Post by Eileen on Feb 17, 2006 19:43:21 GMT -5
This rotation is a little different. Can be very research oriented. I didn't like it at first, although loved it by the end.
First of all, the hours are great. Usually start around 8am, maybe 7am at the earliest. The day ends in the late afternoon.
There are very few surgeries, lots of clinic. The clinic is interesting. Lots of infertility, although also some amenorrhia, some interesting genetic defects, and also gender dysphoria (where else would you get to see that?). You will see things in this rotation that not very many med students are exposed to. Unfortunately, you will not be seeing many other things that are more common (seen in benign gyn or gyn onc), so you'll have to read about those.
You will notice Dr. Emmi is from the North--she may be intimidating at first but by the end you should love her. She's a softy on the inside. Dr. Chudgar is a great teacher--watch out...she pimps in the patient room. Dr. Layman asks a lot of questions and also grows on you. You learn a lot from his explanations to the patients. A fun group--the nurses are nice too.
Many people may dread the weekly repro conferences in which the student presents a research paper and/or patient cases (they will put it in your mailbox in the office a couple of days or the Friday before). View this as an opportunity to show them what you can do.
Before the conference you will meet with Dr. McDonough to discuss presenting the patient/paper. I heard some had a bad experience with him. Apparently, he'll let you (and everyone else within a 50 yard radius) know if he's not happy with you. ***PREPARE FOR THIS MEETING. READ THE ARTICLE AND/OR GO TO THE MED RECORDS IN L&D, GET THE PATIENT CHART, AND KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PATIENT. IF NO ARTICLE WAS GIVEN, THEN FIND ARTICLES ON THE PATIENTS CONDITION.***
Also, don't forget to turn in your patient histories at the end (they won't remind you).
Do well and possible to get an awesome evaluation/grade. Be very outspoken in the conference--participate, don't just sit there. Most importantly, prepare for conference and especially pre-conference meetings. Read ahead on hormones and infertility treatments to prepare for Dr. Layman's questions. Smile and be positive--you're getting a lot more sleep than everyone else. ;D
First of all, the hours are great. Usually start around 8am, maybe 7am at the earliest. The day ends in the late afternoon.
There are very few surgeries, lots of clinic. The clinic is interesting. Lots of infertility, although also some amenorrhia, some interesting genetic defects, and also gender dysphoria (where else would you get to see that?). You will see things in this rotation that not very many med students are exposed to. Unfortunately, you will not be seeing many other things that are more common (seen in benign gyn or gyn onc), so you'll have to read about those.
You will notice Dr. Emmi is from the North--she may be intimidating at first but by the end you should love her. She's a softy on the inside. Dr. Chudgar is a great teacher--watch out...she pimps in the patient room. Dr. Layman asks a lot of questions and also grows on you. You learn a lot from his explanations to the patients. A fun group--the nurses are nice too.
Many people may dread the weekly repro conferences in which the student presents a research paper and/or patient cases (they will put it in your mailbox in the office a couple of days or the Friday before). View this as an opportunity to show them what you can do.
Before the conference you will meet with Dr. McDonough to discuss presenting the patient/paper. I heard some had a bad experience with him. Apparently, he'll let you (and everyone else within a 50 yard radius) know if he's not happy with you. ***PREPARE FOR THIS MEETING. READ THE ARTICLE AND/OR GO TO THE MED RECORDS IN L&D, GET THE PATIENT CHART, AND KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PATIENT. IF NO ARTICLE WAS GIVEN, THEN FIND ARTICLES ON THE PATIENTS CONDITION.***
Also, don't forget to turn in your patient histories at the end (they won't remind you).
Do well and possible to get an awesome evaluation/grade. Be very outspoken in the conference--participate, don't just sit there. Most importantly, prepare for conference and especially pre-conference meetings. Read ahead on hormones and infertility treatments to prepare for Dr. Layman's questions. Smile and be positive--you're getting a lot more sleep than everyone else. ;D