PGY 3 Yearly Goals and Objectives 2014-2015
General goals for residency training:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program will provide excellent education, training and clinical experience to prepare each
resident physician to appropriately provide outpatient, inpatient, peri-operative, operative, and labor and delivery, care for Ob-Gyn patients. They will
acquire technical skills in the operating room, on labor and delivery, and in the outpatient clinics. They will be prepared to become independent practitioners
and board certified consultants in obstetrics and gynecology. They will have the requisite academic and clinical skills to enter subspecialty fellowship training
programs if desired.
El Camino and Menlo Surgical Hospital RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and applied
medical sciences that pertain to gynecologic
surgery and be able to apply this knowledge
when making an gynecologic surgery plan.
To understand:

 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Gynecologic surgery patients
 To understand special considerations for gynecologic
surgery patients
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making gynecologic
surgery plans, providing gynecologic surgery
services and procedures in the management
of common and unique surgical procedures.
To become adept at the preparation and the
prevention of complications for gynecologic
surgery patients requiring gynecologic
surgery services.
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
(abdominal, L/S, or vaginal)
o Surgical staging
o Myomecyomy
o Ovarian cystectomy
o Anterior and Posterior colporrhapy
o Sling procedures for urinary incontinence
o Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
o Dilation and curettage
o Cystoscopy
o Robotic Assisted L/S procedures
o Dx and Operative L/S
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice systematically
and to be able to retrieve, understand and
apply scientific evidence related to the
practice of gynecologic surgery issues. To be
participate in the learning of fellow Ob/Gyn
PGY3 14-15
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION













OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
M&M conferences
Independent reading
ECH tumor board
Pre-op conference
OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
Simulation center activities
Pre-op conference



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient
and coworker
evaluations)




M&M conferences
Gynecology Journal Club
Faculty interaction
Pre-op conference

Monthly evaluations by
elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation

residents and other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional organizations. To
understand the importance of personal
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification
and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient member
of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn is
part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to related
medical specialist training that enhances the
knowledge of Ob/Gyn practice
PGY3 14-15
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
 Introduction to writing scientific literature

To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative gynecologic risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn





OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Working with faculty on research
projects
Gynecology Journal club


Modeling by faulty
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by faculty,
fellows, peers, patients
and their families.




Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
ECH Tumor Board
Pre-op conference

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations



Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations
Medicine Clinics RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and
thorough knowledge of the essential
basic and applied medical sciences
that pertains to female-related
medical issues and be able to apply
this knowledge when making an
medical plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of
gathering diagnostic information
making female-related medical plans,
providing medical services and
procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical
procedures. To become adept at the
preparation and the prevention of
complications for female-related
medical patients requiring femalerelated medical services.
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to
retrieve, understand and apply
scientific evidence related to the
practice of female-related medical
issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents
and other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic
principles of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic
Ob/Gyn practice including teaching,
research, and participation in
To understand:
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for female-related medical patients
 To understand special considerations for female-related
medical issues





OR cases
Formal Lectures
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
M and M conferences



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation evaluations
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic conditions
including special techniques such as
o Comprehensive medical care
o Family planning / contraception counseling
o Dilation and curettage
o Management of diabetes in pregnancy
o Management of gynecologic dermatoses
o Management of breast pathology






OR cases
Clinic cases and
procedures
Simulation center activities
Faculty Interaction
Independent reading
M and M conferences



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations (including self,
patient and coworker evaluations)
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn



M and M conferences
Simulation center activities
Faculty Interaction

Monthly evaluations by elective
course director
End of year program evaluation
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities



Formal lectures
Faculty interaction
M and M conferences

PGY3 14-15
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION


Portfolios including patient and co
worker evaluations
Faculty evaluations
professional organizations. To
understand the importance of
personal responsibility in completion
of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and
creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate
cultural differences in age, gender,
and authority roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication
tools in clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Ob/Gyn is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge
of Ob/Gyn practice
PGY3 14-15



Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent and
medicine risks and benefits to patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the medical care with other specialties
such as radiology, medical oncology, interventional
radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Modeling by faulty
Work with interpreters

360 degree evaluations by faculty,
fellows, peers, patients and their
families.


Faculty interaction
M&M conferences

Monthly resident evaluations by
Res. Director
Monthly and end of year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations


Night Float RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains
to Obstetrics and be able to apply this
knowledge when making a treatment
plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making Ob/Gyn
plans, providing Obstetrical and
Gynecologic services and procedures in
the management of common and unique
surgical procedures. To become adept
at the preparation and the prevention of
complications for Ob/Gyn patients
requiring Ob/Gyn services.
To understand:
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific
evidence related to the practice of
obstetric issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and
other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic
principles of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research,
and participation in professional
organizations. To understand the
PGY3 14-15
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION




OR cases
Direct patient care
Faculty interaction
Independent reading



To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Vaginal deliveries
o Cesarean Sections
o Cervical examinations
o Evaluation for rupture of membranes
o Evaluation for hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy
o Evaluation of decreased fetal movement
o External Cephalic Version
o Management of Obstetric Emergencies
o Management of postpartum hemorrhage.
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn



OR cases
Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds



To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature




Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Obstetric patients
To understand special considerations for
Ob/Gyn patients




Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds



Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient and
coworker evaluations)
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly evaluations by
elective course director
End of year program
evaluation
Nursing staff on L&D
Portfolios including patient
and co worker evaluations
Faculty evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools
in clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Ob/Gyn is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of
Ob/Gyn practice
PGY3 14-15


Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and obstetrical risks and benefits to patients and/or
parents
 To coordinate the obstetrical care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds




Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds




360 degree evaluations by
faculty, fellows, peers,
patients and their families.
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly resident evaluations
by Res. Director
Monthly and end of year
residency program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
Gynecologic Oncology RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To understand:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains to
Gynecology Oncology and be able to
apply this knowledge when making a
treatment plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making
Gynecologic Oncology plans, providing
Gyn-Onc services and procedures in the
management of common and unique
surgical procedures. To become adept at
the preparation and the prevention of
complications for Gynecologic Oncology
patients requiring Gyn-Onc services.



Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Oncology patients
To understand special considerations for
Gynecologic Oncology patients
To acquire skills in :

Management of both routine and pathologic
o Colposcopy +/- biopsies
o Endometrial Biopsy
o LEEP and Cone biopsy procedures
o Pap smears and pelvic examination
o General floor patient care
o Evaluation chemotherapy patients
o Management of surgical emergencies
o Laparotomy/Laporoscopy and
Hysterectomy
o Salpingo-oophorectomy
o Surgical staging
Practice based Learning:
To be able to define and analyze:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of Gyn-Onc
issues. To be participate in the learning of
fellow Ob/Gyn residents and other health
care professions.
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement
or can serve as examples for others.
Professionalism:
To offer residents opportunities in :
To understand and apply basic principles
PGY3 14-15
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn


instruction in biomedical ethics
analysis of their own practice in terms of
INTSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIY
EVALUATION








OR cases
Clinic cases
Faculty interaction
Chairman’s rounds
Tumor Board
Independent reading
M&M conferences
Journal Club



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations






OR cases
Clinic cases
Faculty interaction
M&M conferences
Tumor Board
Simulation Center Training



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient and
coworker evaluations)





Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board
Faculty Interaction

Monthly evaluations by
elective course director
End of year program
evaluation




Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board



Portfolios including patient
and co worker evaluations
Faculty evaluations
of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional
organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Ob/Gyn is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of
Ob/Gyn practice
PGY3 14-15




professionalism and ethical issues
Teaching other trainees
Mentoring in research activities
Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature

To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative Ob/Gyn risks and benefits to patients
and/or parents
 To coordinate the Gyn-Oncology care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other
specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and
in the operating/surgical area. The operating room
team includes, nurses, surgical and technical
assistants, anesthesiology and administrative
personnel.
To introduce residents to :



Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Faculty Interaction
Working with faculty on research
projects




Modeling by faculty
Work with interpreters
OR cases
Clinic Cases

360 degree evaluations by
faculty, fellows, peers,
patients and their families.





Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board
Faculty Interaction

Monthly resident evaluations
by Res. Director
Monthly and end of year
residency program
evaluation
Portfolio evaluations


Private Gynecology RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough knowledge
of the essential basic and applied medical sciences
that pertains to gynecologic surgery. Be able to
apply this knowledge when making a gynecologic
surgery plan.
To understand:
 To coordinate and work collaboratively with our
private practitioners who volunteer to teach
gynecologic surgical skills
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for gynecologic surgical patients
 Develop comprehensive knowledge of gynecologic
anatomy and surgical approaches to pathology
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent consultant in the
domains of gathering diagnostic information making
gynecologic surgical plans, providing surgical
services and procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical procedures. To
become adept at preparation and the prevention of
complications in gynecologic surgical patients.
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
(abdominal, L/S, or vaginal)
o Surgical staging
o Myomecyomy
o Ovarian cystectomy
o Anterior and Posterior colporrhapy
o Sling procedures for urinary incontinence
o Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
o Dilation and curettage
o Cystoscopy
o Robotic Assisted L/S procedures
o Dx and Operative L/S
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement
or can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice systematically and to
be able to retrieve, understand and apply scientific
evidence related to the practice of gynecology
surgical issues. To be participate in the learning of
fellow Ob/Gyn residents and other health care
professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of bio
medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn practice
including teaching, research, and participation in
professional organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in completion
PGY3 14-15
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY


EVALUATION






OR cases
Participation in resident lecture
series
Faculty interaction
Emergency room consults
M&M conferences
Independent reading
Gynecology Journal Club
Pre-op conference
OR cases
Participation in resident lecture
series
Faculty interaction
Emergency room consults
Simulation center activities
Gynecology Journal Club
Pre-op conference




M&M conferences
Gynecology Journal Club
Faculty interaction
Pre-op conference



OR cases
Participation in resident lecture
series
Working with faculty on research
projects
Gynecology Journal club
Pre-op conference



















Monthly
evaluations
Case logs
Lecture
presentation
evaluations
Monthly
evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio
evaluations
(including self,
patient and
coworker
evaluations)
Monthly
evaluations by
elective course
director
End of year
program
evaluation
Portfolios including
patient and co
worker evaluations
Faculty
evaluations
of paperwork, case-logging, maintenance of
certification and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural differences
in age, gender, and authority roles.
To work as an effective and efficient member of the
surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in clinical
practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn is part of
a larger content of health care organization and
delivery. relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of Ob/Gyn
practice


Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative gynecologic risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other
specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and
in the operating/surgical area. The operating room
team includes, nurses, surgical and technical
assistants, anesthesiology and administrative
personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Modeling by faculty
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by
faculty, fellows,
peers, patients and
their families.



Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
Pre-op conference

Monthly resident
evaluations by
Res. Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program
evaluation
Portfolio
evaluations


PGY3 14-15
Elective RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and applied
medical sciences that pertains to gynecology
and be able to apply this knowledge when
making a treatment plan.
To enhance knowledge of chosen area of focus for the elective
rotation.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making gynecology
plans, providing Gynecologic services and
procedures in the management of common
and unique surgical procedures. To become
adept at the preparation and the prevention
of complications for gynecologic patients
requiring gynecologic services.
To acquire skills in the chosen area of focus for the elective.
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice systematically
and to be able to retrieve, understand and
apply scientific evidence related to the
practice of gynecologic issues. To be
participate in the learning of fellow Ob/Gyn
residents and other health care professions.
To be able to define and analyze:
 Individual areas of their own practice that need
improvement or can serve as examples for others.
 Critique their own practice in light of current scientific
and biomedical knowledge related to the practice of
Ob/Gyn
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
To offer residents opportunities in chosen area of focus for the
elective that may include:
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
PGY3 14-15



Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for gynecologic patients
To understand special considerations for Gynecology
patients
This may include management of both routine and
pathologic conditions including special techniques such
as:
o Sonohystogram / Ultrasound
o Cystoscopy / Hysteroscopy (Dx and
operative)
o IUD / Implanon placement / removal
o Contraception counseling / Family planning
o Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
o Diagnostic and operative Laparoscopy
o Robotic assisted laparoscopy
o Urogynecologic procedures
o Myomectomy
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION
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OR cases
Clinic patients and procedure
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus
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Case logs
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
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OR cases
Clinic patients and procedure
Faculty Modeling
Direct patient care
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus
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Case logs
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
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Simulation Center Activities
Faculty Interaction
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus

Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Faculty modeling
Working with faculty on research
projects
Journal club
Additional educational activities
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Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
participation in professional organizations. To
understand the importance of personal
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification
and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient member
of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn is
part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to related
medical specialist training that enhances the
knowledge of Ob/Gyn practice
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specific to chosen elective focus
Mentoring in research activities
Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature
To allow residents to enhance their communication skills in
scenarios based on the chosen area of focus for the elective.
This may include:
 Discussion of informed consent for Gyn patients.
 To coordinate the Gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
 To communicate and work effectively as a team in
completing research-based activities.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn
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program
evaluation
Faculty Modeling
Work with interpreters
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus

Faculty modeling
Grand Rounds lectures
Pre-op conference
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
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Elective Rotation
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and applied
medical sciences that pertains to gynecology
and be able to apply this knowledge when
making a treatment plan.
To enhance knowledge of chosen area of focus for the elective
rotation.
Patient Care:
To acquire skills in the chosen area of focus for the elective.
PGY3 14-15
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Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for gynecologic patients
To understand special considerations for Gynecology
patients
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
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
OR cases
Clinic patients and procedure
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus
EVALUATION
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
Case logs
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making gynecology
plans, providing Gynecologic services and
procedures in the management of common
and unique surgical procedures. To become
adept at the preparation and the prevention
of complications for gynecologic patients
requiring gynecologic services.
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This may include management of both routine and
pathologic conditions including special techniques such
as:
o Sonohystogram / Ultrasound
o Cystoscopy / Hysteroscopy (Dx and
operative)
o IUD / Implanon placement / removal
o Contraception counseling / Family planning
o Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
o Diagnostic and operative Laparoscopy
o Robotic assisted laparoscopy
o Urogynecologic procedures
o Myomectomy
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice systematically
and to be able to retrieve, understand and
apply scientific evidence related to the
practice of gynecologic issues. To be
participate in the learning of fellow Ob/Gyn
residents and other health care professions.
To be able to define and analyze:
 Individual areas of their own practice that need
improvement or can serve as examples for others.
 Critique their own practice in light of current scientific
and biomedical knowledge related to the practice of
Ob/Gyn
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional organizations. To
understand the importance of personal
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification
and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient member
of the surgical team
To offer residents opportunities in chosen area of focus for the
elective that may include:
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
 Introduction to writing scientific literature
PGY3 14-15
To allow residents to enhance their communication skills in
scenarios based on the chosen area of focus for the elective.
This may include:
 Discussion of informed consent for Gyn patients.
 To coordinate the Gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.





OR cases
Clinic patients and procedure
Faculty Modeling
Direct patient care
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus


Case logs
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations



Simulation Center Activities
Faculty Interaction
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus

Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Faculty modeling
Working with faculty on research
projects
Journal club
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus

Faculty Modeling
Work with interpreters
Additional educational activities
specific to chosen elective focus











Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice


Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn is
part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to related
medical specialist training that enhances the
knowledge of Ob/Gyn practice
evaluation
To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To communicate and work effectively as a team in
completing research-based activities.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn




Faculty modeling
Grand Rounds lectures
Pre-op conference

Self, faculty,
patient and
coworker
evaluations
End of year
program
evaluation
Gynecologic Surgery
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertain to
gynecologic surgery and be able to apply
this knowledge when making an
gynecologic surgery plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making gynecologic
surgery plans, providing gynecologic
surgery services and procedures in the
management of common and unique
surgical procedures. To become adept at
the preparation and the prevention of
complications for gynecologic surgery
patients requiring gynecologic surgery
To understand:

 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Gynecologic surgery patients
 To understand special considerations for gynecologic
surgery patients
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





OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
M&M conferences
Independent reading
ECH tumor board
Pre-op conference
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

Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
(abdominal, L/S, or vaginal)
o Surgical staging
o Myomecyomy
o Ovarian cystectomy
o Anterior and Posterior colporrhapy
o Sling procedures for urinary incontinence
o Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
o Dilation and curettage
o Cystoscopy
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
OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
Simulation center activities
Pre-op conference
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

Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self,
patient and coworker
evaluations)
PGY3 14-15
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION
services.
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of gynecologic
surgery issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and
other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional organizations.
To understand the importance of personal
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification
and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn
is part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to
related medical specialist training that
enhances the knowledge of Ob/Gyn
practice
PGY3 14-15
o Robotic Assisted L/S procedures
o Dx and Operative L/S
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
 Introduction to writing scientific literature

To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative gynecologic risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn




M&M conferences
Gynecology Journal Club
Faculty interaction
Pre-op conference






OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Working with faculty on research
projects
Gynecology Journal club


Modeling by faulty
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by
faculty, fellows,
peers, patients and
their families.




Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
ECH Tumor Board
Pre-op conference

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations




Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation
Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations
Jeopardy Rotation
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertain to
gynecologic surgery and be able to apply
this knowledge when making an
gynecologic surgery plan.
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains to
Obstetrics and be able to apply this
knowledge when making a treatment plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making gynecologic
surgery plans, providing gynecologic
surgery services and procedures in the
management of common and unique
surgical procedures. To become adept at
the preparation and the prevention of
complications for gynecologic surgery
patients requiring gynecologic surgery
services.
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making Obstetrical
and Labor & Delivery plans, providing
Obstetrical and Labor & Delivery services
and procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical procedures
To understand:
PGY3 14-15




Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Gynecologic surgery patients
To understand special considerations for gynecologic
surgery patients
Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Obstetric patients
To understand special considerations for
Obstetrical and Labor & Delivery patients
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Hysterectomy +/- salpingo-oophorectomy
(abdominal, L/S, or vaginal)
o Surgical staging
o Myomecyomy
o Ovarian cystectomy
o Anterior and Posterior colporrhapy
o Sling procedures for urinary incontinence
o Hysteroscopy (diagnostic and operative)
o Dilation and curettage
o Cystoscopy
o Robotic Assisted L/S procedures
o Dx and Operative L/S
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Vaginal deliveries
o Cesarean Sections
o Cervical examinations
o Evaluation for rupture of membranes
o Evaluation for hypertensive disorders of
pregnancy
o Evaluation of decreased fetal movement
o External Cephalic Version
o Management of Obstetric Emergencies
o Management of postpartum hemorrhage.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION
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




OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
M&M conferences
Independent reading
Pre-op conference









OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
Simulation center activities
Pre-op conference





Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self,
patient and coworker
evaluations)
Nursing staff on L&D
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of gynecologic
surgery issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and
other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional organizations.
To understand the importance of personal
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification
and creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn
is part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to
related medical specialist training that
enhances the knowledge of Ob/Gyn
practice
PGY3 14-15
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn




M&M conferences
Gynecology Journal Club
Faculty interaction
Pre-op conference

To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
 Introduction to writing scientific literature





OR cases
Participation in resident lecture series
Working with faculty on research
projects
Gynecology Journal club


Modeling by faulty
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by
faculty, fellows,
peers, patients and
their families.



Faculty interaction
Gynecology Journal Club
Pre-op conference

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations

To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative gynecologic risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the gynecologic and obstetrical care
with other specialties such as radiology, medical
oncology, interventional radiology, surgery and other
specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn




Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation
Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations