Clerkship
Our Clerkship is a School of Medicine Program which is designed to provide an Introduction to Obstetrics & Gynecology for 3rd year Medical Students and provide elective training for 4th year Medical Students. The program is divided into 6 week blocks throughout the year. Education and training is provide through a series of lectures. In addition, the students rotate through several clinics including OB/GYN, Oncology, and Ambulatory Care. Training is provided at UCSD facilities, Mercy Hospital, and the Balboa Naval Hospital. Our director of this program is Pamela Deak, MD and can be reached through the program coordinator Cynthia Dealy at 858-534-3603 or 619-471-0256.
Courses For
Medical Student: Our faculty teaches in the ERM course for first year Medical Students and provides special training to 3rd and 4th year Medical Students. Medical Students may also enroll in any of the Courses offered by the Department as an elective and these are listed under "Courses" above.
Graduate Student: Over the past few years, graduate students have worked under the supervision of many PhD and MD faculty in the Department of Reproductive Medicine. Most graduate students are enrolled in the Biomedical Sciences or Neurosciences Programs.
Courses Offered
Repro Med 236. Maternal and Placental Physiology - (Instructor: Dr. Andrew Hull, 2 credits) This course provides a broad based coverage of the physiology of maternal changes during pregnancy as well as the physiology of the placenta. Included are endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, fluid balance, metabolism, nutrition, lactation, immune and postpartum aspects as well as problems of pregnancy. Prerequisites: Med 206 (OPP) and Med 209 (ERM) or equivalent (fall quarter).
Repro Med 237. Fetal Physiology - (Lecturer: Dr. Douglas Woelkers, 2 credits) This course provides a broad based coverage of the physiology of the fetus, including growth and development, metabolism, neurologic and endocrine development, regulation of the cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, development of the lungs, immune system, abnormal development, genetic problems and diseases. Prerequisites: Same as 236. (winter quarter).