OBGYN 419 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Acting Internship

[152 Hours]

The OBGYN acting internship is geared to primary, preventive and acute health care for women relating to Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students will participate in patient care on the Obstetric and Gynecologic wards; participate in surgery and in clinics. Daily hospital rounds and teaching rounds are included in the rotation. The student will be actively involved in patient diagnosis and management. Acting Internship (required AI): This course is offered to provide a period of transition from status of student to clinician, to provide the student with a realistic picture of the specialty, and to provide a greater degree of faculty exposure for those who wish to pursue a career in OB-GYN. Six positions are available. Positions are available in New Orleans, one in Lafayette and one in Baton Rouge. As an acting intern, the student will attend general and sub-specialty clinics, make daily hospital rounds with residents and faculty, take call with the residents managing OB and GYN emergencies, act as a surgical assistant, and assist and teach 3rd year medical students as members of the medical team. Acting Internship (elective AI): Activities are listed above. Positions are available in New Orleans and in Baton Rouge.