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Obstetrics & Gynecology at Santa Clara
Curriculum
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The residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology emphasizes all
aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology and affords the opportunity
for research. The teaching program is comprehensive, including
all major subspecialties in the field, as well as areas of
special interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The major subspecialty
clinics include Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology,
Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology. The High Risk Obstetrical
Clinic is staffed by four board certified perinatologists.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility are likewise taught
by three fellowship trained specialists in these fields. The
Gynecologic Oncology division consists of two board certified
oncologists. The Urogynecology division is headed by a fellowship-trained
urogynecologist. Other areas of interest are taught through
teaching clinics which include colposcopy, ultrasound, and
first and second trimester abortions.
Attending rounds are held daily on each service. In addition,
there are 5.5 hours of didactics per week during protected
time.
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Teaching Clinics
- Continuity Clinic
- Dysplasia Clinic
- Endocrinology/Infertility Clinic
- First Trimester Abortions
- Second Trimester Abortions
- Gynecological Urology Clinic
- Oncology Clinic
- Perinatal Health Clinic
- Saline Infusion Sonography
- Teen Clinic
- Urgent Care Clinic
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Supervision
Each resident team is assigned a staff consultant who
coordinates educational exercises and supervises surgical
and outpatient experiences. The attending staff allow
for progressively increasing responsibility for each resident,
consistent with the individual resident's level of achievement,
medical knowledge, technical skill, and judgement. Attending
staff are present in the hospital 24 hours a day and provide
immediate consultation to resident staff as needed.
Lectures and Conferences
- A weekly lecture series for residents addresses important
topics in Ob/Gyn subspecialties.
- Residents prepare and participate in Clinical Pathology
conferences.
- Residents lead a weekly departmental review of inpatient
cases and problems.
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Interdepartmental Collaboration
The Ob/Gyn Department holds regular educational and
patient care meetings with the Departments of Pediatrics, Internal
Medicine, Anesthesia, and Pathology. The department also maintains
a close working relationship with the Departments of General Surgery,
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