of pregnancy on the medical problems and the impact of medical problems on pregnancy. Describe and interpret common screening, diagnostic and evaluation tools employed to assess fetal status. Work cooperatively with peers, residents, staff, nurses, patients, and all members of the healthcare team.
Offered:
Offered at various locations; see Medhub for updated list. See the GSO intranet site for an updated contact sheet to identify the site director, instructions on how to enroll, and sub-internship requirements.
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.