Curriculum and Didactics for the Academic Specialist Fellowship
As a fellow in the KU Medical Center academic specialist fellowship program, you will learn core educational techniques and then work with educational specialists in the department to provide didactic, case-based learning and simulation to the obstetrics and gynecology residents and medical students.
Each fellow will complete a research project that results in a publishable manuscript with the support of a dedicated mentor.
Our rotation schedule is divided into 13 four-week blocks.
Four blocks of research
Three blocks of an elective/selective (see list)
One dedicated OB inpatient in first 6 months
One dedicated Gyn inpatient in first 6 months
Four hybrid Ob/Gyn rotations to mimic a traditional provider work schedule
Available blocks:
Selective Blocks (3 blocks)
Inpatient Ob
Inpatient Gyn
Ambulatory
Adolescent Gynecology
Complex Family Planning
Early Pregnancy Assessment
Menopause and vulvar Services
Specialty Area of Focus (With PD Approval)
Elective Rotations (1-2 block(s) if not selected as part of core)
Gyn Ultrasound
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Research
Adolescent Gynecology
Complex Family Planning
Early Pregnancy Assessment
Maternal Mental Health
Physical Therapy
Menopause and Vulvar Services
Transgender/Gender Diverse Services
Teaching/Education
Simulation Center
Formal Educator Curriculum
Monthly Fellow Education Session
Research