The sub-internship in maternal-fetal medicine is designed to provide the fourth year student with experience in complicated pregnancy management. Students committed to a career in obstetrics and gynecology will have the additional advantage of enhancing their clinical and technical skills in anticipation of beginning their residency training.

The student will be a member of the high risk pregnancy team at the regional perinatal center, and will learn the principles involved in the management of medical & surgical complications of pregnancy, as well as the management of structural, genetic and physiologic fetal disease states.

The student will be exposed to basic and advanced obstetrical ultrasound, fetal surveillance techniques, Doppler ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, amniocentesis and invasive fetal procedures.

The experience will include inpatient, consultative and outpatient complex pregnancy management. Experience in ambulatory care will take place in the high risk pregnancy clinic and pregnancy diabetes clinic housed in the perinatal center. Attendance at both of these clinics, which take place weekly, is mandatory. 

Didactic teaching will consist of conferences, rounds, and selected assigned reading.

Research opportunities are available for the interested student.

At the end of the rotation, students will be able to identify perinatal risk factors and have an appreciation for the medical and technical aspects of complex pregnancy management.

Night call is not required.

MS3 students must contact the course coordinator for permission prior to registering.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of GYN 700

Modules: A - J Blocks: 3 & 4 (not available Blocks 1 & 2 for third year students)

Number of students: 2

Course Director: Thaddeus Waters, MD. Students are encouraged to contact the director prior to starting the rotation. 

Course Coordinator: Colleen Stewart