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Category: Clinical
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
This course requires application using VSAS or other arrangements made by the student. Off-Campus Add Form Required.
Course Description: The course is designed to give students the opportunity to participate in an OB/Gyn course at another residency or institution. Content can vary to fit each student’s particular needs and may be either clinically or research oriented.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: This is a clinically oriented block of time during which the student will participate in the inpatient antepartum service, and outpatient care of high-risk obstetric patients. Responsibilities are similar to those of a sub- intern working closely with the OB faculty and house- staff. The student will also present cases at the clinical conferences dealing with high-risk pregnancies and be responsible for any assigned reading material. The student will make an in-depth presentation on a topic to be determined at the beginning of the rotation.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: The student will participate in the Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Genetics Clinic. Students will be involved in day-to-day management of infertility in cycling patients including ultrasound, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, and reproductive preserving surgery. The student will see complex endocrine and genetics patients directly under faculty supervision and will present patients at the weekly clinical conference. There will also be exposure to the weekly research conference.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: The student will participate in all aspects of gynecologic oncology within a high volume GYN ONC practice. Involvement includes participation in work up, treatment and follow-up with comprehensive care inclusive of associated physical and mental health issues. He/she will also be exposed to a high volume of surgery from routine hysterectomies to complex oncologic procedures like radical hysterectomies, bowel and urologic surgery, as well as minimal access surgery such as Da Vinci robotic surgery. The student will be instructed in the use of specialized instruments in female genital cancer, such as the LASER, LLETZ and the administration of chemotherapy.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: The student will participate in the expanded management of inpatient and outpatient gynecologic patients. The student’s outpatient experience will include exposure to patients with common problems, as well as routine preventative care. The outpatient experience will also include exposure to ultrasound and colposcopy. The inpatient experience will consist of participation in the operating room, inpatient consults, and following assigned patients. Students will be responsible for their assigned patients.
Category: Non-Clinical
Eligible: All
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: This elective is designed to offer the student an opportunity to do research under the supervision of a member of the faculty in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Please consider having a mentor/project in mind prior or reach out for assistance prior to application to this elective.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: The student will participate in the management of inpatient and outpatient urogynecology patients. The outpatient experience will include extensive exposure to urodynamics, bladder ultrasound, and other diagnostic bladder tests. Students will participate in the office management of patients with all forms of incontinence, vaginal and uterine prolapse, and other gynecological problems. The inpatient experience will consist of participation in the operating room for urogynecology, advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Students will follow assigned patients both preoperatively and postoperatively.
Category: Non-Clinical
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Length: 2 weeks
Course Description: This course delves into the ethical challenges in obstetrics and gynecology, blending both philosophical concepts and practical clinical applications. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, real-world case studies, and analysis of primary sources such as ACOG bulletins and PubMed articles, students will examine key ethical dilemmas in Ob/Gyn practice. Topics include reproductive justice, informed consent, assisted reproduction, professional ethics, and care for diverse populations, including same-sex couples and transgender individuals, as well as issues surrounding access to care. Students will engage in critical discussions that encourage thoughtful consideration of the balance between clinical recommendations and patient preferences. The course aims to equip students with the tools to navigate the complex ethical landscape in obstetrics and gynecology. The culmination of the course will be a written paper that synthesizes the student's learning, providing an opportunity to contribute to the bioethics dialogue through submission to a journal or presentation at a professional conference.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Must be declaring OB/Gyn as sponsoring department; Available in July 2026.
Course Description: The student will complete workshops and exercises focused on skillsets that are important for an entry-level resident. During the course each student will follow a pregnant patient and participate in her delivery, and will participate in the preoperative workup, surgery, and postoperative care of a GYN surgical patient. The expectation will be that each student will be prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the duties and responsibilities expected of an OB/GYN intern.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: Students on this service will function as sub-interns in the OB Emergency Department at MCG. The student will work as an integral part of that service. The students will be required to participate in daily rounds and patient care conferences. The student will also be required to triage all OB ED patients and begin a treatment plan under supervision. They may participate in procedures in the ED including but not limited to ultrasound, incision & drainage, pelvic exams, and potentially precipitous deliveries. They will coordinate with consulting services as appropriate. They will help teach third years on the OB/GYN clerkship rotation. The students will participate in morning and departmental rounds.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Course Description: This course will provide the student with in-depth exposure to the field of transgender medicine, and will also incorporate a research component in the area of transgender genetics. The student will see patients at the Augusta University Transgender Health Clinic which meets once monthly, and at the Equality Clinic which meets twice monthly. The expectation will be that the student will attend a minimum of 50% of each of these clinic over the course of the year (minimum of 6 Transgender Health Clinics and 12 Equality Clinics). In these clinics students will be exposed to various aspects of transgender medicine, including primary and preventive care, mental health care, and gender-affirming treatments and procedures.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
This elective is in-person and located in Gray, GA. You will need the preceptor’s approval before your add form can be processed; contact the OB/Gyn Department Coordinator for more information.
Course Description: This is an elective rotation ideal for the student considering a career n OB/GYN and has an interest in learning about the importance of advocacy for women's health. The student will be exposed to multiple aspects of the field, as well as the fundamentals of the Georgia General Assembly, the policy-making process, and the principles of effective advocacy. You may have the opportunity to participate in: a visit to the Georgia Capitol, research related to emerging women's health policies, community engagement initiatives, medical journal or newsletter assignment, legislative advocacy.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
This elective is in-person and located in Gray, GA. You will need the preceptor’s approval before your add form can be processed; contact the OB/Gyn Department Coordinator for more information.
Course Description:This rotation is ideal for the student considering a career in obstetrics and gynecology. The student is exposed to multiple aspects of the field, as well as community engagement, mentoring, and advocacy in an outpatient, underserved setting. Issues addressed include the primary care of women, gynecological health and menopause, foundation boards, community collaborative initiatives, medical journal assignments, organized medicine advocacy. The setting includes FQHCs in Jones and Twiggs counties.
Category: Clinical
Eligible: Clerkship +
Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Contact Dr. Shannon Barwick if interested in taking this course. May be taken as an elective or used to fulfill the Integrative Science Requirement (Cannot be counted as both).
Course Description: This four-week, eight-credit course is designed to reinforce and deepen anatomical knowledge in regions critical to obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN). Tailored for students preparing to enter an OBGYN residency, the course offers an opportunity to integrate foundational basic science knowledge with hands-on clinical skill development, fostering a well-rounded and practice-ready learner. Students will engage in advanced anatomical review, guided dissection, and observation and practice of clinically relevant OBGYN procedures.By the end of the course, students will be confident in their anatomical understanding and proficient in performing common clinical procedures, ensuring a strong transition into residency training.
Category: Non-Clinical
Eligible: Enrichment Only
Length: 4 weeks
Course Description: The elective is designed to allow M4 students an opportunity to practice their leadership skills as they serve as a peer role model to M3 students on the OB/Gyn rotation. The Student Chief will assist the clerkship director by helping M3 student with administrative tasks and required clinical skills. Student must receive the site clerkship director's approval.