Welcome!
This page is meant to help students and residents alike in their different stages of learning. Whether you are interested in OB/GYN and planning on pursuing it, already committed to OB/GYN as a fourth year medical student or resident, or just trying to be successful on your clerkship rotation, there is something for you here!
New Rotating Medical Students
If you are a third year medical student doing your clerkship we suggest you start with
How to Read Fetal Heart Tracings
Reading the OB Visits document to learn what is done at each visit
Read the Howard Zones document for management of common obstetric conditions
Read the OB/GYN Clerkship manual
More can be found on the Shelf Review, How to Be Successful, and Useful Reading tabs. When it comes time to study for your Shelf exam the Quizzes tab has some helpful review questions.
4th Year Students Pursuing OB/GYN or Current Residents
Check out our Podcast
Check out the Op Notes procedure page
Practice for CREOGs with CREOG Practice Questions
If you are a student planning to do OB/GYN as your specialty or a current OB/GYN resident, you should browse the rest of the site, we have curated educational websites, journal articles, videos, op notes, modules, and more to help you learn all things obstetrics and gynecology.
About
This site is one of several maintained by Howard Herrell, MD for educational purposes. You can follow him at howardisms.com where he posts articles OB/GYN and medicine related for all learners. Permission was gained for each presentation that appears from another author.
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