Gyn-Onc Sub-Internship

ELEC 519 / POBG 681

Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical or Non-Clinical Course
Clinical (Sub-I selective)

Physician Assessed Patient Facing
Yes

Prerequisites
Completion of Phase 2 Clerkships

Goal

The Gynecologic Oncology Sub-Internship at UICOMP is designed to provide an experience and learning similar to the role of an Ob/Gyn intern. We also hope to provide an overview of the range of medical and surgical cases that make up the work of a gynecologic oncologist. The Sub-I is considered a member of the Gyn oncology team and will be working alongside attending physicians, resident physicians, and Gyn oncology APPs. The majority of the time will be spent inpatient, balancing between the management of our inpatient service and our scheduled surgeries. One day a week will be dedicated to the outpatient clinic to learn decision making regarding surgery and new patient evaluations.

Sub-interns will also attend resident didactics on Thursday mornings from 8a-12p, and rejoin the inpatient team for the afternoon. Multi-disciplinary Gyn Oncology tumor board occurs every other week on Thursdays and involves Pathology, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Gyn Oncology faculty. During the 3rd or 4th week, the Sub-I will give a 15 minute presentation to the Gyn Oncology division after tumor board. The presentation will be on a Gyn oncology topic, preferably inspired by a case during the first half of the block. Dr. Chan will assist in finding an appropriate topic based on the clinical experiences during the month.

The entire gyn oncology division is passionate about teaching, and enjoys having learners on the team. The specialty provides unique learning opportunities with both medical and surgical complexity, and questions are encouraged. Preparing by learning patient histories and indications for procedures will aid in thoughtful questions and discussions throughout the month. Being engaged in patient care often provides additional opportunities for involvement in both the medical and surgical care of our patients. Welcome!

Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Perform detailed history and physical exams on Gyn Oncology patients
  2. Develop initial work-up plans for common Gyn oncology problems (e.g. pelvic mass, postmenopausal bleeding)
  3. Manage typical post-operative recovery, and generate an appropriate differential and work up for common post-operative problems (e.g. fever, pain, shortness of breath)
  4. Present patients on morning rounds and at PM signout.
  5. Participate and assist in Gyn Oncology OR and perform subcuticular suturing
  6. Participate in gyn oncology tumor board and present a case history
  7. Give a resident-level presentation on a Gyn Oncology topic in the second half of the month (usually related to an interesting topic seen in the first two weeks)

Method of Assessment
Standard Clinical 4wk Elective Evaluation - Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail

Course Director
Daniel Chan, MD,PhD

Course Coordinator
John Milus
Milus@uic.edu
309.624.5592

Location
OSF SFMC, Carle Health Methodist

Setting
Outpatient
Inpatient

Night Call
No

Laboratory
No

Weekends
Yes

House Staff
Yes

Number of Learners per Block
One per department per block.

Duration
4 weeks

Who is this elective available to
M4s (in Phase 3)

Blocks Available
Blocks 2-6, 9-12