Southwest Campus

OB/GYN Ultrasound

Mid Dakota Clinic

OBG 9105

Participating Faculty:
Thomas P. Hutchens, M.D.

Offered: All
Positions: 1 per period (January - September only)

Objectives of the Elective:

  1. This elective is primarily designed for the student considering a residency in family practice, obstetrics and gynecology or who is strongly motivated to acquire additional OB/GYN skills.
  2. To learn basic concepts of ultrasound imaging and basic indications for OB/GYN scanning specifically.
  3. To learn how to scan with abdominal and vaginal ultrasound probes.
  4. Develop the ability to integrate features of ultrasound into the actual management of OB/GYN patients.
  5. Identify interesting OB/GYN patients, both for the student's enhanced experience and so that individual objectives can be maximized.

Instructional Activities:

  1. Daily participation in clinic, surgery, delivery and hospital rounds as directed by the preceptor. Attendance is mandatory.
  2. Individual reading from standard textbooks and scientific articles to supplement clinical material as directed by the preceptor.
  3. Attendance at monthly OB/GYN Grand Rounds and other related OB/GYN meetings and conferences is expected.
  4. Other related activities, including research or formal paper, at the discretion of the preceptor.

Standards of Performance (Outcomes) Indicating Attainment of Objectives:

  1. Student will actually be able to scan most patients after this elective without assistance required.
  2. The student will assist/present US lecture to third year students (one/month), and help with teaching third year clerks on an ongoing basis during the elective.
  3. The student will have daily assessment of clinical performance through case presentations and preceptor discussions. The student will demonstrate knowledge of infertility scanning and clinical use of the information on daily basis.
  4. Specific testing, formal or informal, of the student will be at the discretion of the preceptor.

Criteria for Grading:

  1. Goals of the rotation will be discussed initially, intermittently throughout and again at the end of the elective to assure their attainment and mutual satisfaction.
  2. The satisfactory completion of all assigned reading and research projects will be evaluated by the preceptor. Deficiencies must be remedied before the completion of the elective.
  3. Student attendance, attitude, contribution to the health care team, as well as acceptable progress in clinical skills and knowledge will all be considered by the preceptor in determining the final grade.
  4. A written student evaluation will be presented to the student, appropriate campus dean and chair of the Department of OB/GYN at the completion of the rotation.