CONFERENCES AND DIDACTICS

Resident Conference is a weekly conference that takes place during protected time on Friday afternoons.  This conference is organized by the curriculum committee to supplement knowledge obtained on clinical rotations.  This conference features lectures from the Faculty within our department as well as from collaborating departments to support the objectives of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology (CREOG).  Residents have protected time away from their clinical duties to attend this weekly conference series.

 

Simulation Labs take place throughout the year during resident conference time.  Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of simulation experiences including OB emergencies, surgical simulation, and ​office-based procedures. We have access to a state of the art simulation training center that includes obstetric simulators, hysteroscopic simulators, and laparoscopic trainers. In addition we do provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary training within the L&D unit at Touro as well as the ED/OR's at UMC.

 

Morbidity and Mortality Clinical Review allows residents to participate in this monthly activity which stimulates discussion about interesting or complex cases from each service. Cases are presented and discussed by residents from the respective services with a focus on patient quality and safety.  This is followed by an open discussion of the obstetrical, gynecological, or GYN ONC cases of the month that are presented in a case list format similar to that of the ABOG oral board exam.  The M&M conference is attended by the entire Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including residents on rotation in Lafayette who participate via teleconference.

 

Journal Club is a resident run activity, supervised by a faculty mentor, held quarterly during the academic year. The content of journal club follows a yearly curriculum, ensuring that all residents are exposed to all topics. A current or landmark article in obstetrics/gynecology is chosen, and residents are required to read and answer questions based on the article and curriculum topic. Faculty members also contribute to the discussion. This event takes place off campus to provide some social time for the department as well.

 

Pre-op Conference is held weekly on Wednesday mornings before Grand Rounds and is attended by our surgical faculty and the UMCNO GYN team.   All upcoming OR cases are presented by the PGY3 on service. Faculty and residents then discuss aspects of pre-operative and post-operative management as well as operative details of each case. The patients are seen in clinic immediately following the conference to ensure continuity of care and patient planning is followed through based on the conference discussions.

 

Tumor Board is a weekly conference that is attended by the residents and faculty on the gynecologic oncology service at University Medical Center - New Orleans along with Pathology faculty. The participants have the opportunity to directly review selected pathological specimens from recent procedures performed in the operating room and clinic.  The teams then discuss the individual cases and their treatment plans.

 

PNC3 Conference is a bimonthly conference that is attended by the OB residents and faculty of the MFM division. This is a multi-disciplinary conference that facilitates discussion among Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Peds subspecialties, and hospital admin to review high risk cases based on fetal indications and prepare for these complex deliveries at Touro Hospital.

 

        
Simulation Lab                                                            Journal Club                                                               Path Conference