Overview

Overview

Location
Akron General

Duration
4 weeks

Number of Students
1

Director(s)
Natalie Bowersox, MD
Program Director, Obstetrics/Gynecology
1 Akron General Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307
330.344.1422

Teaching Faculty

  • Jennifer Savitski, MD — Vice Chair Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology
  • Trina Pagano, MD — Director of OB/ER Triage
  • Mark Davis, MD — Director of Obstetrics
  • Philip Smelcer, MD — Director of Gynecology
  • Melissa Kirven, MD — M3 Core Clerkship Director
  • Barry Fish, MD — Director of Women's Health Clinic
Description

Description

Objectives

  • To enable the student to appreciate both the intellectual and technical challenges of Obstetrics/Gynecology.
  • To prepare the student interested in the specialty to function more effectively in an Obstetrics/Gynecology residency.

Description

  • Function in the role of intern.
  • Attend Obstetrics/Gynecology conferences.
  • Assist with deliveries and surgeries.
  • Assist with other interesting surgeries as assigned.
  • Prepare a brief literature review pertaining to a common clinical problem for presentation at morning conference.
  • Assist in performing obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound.
  • Assist in the teaching of M3 clerks.

Night Call/Special Requirements

  • One week night float.
  • The maximum number of days approved for time off is 2 days during rotation. If additional time is needed, the request must be approved by the elective Director PRIOR to the start of the elective rotation.