E L E C T I V E S
THE DEPARTMENT OF
OBSTETRICS and GYNECOLOGY & WOMEN'S HEALTH
H500 Reproductive
Endocrinology |H503
Perinatal
Research Elective |
H504 Maternal
Fetal Medicine |
H508 Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility |
H509 Reproductive
Genetics - Institute for Women's Health Genetics and Human Reproduction |H510
Subinternship in Gynecology
|H601 Subinternship
in Obstetrics |
H602 Gynecologic
Oncology |
H603 Subinternship
in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
H604 Subinternship
in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
H700
Perinatal Medicine- LIJ |
H701
Gynecologic Oncology- LIJ
|
H703
Nutritional Influences on Pregnancy
|
H704 Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology |
H705
Ambulatory High Risk Obstetrics
|
K528
Obstetrical Medicine | H801
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility- Beth Israel |
H802
Gen Obstetrics & Gynecology- Beth Israel
|
H803
Maternal Fetal Medicine- Beth Israel
All students planning an elective in Obstetrics
& Gynecology and Women's Health should meet Dr. Nadine Katz prior to
registration. Please call (718) 430-3205 to set up an appointment.
The student
will see patients who have problems with reproductive hormone (some
male, although mostly female patients). Patients will be followed
in the Gyn-Endo, and Medical Endocrine Clinic and in Dr. Freeman's
private practice of Endocrinology Menopause and Osteoporosis on Mondays PM and Thursday AM. Students
will participate in the bone densitometry procedures and evaluations.
The student may participate in research regarding treatment of
postmenopausal patients and osteoporosis. We are currently
enrolling patients in the KEEPS (Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study)
and have additional ongoing clinical trials. There is a new study
of the glucose levels over 3 days, including regular activities in PCOS
patients.
Students wishing to do an elective should call Dr. Freeman at (718)
405-8152.
Dr. Ruth Freeman (718)405-8152
rfreeman@montefiore.org
All Modules
Half or Full Modules
6 month Research available.
Minimum 1- Maximum 2
Student to contact Dr. Freeman prior to the start of the elective.
This experience is
offered to provide an opportunity to participate in ongoing research for
students with an interest in perinatal biology. Projects will involve
the general areas of fetal and maternal physiology. Specific departmental
areas of interest include basic aspects of fetal lung maturation,
sympathetic
nervous system function, and blood pressure regulation during pregnancy.
Students will be actively involved in a research activity of their own,
or will interface with ongoing activities in the laboratory. It is anticipated
that they will develop some technical research skills, and will develop
expertise in obtaining, analyzing and presenting scientific data.
In addition to participation in the research, the student will comprehensively
review a related aspect of the literature and present a verbal and written
report of this area.
Dr. David Garry
All Modules
Full-Time
Minimum 1 - Maximum 2
Consultation with Dr. Garry is required prior to registration.
A Minimum of two months' commitment is necessary.
Management of complicated
obstetrical patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. David Garry
All Modules
Full-Time
Minimum 1 - Maximum 2
Students to be notified by Department as to time and place of meeting.
Observation of patient care and direct patient
care (at Jacobi Medical Center clinic). Students will observe
monitoring of follicle growth, oocyte retrievals and office practice in
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Weekly seminars
with the Division Director or Associate Director. Readings and conferences on clinical
cases of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology. Students will
have to provide their own transportation to the Westchester sites.
Dr. Staci Pollack (718)
430-3152
pollack@aecom.yu.edu
All Modules
Full time
Maximum 1
Student to contact Drs.
Pollack prior to registration at (914) 523-0226
Reproductive Genetics
offers a clinic experience dealing with patients and couples with genetic
or genetically-related disorders seen in obstetrical practice. This includes
couples with problems of infertility, pregnancy wastage, and factors contributing
to adverse pregnancy outcome. Opportunity will be provided to participate
in genetic screening and counseling, prenatal diagnosis by amniocentesis,
chronic villus sampling or cordocentesis, teratogen counseling, and
other approaches useful in the application of the most current genetic
knowledge to obstetrical practice.
Dr. Susan Klugman
All Modules
Full-time
Minimum 1 - Maximum 2
Student to contact Dr. Klugman prior to start of elective.
Description of
Program:
The student will spend one
month on the Weiler Gynecology Service. The purpose of the sub-internship is
to give the student an in-depth exposure to benign Gynecology, GYN surgery
and the Gynecologic aspects of a career in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Many
of the third year clerkships place a stronger emphasis on obstetrics and
sub-internships are available for Obstetrics and for Gyn Oncology
(specifically dealing with Gyn malignancies, and the surgical and non
surgical management of them). This rotation will provide the student with
the opportunity to function on an intern level, and play an active role in
the pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative management of benign
gynecological patients.
The student will first
assist on a variety of major and minimally invasive GYN procedures and will
function as an integral member of the team.
Activities and
Responsibilities of Students:
The student will be
required to round daily with the team at 7 am and present to the GYN
attending on service. The student will perform complete admission histories
and physicals, formulate a differential diagnosis, develop a diagnostic and
therapeutic plan and present to the senior resident. The student will
participate in Emergency Room consults and pre-operative clinics with the
GYN team. The student will be responsible for subsequent management and
daily follow-up for each patient assigned. The student will participate in
all GYN conferences.
The student will have the opportunity to hone his/her surgical skills and be
given the opportunity to perform exams under anesthesia, D&Cs,
hysteroscopy, fascia and skin closure as well as GYN sonograms and
endometrial biopsies.
Each student will be
required to give an oral topic presentation to the GYN residents and
attending as well as submit a written case write-up.
Objectives:
Supervising Attendings:
Erika Banks MD,
Director of Gynecology
Janice Falls MD,
Associate Director of Gynecology
Amy Kesselman MD,
Associate Clerkship Director
Duration: One Month
Typical Day: 7am-6pm
Monday-Friday. Two weekend day calls covering GYNconsult service.
Months offered: All
Number of students: One per
month
Prerequisite: Successful
completion of third year.
Contact information: Drs. Banks or Kesselman
(718) 904-797)
Weiler 7th floor
H601
Subinternship
in Obstetrics - WHAECOM
Students participating
in this subinternship will have the unique opportunity of becoming an
active and integral part of the house staff team on our Labor and Delivery
suite as well as our Antepartum and Postpartum units. The student will participate in the management
of in-patient obstetrical and high-risk patients, from admission through
delivery. The student will be involved in daily rounds and all educational
conferences.
Dr. Amy Kesselman
All Modules
Half or Full Module
Full Time
The elective,
a joint offering of the Department of Medicine and Obstetrics, may be of
interest to students considering any primary care field involving women
of reproductive age. Clinical activities will take place in
outpatient and inpatient sites where care is provided for women with
medical and obstetrical conditions complicating pregnancy.
The focus will be
on:
1. Physiologic
adaptations to pregnancy and how they alter care of other conditions.
2. Preconception
evaluation and intervention for well women and women with prior illness.
3. Common medical
disorder in pregnancy including diabetes, hypertension, asthma and
thromboembolism.
4. Common
complications of pregnancy including pre-eclampsia, anemia and gestational
diabetes.
Dr. Cynthia Chazotte
(718-904-2794)
and Dr. Ellen Harrison
chazotte@aecom.yu.edu
All
Modules
Half or Full Module
Full Time
Maximum 1 student
A subinternship is
offered to provide an opportunity for the student to participate
in the overall management of gynecologic oncology patients. The student
will be exposed to acutely and chronically ill patients with gynecologic
malignancies. It is anticiapted that the student will be present at
procedures such as central venous line placement, paracentesis, infusion
catheter placements, etc. The student will participate in pre and
post operative management of patients on the gynecologic oncology
service. The basic principles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy will
be introduced. There is exposure to multiple and varied clinical
settings and extensive surgical time in the operating room. Didactic
and bedside teaching with attending gynecologic oncologists, gynecologic
oncology fellows and OB/GYN occurs on a daily basis. Interested students
are encouraged to participate in ongoing clinical and/or basic research
projects. Previous students have submitted their research for
publication in peer reviewed journals and these have been presented at
national cancer conferences and meetings.
Dr. Gary L. Goldberg (904-2893)
ggoldber@montefiore.org
All Modules, Full-Time
Maximum 2
Student to be notified by the Department.
The student will have clinical exposure to Ob/Gyn
inpatient as well as out patient assignment. The management of
normal and abnormal labor will be observed and actively participated in
with instruction and direction by the resident and attending staff.
Dr. Magdy Mikhail (718) 239-8383
Full or Half Modules
Maximum 2
Students to contact Dr. Mikhail prior to the start of the elective.
The new program will
afford the individual an opportunity to become actively involved as a part
of the house staff in the clinical management of patients in various aspects
of Obs/Gyn: OPD, Antepartum-Postpartum wards, gyn ward, O.R. and labor-delivery
unit. Clinical activity will be supervised by the chief resident with
instruction from the resident and attending staff. Daily rounds, teaching
seminars, conferences, O.R. and labor-delivery experience will be an integral
part of this elective program.
This subinternship
will provide the individual with a hands-on experience to learn what the
field of Obs/Gyn encompasses. Those who have been undecided in their decision
as to specialty choice will be in a better position to choose; those who
decide to apply or a residency will allow the attendings a better opportunity
to evaluate them for our program as well as for a better in-depth recommendation;
and for a large group of students who desire more Ob/Gyn experience.
Dr. David Garry
All Modules
Half or Full Module
Full-Time
Student to be notified by the Department.
H700 Perinatal Medicine- Long
Island Jewish Medical Center
The aim of this Clinical Clerkship is for
the student to develop the basic understanding of the diagnosis and
management of obstetrical and perinatal complications. The student
will participate in rounds on the Obstetrics and Postpartum floors,
attend "high risk" Prenatal Clinic, Antepartum Clinic and Perinatal
Mortality and Morbidity Conferences. Assignment will be made to a
senior resident on the obstetric service for continuous supervision and
night call rotation. He/she will follow Obstetric patients in
labor ith resident or attending physician, interpret fetal heart
rate/uterine contractility, monitoring, learn the role of fetal scalp ph
sampling during labor, and participate in vaginal and abdominal
deliveries and the immediate neonatal care.
Dr. Adiel Fleischer (718)
470-7636
Dr. Denise Guidetti (718)
470-7664
All Modules
Full time
Minimum 1, Maximum 2
Student to be notified by the Department.
H701 Gynecologic Oncology- Long Island
Jewish Medical Center
The major objective of this clerkship is for the student interested in
Gynecologic Oncology to develop the basic skills of diagnosis and treatment
and prevention of female genital cancer. A tailored schedule will be
made for each student. The schedule consists of daily bedside rounds,
Gynecologic Tumor Clinic, multidisciplinary Gynecologic Oncology Conference,
Departmental Grand Rounds, work-up and follow-up of assigned patients with
gynecologic neoplasms, operating room hands-on experience by scrubbing in
cancer surgery, detection of cervical cancer, precursors through colposcopy
and literature search of clinical topic related to gynecologic cancer for
written report. Emphasis will be focused on application of current
concepts in managing gynecologic malignancy.
Dr. David Smotkin (718)
470-7660
All Modules, Full time
Minimum 1, Maximum 2
Student to be notified by the Department
A study of the relationships of lipid
soluble antioxidant in (a) normal pregnancy and it's related toxemia and
(b) spontaneous abortion is currently ongoing. The student will be
actively involved in this study, including the possibility of conducting a
project of his/her interest. It is anticpated that the individual
will gain research skill and will develop a better understanding of the
significance of nutrition in reproductive biology.
Dr. Prabhudas R. Palan (718-239-8308)
daspalan@aol.com
ppalan@bronxleb.org
Dr. Magdy Mikhail
(718-239-8383)
All modules
Half or Full Module
Maximum 1
Students should contact
Dr. Palan or Dr. Mikhail prior to registration.
H704 Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology-Weiler Hospital
Students will be involved with both Obstetrical and Gynecological ultrasound examinations including participation in maternal-fetal assessment rounds. Students will learn diagnostic skills, technical aspects of the examination and management protocols.
Dr. Peer Dar
1695 Eastchester Rd. L-4
peerdar@yahoo.com
(718) 405-8218
All modules
Full Time
Maximum 2
Students will join with the perinatal team in diagnosis and managing various complications of pregnancy. Students will gain experience by participating in patient care in the Obstetrical ultrasound unit, the Maternal-Fetal Assessment Center, the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program and the High Risk pregnancy program at the MMG-CFCC site.
Dr. Cynthia Chazotte (904-2794)
chazotte@aecom.yu.edu
All Modules
Full Time
Maximum 2
By permission of the instructor. Exposure to the office practice of reproductive endocrinology and infertility; observation of pelvic and surgical reconstructive procedures, with emphasis on operative
laparoscopy. Evaluation of patients in reproductive endocrinology clinic. Exposure to in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies will be available.
Dr. Peter Chang (212) 844-8587
All Modules
Half Modules
Full Time
Maximum 1
Students report to 8 Baird (Departmental Office)- Beth Israel Medical Center at 11:00Am on the first day.
This elective represents a subinternship in
Obstetrics and Gynecology. The student will assume responsibility for
management of patients at the same level as a junior house officer, to the
extent of the laws, regulations and student’s ability permit. This
experience has proven valuable for individuals who are considering a
career in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Adam Buckley (212) 420-4035
All Modules
Half Modules
Maximum 1
Consultation with Dr. Buckley is required prior to the start of the
elective.
H803 Maternal Fetal Medicine- Beth Israel Medical Center
The student will be exposed to Antepartum diagnosis (including
ultrasound and to some extent, genetics) and to management of
high-risk obstetrics in the out-patient setting and on the labor and
delivery unit. By permission of instructor.
Dr. Janet Stein (212) 420-4236
All Modules
Half Modules
Maximum 1
Students are to report to Baird 8 (Department Office)- Beth Israel
Medical Center at 11:00Am on the first day.
