Overview

Overview

Location
Akron General

Duration
4 weeks 

Number of Students
1

Director(s)
Alexandra Melnyk, MD, MEd
Cleveland Clinic Urogynecology
Akron Urogynecology Associates
809 White Pond Dr. Suite B
Akron, OH 44320
330.344.7646

Teaching Faculty
Mary South, MD — Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Description

Description

Objectives

  • To educate medical students in the appropriate workup and diagnosis of women with pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain.
  • To educate medical students in complex conditions affecting the female pelvic floor and to assist in minimally invasive procedures to correct urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.
  • To educate medical students in the outpatient office setting on the work up, conservative treatment options and management of women with pelvic floor issues.

Description

  • Function in the role of intern.
  • Assist with Urogynecology surgical procedures.
  • Assist with the care of both pre- and post-op patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • Learn the importance of cystoscopy and urodynamic channel studies.
  • Assist with procedures as stated in objectives section.
  • Prepare a brief literature review pertaining to a common Urogynecology clinical problem for presentation at Urogynecology morning conference.

Night Call/Special Requirements

  • None
  • 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.