This is a rotation which emphasizes outpatient gynecology. The resident will also participate in the colposcopy curriculum which is structured by Dr. Marsha Mertens. This is an outpatient rotation emphasizing outpatient management and treatment of orthopedic problems, with additional training in casting techniques. Time is spent with private orthopedists in a preceptoral experience. The time will be spent with a urologist in private practice, predominantly in an office setting.
Emphasis is on outpatient urological problems and procedures.
Electives may be chosen from any of a number of opportunities at the medical center or may be used as time on away rotations, such as those with the Indian and Public Health Services. Residents will be responsible for designing their own learning objectives, in conjunction with their advisor, during these months. The department offers training in special procedures that residents may pursue in their own practices. Special techniques in obstetrical care are learned by residents pursuing the OB track. All residents are required to be certified in ACLS and neonatal resuscitation.