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Education and Conferences

Departmental Education

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conference is held on Tuesday mornings. During this time, cases from the preceding week are presented by the residents and discussed by the department. The fellows are encouraged to participate in this learning experience.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds follows the Morbidity and Mortality conference. Grand Rounds consists of speakers from within the department, as well as invited guests from other medical institutions. Each fellow presents at one Grand Rounds conference per year.

Didactic Sessions

Didactic sessions are held on Tuesdays to systematically review all basic science and clinical aspects of gynecologic oncology as described in the Guide to Learning. These include lectures by the faculty, fellows, and invited guests from other departments. 

Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board

Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Board is a multidisciplinary conference run by the fellows. Fellows present the clinical scenario, after which the pathology slides are presented and reviewed by the pathology fellow/staff. A robust discussion concerning treatment options is then led by the fellow and finalized by the faculty.

Chemotherapy Rounds

All patients actively undergoing treatment with chemotherapy are reviewed. This includes patients both on and off clinical trials. Fellows are expected to discuss options for patients initiating chemotherapy, as well as provide alternative chemotherapy choices for patients failing current regimens. 

Gynecologic Oncology Journal Club

Gynecologic Oncology Journal Club is a monthly conference where faculty members and fellows alternate the presentation of articles. Fellows are assisted in the choice of articles by any one of the faculty members and typically include current clinical or scientific findings. 

University Lectures

Numerous outstanding University and College of Medicine lectures are available and fellows are encouraged to attend when possible. Opportunities include other departmental grand rounds, invited speakers, and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center lecture series.