First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship 5th Edition

First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship – 5th Edition:

First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship, 5th Edition is a bestselling review and clinical reference designed to help medical students succeed during their obstetrics and gynecology rotations. Fully updated with the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based content, this edition provides a concise yet comprehensive review of core OB/GYN topics commonly encountered on the wards and shelf examinations. The book is widely recognized for its high-yield format, practical clinical advice, mnemonics, mini-cases, and exam-focused approach.

The book is divided into major sections covering both obstetrics and gynecology. Early chapters focus on strategies for succeeding in the OB/GYN clerkship, including patient presentations, clinical workflow, and exam preparation. The obstetrics section reviews reproductive anatomy, pregnancy diagnosis, antepartum and intrapartum care, postpartum management, medical conditions during pregnancy, obstetric complications, infections in pregnancy, twin gestations, ectopic pregnancy, and fetal loss. The gynecology section covers contraception, infertility, menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, endometriosis, gynecologic cancers, sexually transmitted infections, menopause, urinary incontinence, and female health maintenance.

Designed around national clerkship learning objectives and shelf exam blueprints, the text emphasizes rapid review and clinical application. Helpful mnemonics, flowcharts, summary tables, ward tips, and integrated clinical scenarios make complex topics easier to understand and remember. The concise structure allows students to quickly review essential material while preparing for clinical rotations, exams, and patient care responsibilities

Additional ISBNs:

∗ Print ISBN: 1264264933, 978-1264264933, 9781264264933

∗ eText ISBN: 978-1264266500, 9781264266500, 1264266502

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Contents

First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship 5th Edition:

SECTION I: HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY CLERKSHIP
SECTION II: HIGH-YIELD FACTS IN OBSTETRICS
1 Reproductive Anatomy
2 Diagnosis of Pregnancy
3 Physiology of Pregnancy
4 Antepartum
5 Intrapartum
6 Postpartum
7 Medical Conditions in Pregnancy
8 Obstetric Complications
9 Infections in Pregnancy
10 Twin Gestation
11 Early Pregnancy Loss and Fetal Demise
12 Ectopic Pregnancy
SECTION III: HIGH-YIELD FACTS IN GYNECOLOGY
13 Contraception and Sterilization
14 Menstruation
15 Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
16 Infertility
17 Amenorrhea
18 Hyperandrogenism
19 Hyperprolactinemia and Galactorrhea
20 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
21 Pelvic Pain
22 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
23 Differential Diagnoses of Pelvic Masses
24 Cervical Dysplasia
25 Cervical Cancer
26 Endometrial Hyperplasia and Endometrial Cancer
27 Ovarian Cancer and Fallopian Tube Cancer
28 Vulvar Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions, Vulvar Cancer, and Vaginal Cancer
29 Vulvar Disorders
30 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
31 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Vaginitis
32 Breast Disease
33 Female Patient Health Maintenance
34 Female Sexuality
35 Ethics
36 Menopause
37 Pelvic Relaxation
38 Urinary Incontinence
Index

About the Author

Shireen Madani Sims, Sarah K. Dotters-Katz, Latha Ganti, Matthew S. Kaufman

Shireen Madani Sims, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. A true “quadruple Gator,” she completed all her undergraduate, medical, and residency training at UF before joining the faculty. Her leadership roles have included Clerkship Director, Vice Chair for Education, and Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Sarah K. Dotters-Katz, MD, MMHPE, is an Associate Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University School of Medicine. She also serves as the Clerkship Director for the Ob/Gyn rotation and is a specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), with research interests in medical education and clinical infectious diseases.

Latha Ganti, MD, MS, MBA, FACEP, is a prolific author and researcher. At the time of publication, she was serving as the Chief of the Division of Clinical Research and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is also the Vice Chair for Research & Academic Affairs for the UCF/HCA Emergency Medicine Residency Program and a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Neurology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Matthew S. Kaufman, MD, is a board-certified oncologist at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. He completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology at the same institution. At the time of the Fifth Edition’s publication, he was a resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and later served as the medical director of the Emergency Department at Jersey City Medical Center.

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