This is centered at the University and is a 4-year experience, although a large volume of this experience takes place in the early years. Residents are not only assigned to Labor and Delivery for labor management and delivery but also to the ambulatory clinic for prenatal care. The residents are directly supervised by a group of five perinatal specialists. The Obstetrical service, including general and high risk patients, is managed by the Maternal-Fetal medicine group. Family Practice and Emergency Medicine Residents may also rotate through this service.
Residents learn the conduct of normal prenatal care, normal labor and postpartum management.
Operative obstetrics is also taught, as well as management of complicated obstetrics. Prenatal diagnostic techniques, diabetes in pregnancy, fetal circulation, preterm labor, and breech deliveries are special areas of emphasis. Clinics Clinics include normal obstetrical and gynecological patients, and are held 5 half-days per week. High risk clinics are held 2 half-days per week. This clinic is staffed by 2 residents, and a clinical nurse midwife as well as a perinatologist.