Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Sub 1: 316-614

Elective Goals

• Learn to diagnose gynecologic malignancies and improve pelvic exam skills.
• Understand the treatment of gynecologic malignancies and the expected results. 
• Improve surgical skills and enhance knowledge of surgical anatomy of the female pelvis by assisting in pelvic surgery of gynecologic malignancies. 
• Learn the indications and principles of radiation and chemotherapy for various gynecologic malignancies.

Learning Activities

• Attend scheduled outpatients clinics, operating room, and inpatient wards with the resident and attending.
• Attend joint clinics with Gynecologic Oncology and Radiation Therapy.
• Second or first assist at surgery of women with gynecologic malignancies, and actively participate in the management and decision-making of their care postoperatively. 
• Attend and present at the weekly Gynecologic Tumor Board and Tumor Conference. This is a multidisciplinary conference attended by the Gynecologic Oncology Team, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, and Pathology. When appropriate, people from other disciplines are also present.
• Students will conduct a literature search and conduct an oral presentation on a gynecologic oncology topic at weekly gynecology tumor conference.

Course Contact

This surgical sub-internship is arranged through the office of Janet L. Osborne, M.D.  Please email Cheri Romanowich or call (414) 805-7856 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the rotation.  Please print the following information prior to arrival on 1st day of the rotation:

Gynecologic Oncology Rotation Information
Gynecologic Oncology Rotation Daily Schedule
Gynecologic Oncology Rotation Dictation Guide