This is accomplished through block rotations in both the first and second year and family practice-obstetrics in the second and third year. In addition, residents follow their Family Practice center patients who are pregnant throughout their pregnancy and delivery. All family practice deliveries are supervised by family practice faculty with expertise in obstetrics. Family practice residents admit to the antenatal unit, labor and delivery, the post-partum unit and the newborn nursery. Circumcisions and other procedures are taught as part of this experience.
Elective experiences are available for residents who seek additional training in obstetrics.
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