CLE 737: Gynecologic Oncology

Course Description

This elective is for students interested in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology and/or medical surgical oncology. The experience is for students who seek deeper knowledge and responsibility in the field of gynecologic oncology. The rotation will provide the student with a complete exposure to the clinical practice of gynecologic oncology. Students will perform initial workup and evaluation and staging of patients presenting with malignancy. Working with a provider, they will determine candidacy for surgery and assist with surgical procedures. Students will also follow patients during recovery and surveillance. No graduate credit. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CLE 660. Restricted to students enrolled in Phase 2 or Phase 3 of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine curriculum.