The Ob‐Gyn & Women's Health Selective Pathway for Senior Medical Students: The Clinical Pelvic Anatomy Laboratory Course

The Ob‐Gyn residency trains physicians to care for women with reproductive tract disorders & pregnancy complications. There is concern that beginning residents may be inadequately prepared for the surgical & medical aspects of the residency. To meet this challenge, CalMed‐SOM, an LCME applicant medical school with an active learning curriculum, has designed a 4th year Ob‐Gyn & Women's Health Selective Pathway for students planning to apply for an Ob‐Gyn residency comprised of 4 integrated courses: Clinical Pelvic Anatomy Laboratory (4 wks.); Ob‐Gyn Surgical Pathology (4 wks.); Diagnostic Imaging (4 wks.); Ob‐Gyn Sub‐Internship (8 wks.).