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Educational Sites CDEM Curriculum Great reading links based on year of training ( MS3 vs MS4 ) Very concise and focused readings on approach to common ED Chief Complaints Life In the Fast Lane Good search bar for common and rare ED diagnoses Great EKG resource Radiopedia Images on common radiological diagnoses and findings Lots of example images EMBasic Online blog that focuses on the basics of EM Podcast come with 2 page “summaries” that can be easily printed out and read up on. Focuses on the history, physical, differential, work up and disposition for common chief complaints and situations

Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics Student Resource Page Desire2Learn (For SIU School of Medicine Only) 4th year Breastfeeding Elective Materials

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

Goal: The goal of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship is to provide students with learning experiences in the fundamentals of women’s health care. Objectives : After completing the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship students should be able to: Obtain a comprehensive history and perform a thorough gynecologic examination using appropriate communication skills, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting patients’ rights. Provide periodic health maintenance screenings for the routine detection and prevention of disease to individual women across their lifespan. Develop a differential

Core Students will spend approximately four weeks with a practicing family physician. Students will provide patient care in both the ambulatory and hospital setting under the direct supervision of the preceptor. Each student is expected to participate, as fully as possible, in the day-to-day activities of the preceptor. Personalized Education Plan (PEP) This is a thirteen week program for our students, entitled PEP alongside with the Y4 electives. The plan is to give our Y3 students the opportunity to continue their studies in areas of their choice during this PEP Program. The PEP period runs