Clinical Electives
Clinical Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery 492 | |
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| This elective is not available for the Visiting International Students | |
| Course Leader | Charles Rardin, M.D. |
| Add Notification days | 180 |
| Drop Notification days | 180 |
| Add Restriction days | 365 |
| Drop Restriction days | 365 |
| Contact Information | 453-7560, ext. 105 - Fatima - call for permission to enroll students |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Criteria for Honors | Evidence of independent reading and scholarship |
| Criteria for Passing | Active involvement as well as demonstration of gynecological exam skills and differential diagnosis |
| Dept ID | 15 |
| Description | Understand differential diagnosis of urinary & bowel incontinence & underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. Understand & Describe urodynamic evaluation of lower urinary tract function including office cystoscopy. Understand & apply non-invasive therapy for bowel & bladder incontinence. Understand non-surgical procedures w/associated bowel & bladder dysfunction. |
| Duration | 2-4 weeks |
| Location | WIH Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery |
| Maximum students per rotation | 1 |
| Number of nights on call per week | None |
| Planned Independent Projects for Students | One or two case presentations |
| Prerequisites | Completion of Year 3 and Ob/Gyn clerkship |