Page 7 - 2019 Info to Resident Applicants

Journal Club (Presenters)
1. Use evidence-based medicine tools to interpret the implication of articles in the
medical literature. (PBLI)
2. Use faculty mentorship to enhance resident understanding of the research and
clinical context of a particular paper. (Find the appropriate mentor and meet at least
once prior to journal club). (PBLI)
3. Effectively use literature search techniques to identify one or more additional
reference articles that aid in the interpretation of the specifically assigned article.
(PBLI)
4. Clearly present and interpret the assigned presentation materials. (IPC)
Journal Club (Attendees)
1. Enhance resident knowledge of the various research methodologies used in to
investigate questions in obstetrics and gynecology. (PBLI, MK)
2. Improve resident skill in applying evidence-based medicine tools to interpret the
implication of articles in the medical literature. (PBLI)
Patient Safety Ob/Gyn Conference (Presenters)
1. Review the medical record and compile a concise, focused, and accurate description
of events that transpired for conference attendees. (IPC, P)
2. Identify elements of the patient’s care that provide opportunities for improved
medical management, medical communication, or patient care processes. (PBLI,
IPC, SBP)
3. Present 1 and 2 effectively and co-moderate the discussion of the case. (IPC)
Patient Safety Ob/Gyn Conference (Attendee)
1. Develop skills to reflect upon a patient’s course and identify opportunities for
improved medical management, medical communication, and/or patient care
processes. (PBLI)
2. Recognize factors that lead to medical errors and/or adverse patient outcomes.
(SPB)
3. Describe the management of medical errors, complications, and/or adverse patient
outcomes. (PC, PBLI, P, MK, IC, SBP)
Balint
1. Develop insight into your own reactions, attitudes toward, and feelings about
patients. (IPC, P)
2. Develop alternative ways of understanding, reacting to, and addressing difficult
patient-provider relationships. (IPC, P)
3. Build awareness and understanding of the contextual (psycho-social-behavioral)
factors that influence a person’s medical condition and the care she receives. (IPC,
P, SBP)
Resident Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, and Robotic Simulation Program
1. Develop one-handed and two handed dexterity in laparoscopy through drills
(precepted by faculty and on your own) on the laparoscopic trainer. (PC)
2. Develop steady, focused camera skills on the laparoscopic trainer. (PC)
3. Develop skills in laparoscopic suturing and knot tying on the laparoscopic trainer.
(PC)
4. Enhance skills in laparoscopic tissue dissection, use of bipolar and monopolar
electrosurgery hemostasis, and live surgical decision making in the pig lab. (PC)