Medical Students
Last Updated 6/18/02
Curriculum Headlines
Modular Web-based Curriculum Guide for Medical
Students and Faculty Ready for 2002-2003.
"Women and
Cardiovascular Disease: A Guide to Sex and Gender Differences"
Sponsored by: Women's Health Program
Funded by: Alpha Phi Foundation, Speaking of Women's Health Community
Investments, and The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Education Coordinating Committee Adopts Core Competencies in Women's
Health, June 2001
for integration into the Medical Student Curriculum
Core Competencies in
Women's Health and Gender-Specific Medicine
Electives in Women's Health offered since 2000-2001
Fourth Year
#23-03-46 Women's Health - OP
This interdisciplinary 4 week-elective was developed by the Women's Health
Program and is offered through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
during October and April each year. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 2
students. Principle instructors are Drs. Paula Hillard (OB/Gyn, Pediatrics),
Barbara Tobias (Family Medicine) and Toni Robinson-Smith (Pathology). Additional
information is available in the Elective Bulletin and the Elective Notebook.
Syllabus in pdf format
Second Year
Women's Health Track in Family Care Elective
This experience was first requested by 2nd year students registering for the
Family Care Elective 2000-2001.
Advisor: Sarah Pritts, MD (Family Medicine)
Coordinator: Elizabeth Gothelf, MS (Family Medicine)
Students are assigned a female family medicine preceptor with a large population
of female patients and the following lectures are offered :
Introduction to Women's Health
The Adolescent Female
Domestic Violence
Adolescent Lesbians
Pregnancy
Reproductive Choices
Menopause, Osteoporosis and HRT
Women's Mental Health
Heart Disease and Women
Autoimmune Disorders
HIV/AIDS and Women
Breast Cancer
Guide to Women's Health Electives Nationwide 2000, updated 2001
Sponsored by Women's Health Program and Association of Professors of Gynecology
and Obstetrics, Women's Health Education Office
Survey & Guide to Women's Health Electives (PDF format)
University of Cincinnati Women's Programs Links
UC Women's Center:
- Advocacy - Provides support, advocacy, and referral for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, domestic or dating violence, eating disorders and other related concerns.
- Event calendar - Provides extended event calendar to inform the greater UC community about the programs and activities they provide and support.
- Programs - Offers a wide range of programs and opportunities for students to become involved in.
UC Center for Women's Studies
Offers MA, MA/JD, and graduate certificate programs in Women's Studies