Education

Fourth Year Medical Student Electives

Gynecology/Oncology
The purpose of the oncology elective is to enhance the student’s knowledge of the diagnosis and management of women with gynecologic malignancies. The elective is offered to one student at a time for four weeks. The student is exposed to all modalities of treatment for gynecologic malignancies including radical gynecological surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Full description (PDF)

Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC)
The general OB/GYN department of the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in New Mexico offers a sub-internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology to Fourth-Year Yale Medical Students. This center provides OB/GYN health care to a growing underserved population. Full description (PDF)

Maternal-Fetal Medicine
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences offers a four-week High-Risk Obstetrics elective for Fourth-Year medical students. The student will function as a Sub-Intern and team member in the care of high-risk obstetrical patients. Full description (PDF)

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility / IVF
The Reproductive Endocrine and Infertility division offers a four-week Sub-Internship to students. In addition to gaining knowledge of human reproductive endocrine function, students are introduced to disruptions in physiology and function leading to endocrinological and infertility problems. Full description (PDF)