UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLERKSHIP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Evaluation Methods:
1. Clerkship OSCE
2. Skills Course
3. NBME subject exam
4. Case Presentations
5. Oral Exam
6. Preceptor evaluation
7. Participation in didactic sessions
8. Clerkship records
               

   Clerkship Goal

The Department is primarily organized for the purposes of teaching undergraduate medical students. The expectation of the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship is that the student will build the minimal foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the disciplines that will be needed for general competencies, regardless of the specialty of primary care field that the student will eventually enter.

Clerkship Objectives

Based on M3 Clerkship Individual Evaluator Form (completed by student’s preceptors)

Performance Goals

Performance Objective

Evaluation Method

Graduation Competency

Altruism

 

 

 

Demonstrates respect for patient values

Can discuss issues and processes of informed consent

 

6, 7

2h, 5j, 6g

 

Ensures that patient’s medical needs are addressed

6, 4

1h, 5a, 5g,

 

 

Respects patient confidentiality

6

5b,

 

Behaves ethically

Is consistently honest and reliable

 

6

 

5k

 

Respects doctor/patient relationship

6, 7

5a, 5e,

 

Recognizes and articulates conflicts of interest

6

5l, 5i, 5h

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge

 

Performance Objective

Evaluation Method

Graduation
Competency

Demonstrates adequate medical knowledge

Presents information accurately & concisely, orally and written

4, 6, 7

2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 4b

 

Generates adequate problem lists

4, 6, 7,

1c, 2b, 2a, 2d, 2g

 

Interprets basic test data

4, 6, 7

1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g

 

Reads purposely, analytically & critically

4, 6

1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g , 3c, 3e

 

Integrates medical knowledge with findings

4, 6

1e, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g , 3c, 3e

 

Generates several reasonable explanations for each acute clinical problem

4, 6

1e, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g , 3c, 3e

 

 

 

 

Skillfulness

Performance Objective

Evaluation
Method

Graduation
Competency

Interviews effectively & obtains pertinent history

 

 

1a,

Performs specialized physical examination under required supervision

Performs  competent breast exam

6

1b

 

Performs thorough pelvic examinations

6

1b

Development management plans

Develops diagnostic plans

4, 6

1f, 6b

 

Uses evidence-based approach

4, 6

1l

 

Makes decisions using benefit/risk analysis

4, 6

1i, 1j, 1l, 2e, 2f, 2g, 6a, 6b,

 

Develops therapeutic plans, including rationale for surgery

4, 6

1j, 2g, 6b, 6e, 6f

Demonstrates patient teaching skills

Communicates in language that is understood by patients

6

1k, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5g, 5i, 5j, 5k

 

Asks questions in a sensitive & respectful manner

6

4a, 4b , 5a, 5b,  5g, 5i, 5j, 5k

 

 

 

 

Dutiful

Performance Objective

Evaluation
Method

Graduation
Competency

Performs as an integral member of the team

Is reliable

Takes initiative/ demonstrates leadership

6

5a, 5d, 5e, 5g, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l

 

Shares information to benefit others, formally & informally

4, 6

4b, 5a, 5f, 6b, 6c

Shows evidence of self-directed learning

 

 

 

 

Knows/admits limits of knowledge / Asks good questions

4, 6, 7

5c, 6b

 

Deals with uncertainty / Able to perform despite uncertainty

4, 6

5d, 6a, 6b

 

 

 

 

Manages relationships with patients

 

 

6

1g, 1k, 3b, 3d, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5e, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l