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College of Medicine MD Curriculum

Gynecology Oncology Acting Internship - Riverside Methodist

Title of Course: Gynecology Oncology Acting Internship - Riverside Methodist

Elective Year(s): Fourth Year Elective Acting Internship

Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Type of Elective: Clinical

Course Site: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH

Course Number: OBGY 734

Blocks Available: All

Number of Students/Block: 1

Faculty: Dr. Kellie Rath, Dr. Aine Clemens, Dr. Stuart Pierce, Dr. Amy Harper

Elective Description/Requirements: In this rotation, the student will spend 4 weeks with the Gynecology and Oncology team. The student will have the opportunity to participate in the operating room, in-patient rounds, and deliveries. The student will also have the option of participating in the out-patient clinic.

Length of Course: 4 weeks

Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:

  1. List the symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic methods for patients with gynecologic cancers. (EPOs: PC-1)
  2. Describe the clinical manifestations and rationale for treatment options of gynecologic cancers. (EPOs: MK-4)
  3. Describe the risk factors for cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer and the appropriate indications for screening. (EPOs: MK-3, PC-1)
  4. Describe the management of patients with adnexal masses. (EPOs: PC-6)
  5. Describe the general mechanisms of action of different chemotherapeutic agents. (EPOs: MK-6)
  6. Describe appropriate preoperative evaluations for individual patients (appropriate imaging, lab tests, antibiotics, DVT prophylaxis, etc.) (EPOs: PC-6)
  7. Describe postoperative management for diet, ambulation, urinary function, DVT prophylaxis and wound care. (EPOs: PC-7)
  8. Recognize and describe the evaluation of postoperative complications. (EPOs: PC-7)
  9. Present daily patient updates including an assessment and management plan. (EPOs: IPC-2)
  10. Obtain a comprehensive history for patients presenting for gynecologic oncology care. (EPOs: PC-1)
  11. Perform a daily assessment and develop a plan for postoperative patients. (EPOs: PC-1)
  12. Discuss the appropriate workup and diagnosis of women with gynecologic malignancies. (EPOs: PC-7)
  13. Present a complete history, physical exams, differential diagnoses, and rationale for management plan. (EPOs: PC-1, IPC-2)
  14. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. (EPOs: IPC-1)
  15. Participate in evening or weekend clinical care to support continuity of patient care and demonstrate professionalism in varied clinical settings. (EPO: IPC-2)
  16. Conduct structured patient handoffs using an evidence鈥慴ased communication approach to ensure safe and accurate transfer of care. (EPO: SBP-1)

Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.

Instructional Methods:

  1. Clinical experience, inpatient
  2. Conferences 鈥� attend Grand Rounds, M&M, journal club, and applicable resident didactic teaching sessions.
  3. Independent learning (assigned readings)

Assessment Methods:

  1. Acting Internship Assessment
  2. RocketMed Logging
    1. Completion of logs 鈥� Hours
    2. Completion of two new patient H&P鈥檚 (minimum).
  3. Patient presentation, learner

Prerequisites: This rotation is only open to 4th year medical students. Application to include a brief essay: In 200 words or less, explain why you are interested in the Riverside OB/GYN Program

Special Notes:

  1. As part of the acting internship, students are required to participate in at least one evening or weekend clinical experience. 聽This experience ensures exposure to the full spectrum of patient care responsibilities and supports readiness for residency-level schedules and work environment.
  2. Students are expected to participate in structured patient handoffs as part of their clinical responsibilities. 聽This includes observing and contributing to the sign-out processes to ensure safe, effective transitions of care.
  3. 聽Required to attend resident didactics.

Clerkship Director: James Van Hook, MD

Clerkship Coordinator: Tammy Brittian
Phone Number: (419) 291-3122
Email: tammy.brittian@utoledo.edu

ECC Approved
March 2026