"OBGYN and Undergraduate Medical Education - some of the things you may have always wanted to know"

presented by

MaryJane Pearson, M.D., Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology-Generalist

and

Andrea Johnson, M.D., Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.     Understand the role of faculty and residents in meeting educational goals in undergraduate medical education (UME) set by national, institutional and clerkship guidelines.
2.    Reflect on one’s own role in maintaining a positive learning environment for students.
3.    Distinguish the differences and challenges in providing formative and summative assessment of learners.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.