> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/legacy-clerkships/ob-gyn/clerkship-objectives.md).

# Clerkship Objectives

At the end of this clerkship, a student will be able to:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Clerkship Objectives</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>MD Program Objective</strong> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Identify risk factors and prevention strategies for common medical conditions occurring throughout the lifespan</td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 4 (II.B.4)</li><li>Clinical Reasoning 3 (I.D.3)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Describe and develop a differential diagnosis and plan for common obstetric conditions (including routine prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum problems), applying principles of maternal physiology and anatomy.  </td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)</li><li>Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2) </li><li>Medical Decision Making 1 (I.F.1) </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Describe and develop a differential diagnosis and plan for common gynecologic conditions. </td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)</li><li>Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2) </li><li>Medical Decision Making 1 (I.F.1) </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p>Complete a comprehensive medical interview, including: </p><ol><li>Menstrual health</li><li>Obstetric history</li><li>Gynecologic history</li><li>Contraceptive history</li><li>Sexual history</li><li>Family/genetic history</li><li>Social history </li></ol></td><td valign="top"><ul><li>History Taking (I.A.1) </li><li>Communication Skills 1 (I.F.1) </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Develop rapport with patients, taking into account the patient’s social and cultural contexts </td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Communication Skills 1 (I.F.1) </li><li>Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2) </li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Work cooperatively with the health care team</td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Communication Skills 3 (I.F.3) </li><li>Teamwork 1 (III.C.1)</li><li>Honest and Integrity 1 (IV.C.1)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Perform basic skills and procedures relevant to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology (including the complete genitourinary exam) in an accurate and sensitive manner. </td><td valign="top"><ul><li>Physical examination (I.B.1)</li><li>Procedural skills 1 (I.C.1)</li><li>Procedural skills 2 (I.C.2) </li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>