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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

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OB GYN 498 Undergraduate Thesis (*, max. 30)
By arrangement.

OB GYN 499 Undergraduate Research (*, max. 30)

OB GYN 505 P-OB GYN Preceptorship (1, max. 12)
Provides an opportunity for first- and second-year medical students to gain direct obstetrics and gynecology experience with a variety of clinical faculty members in diverse patient-care settings. Includes opportunities to observe labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery in the operating room, ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology in clinic, and family planning.

OB GYN 550 P-Voluntary Pregnancy Termination: An Overview of Medical and Social Issues (2)
A flexible curriculum which allows the medical student to observe in an abortion clinic, read articles and a textbook on abortion. Can be used by medical student as elective credit.

OB GYN 551 Perinatal Care Elective (1)
Provide an introduction and overview of perinatal care for first- or second-year medical students with emphasis on late third trimester, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Opportunity to observe the patient-provider relationship. Optional labor and delivery observation. Offered: AWSp.

OB GYN 579 P-Obstetric and Gynecologic Investigation (*)
The investigation may cover any one of the following fields: normal and complicated pregnancy, hormone assays in obstetrics and endocrinology, obstetric and gynecologic oncology, genetics. By arrangement.

OB GYN 598 P-OB/GYN Independent Study and Remediation (*, max. 8)
Designed for medical students required to complete additional study related to the required Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship offered during the patient care phase of the School of Medicine curriculum. Intended for students in remedial or extended programs to master fund of knowledge. Prerequisite: department permission. Offered: AWSp.

OB GYN 610 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Twin Falls, ID (1-12, max. 12)
Provides experience in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 618 P-Advanced Rural Obstetrics and Gynecology - Prosser, WA (8)
Clerkship focused on the care of female patients in a rural setting, in which ancillary support is limited. Students have advanced responsibilities for patient care to function close to the level of an intern during this experience. Students learn how to facilitate care within the constraints of a rural environment and how to leverage available resources Prerequisite: completion of all required patient care phase clerkships. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 619 P-Advanced Gynecology - Spokane, WA (8)
Multi-specialty advanced patient care clerkship designed for fourth-year obstetrics and gynecology residency-bound medical students. Immersive exposure to the subspecialties of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, complex family planning, and urogynecology. Prerequisite: completion of all required patient care phase clerkships. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 620 P - Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Meridian, ID (12)
This 6 week clerkship course is an introductory experience in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. The obstetrical conditions and gynecological problems commonly encountered by the physician provide the primary focus for this clerkship experience, but knowledge of serious, less common conditions, is also required.

OB GYN 621 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rexburg, ID (12)
Introductory clerkship in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. Prerequisite: successful completion of School of Medicine Foundations Phase. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 622 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Whitefish, MT (12)
Introductory clerkship in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. Prerequisite: successful completion of School of Medicine Foundations Phase. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 624 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - ANMC, Anchorage AK (1-12, max. 12)
Introductory clerkship providing comprehensive medical care and counseling to female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 625 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rural Sites (1-12, max. 12)
Introductory clerkship providing comprehensive medical care and counseling to female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 626 Maternal Fetal Medicine Elective - Missoula, MT (4)
Provides clinical training experiences and hands-on education within a Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic serving non-urban areas throughout western Montana and eastern Idaho. Students integrate into the MFM service as a member of the team, participating in all aspects of the MFM practice, offering both inpatient and outpatient experiences. Rural outreach experiences may be available. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 627 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Elective (8)
The rotation will provide the 4th year student clerk multidisciplinary exposure to the full spectrum of reproductive endocrinology and infertility in a variety of clinical settings including at comprehensive university-based IVF center, county hospital based clinic, cancer center and sub specialty clinic in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Opportunity to participate on scheduled reproductive surgeries at URC, UWMC, HMC, and SMH. Prerequisite: All required patient care phase electives.

OB GYN 628 P- Gynecology Elective (4)
This elective is designed to introduce 4th year medical students to first trimester abortion care and family planning through direct involvement under the supervision of family medicine and OBGYN providers. Please contact obgyn administrator for more information and permission to take this elective. Prerequisite: OBGYN required clerkship. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 629 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Wasilla, AK (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 649 Fairbanks, AK Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 630 P-WRITE Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Clerkship (6-12)
Basic clinical clerkship for students enrolled in the WRITE Program. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations Phase curriculum; acceptance to the WRITE program. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 631 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology, NWHMC (*, max. 12)
See OB GYN 665. Offered at Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA. (Six weeks, full-time). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, 3rd year medical students.

OB GYN 632 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bellingham (*, max. 12)
See OB GYN 665.

OB GYN 633 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Spokane Rockwood (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Spokane, WA. (Six weeks, full time) Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 634 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Olympia LIC (1-12)
Clerkship equivalent of OB GYN 665, but held in Olympia, WA Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 635 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Great Falls, MT (1-12)
Clerkship equivalent to OBGYN 665, but offered in Great Falls, MT. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 636 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship - Butte, MT (1-12)
Clerkship equivalent to OBGYN 650 on Kalispell, MT.

OB GYN 637 P- Introduction of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Hamilton, MT (1-12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Hamilton, MT. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 638 P-Gynecology Planned Parenthood - Washington (4)
Clinical elective in family planning at a Planned Parenthood site in Spokane, Yakima, Ellensburg or Kennewick, WA. Exposure to contraceptive and options counseling. Experience in evaluating patients for sexually transmitted infections and appropriate therapies. May participate in first trimester ultrasound, medical and surgical abortions. Prerequisite: basic OB GYN clerkship. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 639 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Alphonsus (*, max. 12)
See OB GYN 665. Offered at St. Alphonsus, Boise, ID. (Six weeks, full-time). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, 3rd year medical students.

OB GYN 640 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Pullman/Moscow (12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GY 668 Spokane, WA Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 641 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Nampa, ID (1-24, max. 25)
This 6 week clerkship course is an introductory experience in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent female patients. The obstetrical conditions and gynecological problems commonly encountered by the physician provide the primary focus for this clerkship experience, but knowledge of serious, less common conditions, is also required. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 642 P- Gynecology Elective (4)
4th year medical student OBGYN elective in Cody, WY. Students will be rotating in private physician office . Student's weeks will consist of a combination of clinic and doing surgeries. They will be learning how to care for women of all ages from young women - through menopause - into geriatric. Please contact OBGYN clerkship administrator for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: OBGYN required clerkship. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 643 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Powell WY (*, max. 12)
See OB GYN 665. Offered in Powell, WY. (6 weeks, full time.)

OB GYN 644 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gillette, WY (12)
General introductory obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. One-half in hospital setting; one-half in outpatient department, clinic, or private office. Open to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 645 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Sheridan, WY (1-24, max. 25)
General introductory obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. One-half in hospital setting; one-half in outpatient department, clinic, or private office. Open to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 646 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rock Springs, WY (12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Rock Springs, WY. (Six weeks, full-time).

OB GYN 647 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Nampa, ID (*, max. 12)
General introductory obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. One-half in hospital setting; one-half in outpatient department, clinic, or private office. Offered in Nampa, ID. Open to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 648 P- Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Pocatelo, ID (12)
Clerkship equivalent to OBGYN 665 but offered in Pocatelo, ID. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 649 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology- Fairbanks,TVC (1-12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Fairbanks, AK. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 650 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Kalispell, MT (1-24, max. 25)
General introductory obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. One-half in hospital setting; one-half in outpatient department, clinic, or private office. Open to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 651 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Helena, MT (1-24, max. 25)
General introductory obstetrics and gynecology clerkship. One-half in hospital setting; one-half in outpatient department, clinic, or private office. Open to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 652 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bozeman, MT - Deaconess Women's Specialists (1-24, max. 25)
See OB GYN 665 for description. Located at Deaconess Women's Specialists in Bozeman, MT. (six weeks. Limit: one student).

OB GYN 653 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Ellensburg, WA (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Ellensburg, WA. (Six weeks, full-time). Prerequisite: HUBIO series; 3rd Year medical students.

OB GYN 654 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Moses Lake, WA (12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Ellensburg, WA. (Six weeks, full time).

OB GYN 656 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Wasilla (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Wasilla, AK. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, third-year medical student status.

OB GYN 657 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Lander (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Lander, WY. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, third-year medical student status.

OB GYN 659 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Cody (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Cody, WY. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, third-year medical student status.

OB GYN 660 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Billings, St. Vincent (*, max. 12)
Introductory clerkship providing comprehensive medical care and counseling to female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 662 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Libby (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Libby, Montana. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. Prerequisite: third- year medical student after completion of HUBIO series.

OB GYN 663 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Wenatchee (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Wenatchee, WA. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks). Prerequisite: HUBIO series, third-year medical student status.

OB GYN 664 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - GH Tacoma (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Tacoma, WA. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (six weeks, full time) Prerequisite: HUBIO series; third-year medical student status.

OB GYN 665 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Seattle WA (*, max. 25)
Introductory clerkship providing comprehensive medical care and counseling to female patients. Includes management and delivery of obstetrical patients, diagnosis and management of gynecologic diseases, hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, seminars, tutorial, and community healthcare agencies for women. Prerequisite: HUBIO 565. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 666 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Boise (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to 665 offered in Boise, Idaho (WWAMI). Includes experience in several private physician offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student. Not offered summer quarter). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 667 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Madigan (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma. (Six weeks. Limit: three students). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 668 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Spokane (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Spokane (WWAMI). Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: two students). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 669 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Swedish (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at Swedish Hospital Medical Center. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 670 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - GH-Central (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at the Central facility of Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Seattle. Students spend time in delivery room, surgery, and clinic, and have a specific preceptor assigned. (Six weeks. Limit: two students). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 671 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Anchorage (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at Anchorage, Alaska (WWAMI). Includes experience in several private physicians' offices as well as Providence Hospital. (Six weeks. Limit: four students). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 672 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - GH-East (1-24, max. 25)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at the Eastside facility of Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Redmond. Students spend time in delivery room, surgery, and clinic, and have a specific preceptor assigned. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 676 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Missoula (12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Missoula, Montana. Students spend time in delivery room, surgery, and clinic, and have a specific preceptor assigned. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 677 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rock Springs (12)
Equivalent of OB GYN 665, offered in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Student rotates among outpatient clinic, labor and delivery, operating suites, and medical/surgical inpatient areas. (Limit: two students.) Offered: AS.

OB GYN 678 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Billings (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Spokane (WWAMI). Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 679 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Cheyenne (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Cheyenne, WY. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 681 P-Gynecological Oncology Subspecialty (8)
Experience in reproductive tract malignancy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Student follows selected patients through primary surgery, recovery, and initial adjuvant treatment, as well as continuing treatment in both clinic and inpatient settings. (Limit: two students each four weeks). Prerequisite: basic OB GYN clerkship.

OB GYN 682 P-Antenatal High-Risk Obstetrics (8)
Four weeks on high-risk antenatal obstetrics ward and clinic. Students responsible for initial workups, daily laboratory evaluations, continuing care of high-risk antepartum patients. Weekly conference with obstetrics attending; presentation of one or more topics per rotation. Excellent coordination with resident and attending staff required to maintain patient-care continuity. (Limit: two students each four weeks).

OB GYN 683 P-Gynecological Oncology Subspecialty - Boise, ID (4/8, max. 8)
Experience in reproductive tract malignancy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Student follows selected patients through primary surgery, recovery, and initial adjuvant treatment, as well as continuing treatment in both clinic and inpatient settings. (Two- and four-week options). Prerequisite: basic OB GYN clerkship. Offered: AWSpS.

OB GYN 685 P-Subspecialty Gynecology - UWMC (8)
Specialty areas in gynecology including urogynecology, family planning, adolescent gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Patients in both outpatient and inpatient setting, follow patients to operating room and fully participate in their hospital care. Consult on inpatients and emergency room visits. Exposes interested students to the breadth and depth of benign gynecologic subspecialty areas. (Limit: one student/four weeks.)

OB GYN 686 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Yakima (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Yakima (WWAMI). Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 687 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Fairbanks (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Fairbanks, AK. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 689 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Havre (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Havre, MT. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 690 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Sandpoint (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Sandpoint, ID. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 691 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Tacoma (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in Tacoma. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 692 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Bozeman, MT - Bozeman OB/GYN (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered Bozeman, MT. Includes experience in several private physician offices. (Six weeks. Limit: one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 693 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Valley Medical Center (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered at Valley Medical Center. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 695 P-Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology - Tri Cities (*, max. 12)
Clerkship equivalent to OB GYN 665 offered in the Tri Cities. Includes experience in several private physicians' offices. (Six weeks. Limit one student). Prerequisite: HUBIO 565.

OB GYN 697 P-Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
By arrangement, for qualified students, special clerkship or research opportunities are sometimes made available at other institutions. Prospective students obtain special assignment form one month before preregistration. Department evaluates student performance. Prerequisite: permission of department.

OB GYN 699 P-WWAMI Obstetrics and Gynecology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
By special arrangement for qualified students, special clerkships or externships may be available at institutions other than the °Ä²ÊÍø located inside the WWAMI region. A special assignment form must be obtained one month in advance of preregistration. Prerequisite: permission of department.