Oral Examination Preparation

It is recommended that the student read and review clinical cases throughout the clerkship to self-assess whether he/she understands the issues involved in various clinical situations. While working through a case, it is suggested that the student consider how the diagnosis or treatment might change if the patient is a different reproductive life stage (e.g. pre-pubertal, reproductive age or post-menopausal), pregnant or seeking a pregnancy.

To assist students in studying for the oral examination, we recommend:

Solving Patient Problems: Obstetrics and Gynecology, part of Hayes Barton Press' Clerkship Series with problem-based cases and discussions. These are available for purchase at the UAB Bookstore and limited number of copies are available in the Student Education Office (NHB 206) for check-out. The cases in this book are similar to the cases that you will be given as part of the oral exam.
Problem-based clinical cases adopted from Loma Linda. These are a series of 51 clinical cases that aid in reviewing the scope and breadth of the specialty. Working through the list of Clinical Cases may be more educational than reading the detailed outline of clinical cases. Please Note: This outline was compiled by students on the Ob/Gyn clerkship in 1999. It has been checked for accuracy (updated in 2004) but NOT for comprehensive content. Please use this as a supplement to your study materials for the oral exam.
- Click here for List of Clinical Cases.
- Click here for Detailed Outline of Clinical Cases.
Viewing recommended on-line lectures, participating in all case-based student lectures, and attending the oral exam review which are offered during the clerkship rotation.