The principles of surgery, post-operative care, chemotherapy and radiation as they relate to different gynecological malignancies are discussed extensively in rounds. Residents routinely first assist and at times are co-surgeons in all radical surgical procedures performed on the service. All chemotherapeutics are administered by residents who are well-informed about the classification, efficacy and toxicity of different agents utilized. In addition, all brachytherapy insertions are performed by residents, enhancing their understanding of radiotherapy principles. All patients are presented at tumor board conferences where resident presentations of physical and imaging findings are reviewed, clinical management discussed and detailed pathological slide review is presented.
Residents participate in discussions of management, follow-up and research protocols.