EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The educational objectives of the Program are stated in the CREOG "Educational Objectives for Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology" and are designed to represent a core curriculum for preparing a physician for the modern practice of obstetrics and gynecology. The Program employs these principles together with those set forth in the CREOG "A Design for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology.” The objectives reflect a patient-oriented, problem-solving approach with a more definitive delineation of the knowledge base and level of skill necessary to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. The problem-solving style is based on everyday encounters where physicians are called upon to respond to particular needs of their patients.
The objectives include five clinical units: ambulatory health care, obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and oncology. The sixth unit, general considerations, is devoted to information that is not directly patient based but nonetheless important to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. This unit relies on a "rationale" or narrative approach. It includes basic science information, which has been integrated into the respective clinical disciplines.
The basic philosophy of the residency program is dedicated to providing each resident with a balanced education and training in obstetrics and gynecology. Resident physicians have the opportunity to acquire and develop fundamental knowledge and clinical management skills with productive inter-professional and physician-patient relationships. The goal of the residency program is to produce graduates with the optimum understanding and competency required to practice obstetrics and gynecology in a prudent and professional manner.
Gynecologic oncology experience is obtained during four months of the third year. Experience in genetic counseling is obtained from the Nevada Genetics Network. Special training in family planning is available with staff physicians and Federal Grant supported clinics. Maternal-Fetal medicine and Reproductive Endocrinology rotations are integral components of the third year resident schedule.
Resident physicians are responsible for training junior and senior medical students. The students rotate through the Las Vegas campus for their six week clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology. Senior residents are required to present conferences to the medical students. Senior residents teach students and junior residents during daily ward rounds on both the obstetric and gynecology services. Lifetime continued education and growth is emphasized.
Residents are required to complete a research project and present a completed research paper in their senior year.
