The first year begins with a 1-2 week orientation. Call system emphasizes the initial assessment and management of medical problems through a longitudinal emergency medicine experience. Taken from home and is done with a senior resident During the week during the evenings 5:30pm-10pm and averages every 6 th evening Every other weekend call is 6am-10pm Total average 5 call days a month Clinic is two half-days a week at SIU Quincy Family Practice The first-year rotations are all required rotations and involved mostly inpatient care. 3 blocks on the Family Practice inpatient service 2 blocks

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Please contact our Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship Office at 217-545-8882, or by e-mail at obgyn@siumed.edu. Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship Contacts: Yahia Zeino , MD - Clerkship Director Cheryl Ashburn , MSN, RN - Clerkship Nurse Educator Position currently empty - Medical Education Coordinator

Components of the Final Clerkship Evaluation: Clinical Skills Students will be evaluated by faculty and residents on their ability to: Gather and organize data Interpret data and make decisions Apply medical knowledge to generate differential diagnoses and formulate plans of care. Perform physical examinations and technical skills in surgery, clinics and inpatient services. Prepare for clinical activities—prepping charts prior to clinic, demonstrating a knowledge of age-related screenings, prenatal course of care, ability to scrub, gown and glove self, and OR etiquette Participate in weekly

Core OB/GYN Clerkship The required 3rd year Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship provides a four week experience in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and surgeries. PEP (Personalized Education Plan) For SIU School of Medicine students who have completed their core clerkships, the following 2 or 4 week OB/GYN PEP Selectives are offered: Outpatient GYN Selective with a focus on ambulatory obstetric and gynecologic care Inpatient GYN Selective with a focus on care of the patient before, during, and after gynecologic surgery Inpatient OB Selective with a focus on obstetrical complications, the