Kicking off your Ob/Gyn clerkship and not sure where to start? In this episode, Dr. Doorey walks through the high-yield resources, essential apps, and practical study tips you'll need to hit the ground running on Labor & Delivery and in the OR.
Recommended ResourcesFree Procedure Ready App – Clinical questions to expect in the OR and on the wardsYouTube Playlist: bit.ly/pimped-obBooks: Netter's; Obstetrics and Gynecology by BeckmannApps: UpToDate, Epocrates, GoodRx, LactMed, ASCCP, CDC STI guidelines, ACOG, OB WheelTips and TricksBe proactive – talk to students who just finished the rotation about ways to be helpful and the day-to-day logisticsSet expectations early and clarify as neededBe self-sufficient, but ask for help when appropriateBefore leaving, ask when to come in, who to pre-round on, and where to meetAsk for feedback once or twice a weekLabor and Delivery BasicsGravidity and parity (Gs & Ps)Primips vs. multipsGestational age: preterm vs. termJennifer Doorey, MD, MS – Academic Ob/Gyn at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the founder of MedReady, Dr. Doorey seeks to advance clinical medical education by developing resources for medical students and clinical educators.
Procedure Ready: Ob/Gyn is a podcast aimed at medical, PA, and NP students entering their clinical rotation in Ob/Gyn. The views expressed are the speaker's own and do not constitute medical advice.