Medicine
Topics in Women's Health
MEDC 61100 | 150 Units
- Selective Type: Basic
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Susan Hong
- Contact: Dr.Susan Hong | 4-5925 | shong@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
In this course, students will use a multidisciplinary approach to learn about common women's health issues. Students will participate in didactic case-based learning for two hours daily, and will spend time approximately 3-4 days per week in a variety of clinical settings devoted to women's health. Sample topics to be covered in the case-based sessions include contraception, osteoporosis, hormone replacement therapy, evaluation of breast masses and galactorrhea, ischemic heart disease in women, anorexia/bulimia, amenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, common medical issues in pregnancy, urinary incontinence, depression/anxiety, and preventive care and screening. Clinical sessions will be spent in Womancare, the Breast Surgery Clinic, Osteoporosis Clinic, Urogynecology Clinic, Mammography, and Bone Densitometry, to name a few. This elective is particularly well- suited to those planning a career in Primary Care, Family Practice, or Obstetrics-Gynecology.
Objectives
To learn how to approach common problems and issues in women's health. To gain practical clinical experience in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.
Evaluation
Attendance and participation. Two absences in the course of the month will be excused; further absences (e.g. for interviewing) will require write-ups of the didactic cases.
Offered:
- November
Schedule Notes
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 8:00-10:00 | 8:00-10:00 | 8:00-10:00 | 8:00-10:00 | 8:00-10:00 | ||
| PM | Clinics | Clinics | Clinics | Clinics | Clinics |
This course is only offered for the month of November. There will be a daily 2-hour didactic session from 8am to 10am as well as a number of practical clinical experiences.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 15
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Other: Medicine 30300 & Obstetrics & Gynecology