OVERVIEW
The Women's Health Track is an optional program that enhances the knowledge and training of the standard curriculum in Women’s Health for the categorical internal medicine residents. The components of the track include the following:
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bi-monthly Women’s Health Journal Club
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bi-monthly mentorship
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completion of the women’s comprehensive clinic curriculum
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completion of the women’s health elective
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research project with a member of the Women’s Health faculty.
Residents are encouraged to participate fully in all components of the track but may choose to only participate partially. In completing the track, residents will be prepared for application to a Women’s Health Fellowship, an academic career in Women’s Health or a career in Women’s Health primary care.
GOALS
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To prepare residents with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice Women’s Health as an internist.
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To expose residents to a wide variety of Women’s Health diseases counseling, prevention and treatment options.
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To facilitate the development of evidence based medical practices that foster a broader understanding of the Women’s Health literature.
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To critically review and evaluate original data and identify sources of bias in research data and funding of Women’s Health research.
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To develop a clinical question and complete a research project in the area of Women’s Health with a mentor from the Women’s Health Track Faculty.
Activity Goal Frequency
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Women’s Health Journal Club
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To critically review and evaluate original data and identify sources of bias in research data and funding of Women’s Health research.
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Bi-monthly
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Research Project
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To develop skills for how to identify a primary clinical question, collect data and present primary data in a peer reviewed setting.
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18 sessions during PG2
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Mentorship
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To establish a mentor from the Women’s Health Faculty for professional development and support.
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Bi-monthly
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Women’s Comprehensive Clinc
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See separate goals
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6 session during PG1
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Women’s Health Elective
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See separate goals
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1 month block
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OBJECTIVES BY CORE COMPETENCY
Patient Care
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To perform appropriate breast and pelvic exam.
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To identify breast and pelvic abnormalities. .
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To manage abnormal pap smears.
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To screen for cervical cancer, breast cancer and osteoporosis.
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To prevent and treat osteopororsis.
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To counseling for menopause, family planning, and sexually transmitted disease prevention.
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To screen for and assess the risk of domestic violence.
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To counsel patients on the multidisciplinary resources for treatment of domestic violence.
Medical Knowledge
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To demonstrate an investigatory and analytic approach to Women’s Health disorders.
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To understand the clinical epidemiology and presentation of Women’s Health disorders.
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To know and apply the basic science principles to Women’s Health disorders.
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To develop an evidence based approach to the utilization of diagnostic labs and imaging studies in Women’s Health disorders.
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To learn how to ask a clinical question and develop a research project in Women’s Health.
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To understand the role of an IRB in developing a research project.
Interpersonal and communication skills
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To develop culturally competent methods to interview and examine a patient as it relates to sensitive Women’s Health topics such as STD’s, family planning and domestic violence.
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To perform effective counseling and education regarding Women’s Health disorders.
Professionalism
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To learn how to talk with patients and colleagues about sensitive Women’s Health topics.
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To show positive regard and maintain a respectful demeanor to patients and families as it relates to sensitive Women’s Health topics such as STD’s, family planning and domestic violence.
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To serve as an advocate for your patient as it relates to sensitive Women’s Health topics such as STD’s, family planning and domestic violence.
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To protect confidentiality as it relates to sensitive Women’s Health topics such as STD’s, family planning and domestic violence.
Systems-Based Practice
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Establish effective partnerships to improve system based performance as it pertains to Women’s Health disorders.
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To learn how and when to consult the Gynecologist.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
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To understand clinical practice guidelines and methodology for the counseling, prevention and treatment of women’s health disorders.
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To identify clinical knowledge gaps and fill them from evidence based sources.
Director of Women’s Health Track
Lauren Meade, MD
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
