Medical Students

This six-week clerkship is divided into rotations in labor and delivery, gynecology, and outpatient experience. Students are involved in all aspects of patient care. They are responsible for making rounds and writing notes under the supervision of attendings and the house staff, and participating in assigned clinics and in activities in operating and delivery rooms.  In addition to this clinical experience, there is a structured didactic curriculum that includes departmental weekly conferences, skills practicum, lectures, and web based instruction.  Clerkship Roles and Responsibilities and schedules are posted in Canvas.

The Discovery Phase of the medical curriculum follows the Applications Phase, and is a five month block providing medical students the opportunity to conduct hypothesis-driven research projects under the direction of a faculty mentor.  While the project may draw from a wide variety of areas, it must involve both medicine and the discovery or research process.

Students are encouraged to develop and pursue original research ideas; faculty can help coordinate the best mentor for the project.  Also, faculty in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics offer opportunities for students interested in the exciting field of reproductive medicine and women’s health.  Opportunities are discussed at the Fall Meet and Greet and Discovery Phase Fair each year.  Please contact faculty members for further information regarding project ideas that interest you.

Contact Dr. Megan Lawley for further information, help in coordinating a mentor, or with any questions.  For full information regarding the Discovery Phase, projects of interest, and the process for submission of project ideas, please see the SOM Discovery Phase web site.

The following electives are offered in the Gyn Ob Department for Emory and senior visiting students. Descriptions for each are posted on the Emory Office of Medical Education and Student Affairs (OMESA) web site. To register for the electives please see instructions at the OMESA site for prospective students.

Participating in an elective does not guarantee an interview for a residency position in our department.  An independent committee uses an objective scoring system based on set criteria for granting interviews to the highest-scoring applicants.