699O Departmental Research in Ob/Gyn

This course is available to UC Irvine Students only

Course Description: Provides an opportunity for medical students to participate in research programs of the Department of Ob/Gyn. Individual faculty members will sponsor and supervise research projects jointly developed by the individual student and a faculty member. Credit and duration of each project will be variable, based upon the amount of time the student devotes to the project.

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide a guided research experience in the Ob/Gyn.

Educational Activities:  Students will participate in research activities under the supervision of departmental faculty.

What Students Should do to Prepare for the Rotation: Complete Research Elective Proposal and submit the document to Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs for approval.

Course Hours Weekly Summary: To be determined by the faculty member and stated in the proposal submitted to the Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs. Must be a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Official Grading Policy: Students will receive a grade of Honors/Pass or Fail. The appropriate grade will be determined by the instructing faculty.

Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Site: UC Irvine Medical Center

Elective Director: Carol A. Major  M.D., UC Irvine Medical Center, Department of Ob/Gyn, Building 56, Suite 800, Orange, CA  92868 (714) 456-5616

Scheduling Coordinator: UC Irvine students please email comsched@uci.edu  or call (714) 456-5176 to make a scheduling appointment.

Site Coordinator: Diane Harris, UC Irvine Medical Center, Department of Ob/Gyn, 101 The City Drive South, Building 56, Suite 800, Orange, CA  92868 (714) 456-5616 dharris@uci.edu

Instructing Faculty: Faculty of the Department of Ob/Gyn

Periods Available: Throughout the year

Duration: Variable

Number of Students: Variable

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor, and approval of the Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs

Restrictions: Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs approval must be obtained prior to beginning research project.

Course Website: None

Location to Report on First Day: To be determined by the PI

Time to Report on First Day: To be determined by the PI

Who to Report to on First Day: To be determined by the PI