All residents who enter the program must demonstrate competence in the female breast and pelvic examination, male genital and prostate and rectal examination and competency with the Pap smear and wet mount. These are directly observed by faculty, taught by simulate patients, and certified on program entry. C. Continuity Clinic Residents continue to utilize these skills to gain experience through the three years of their training. In the ambulatory setting, male residents are required to have standby of a female assistant for breast and pelvic examinations. D. Conferences Core conferences curriculum selects presentations related to gender health.
Emphasis is on prevention.
Periodically, the Curriculum Committee of the program reviews all curriculum, including the curriculum on Gender Health, seeking input from resident and faculty, and makes revisions.