Department
Surgery
Description
In this fourth-year elective, medical students will be encouraged to actively participate in all of the activities of the Gynecology Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Emphasis will be placed on the pretreatment evaluation of patients, the available modalities of therapy (surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy), and the principles by which a choice of treatment is ultimately made.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in unit rounds and in some operations. They will also be able to attend the Gynecology Service’s conferences and lectures and other pertinent meetings in Memorial Hospital and the Sloan-Kettering Institute. Students who are so inclined will have the opportunity to undertake a clinical research project.
Prerequisites Other than Third Year Rotations
Surgery
Offered (Course module dates)
A (July 6 - July 30) [Closed to international students]
B (August 2 - August 27) [Closed to international students]
C (August 30 - September 24)
D (September 27 - October 22)
E (October 25 - November 19)
F (November 22 - December 17)
G (January 3 - January 28)
H (January 31 - February 25)
I (February 28 - March 25)
J (April 4 - April 29)
K (May 2 - May 27)
Notes:
- For any holidays listed, students must consult with the Medical Student Coordinator to determine whether they are released from their responsibilities.
- In the Clinical Medicine and Oncology Sub-Internship, students will be expected to take "short call" once or twice during the week in addition to one Saturday and/or Sunday during the four-week elective. No overnight call is taken.
Duration
One module; two modules by special arrangement
Students per Module
Maximum of two
