DEPARTMENT OF
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Dev Maulik, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY at Stony Brook
OBGYN 701
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Genevieve Sicuranza, M.D.
Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine Laboratory
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY at Stony Brook
Andrzej Lysikiewicz, MD, PhD
Director OB/Gyn Ultrasound Services
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY at Stony Brook
Under the direction of a faculty preceptor, the student will be exposed to the clinical activities of a high-risk obstetrics service and participate in ongoing research activities. Learning opportunities will inclde interpreation of fetal cardiotocography tracing, obstetric ultrasound examinations, Level III obstetrics care of women transported to Winthrop-University Hospital, observing genetic amniocentesis and research into fetal and uterine Doppler velocimetry, fetal-monitoring, acid base balance and myometrial physiology. There will be weekly research meetings and an optional research project.
OBGYN 702
Subinternship
Elana Kastner, M.D.,
Gynecology Attending
The student may arrange to have a general experience in ambulatory and inpatient obstetrics and gynecology, with special emphasis on the role of the OB/GYN practitioner as a primary care physician. As an alternative, special programs may be tailored to meet student interest, such as a pure ambulatory care experience or inpatient gynecology. Students will attend resident teaching conferences, of which there is one daily and four hours on Friday mornings. Students in this course will function as part of the patient care team under the supervision of a faculty preceptor.
OBGYN 703
Reproductive Endocrinology
Gabriel SanRoman, M.D.
Chief, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
SUNY at Stony Brook
Students gain a broad experience in reproductive medicine, including the use of medication, surgery and IVF to treat infertile patients, and those with menstrual abnormalities and related medical conditions such as PCO and endometriosis. Students also will have the opportunity to see how an andrology and endocrine laboratory functions.
Winthrop-University Hospital's Reproductive Endocrine Division provides reproductive services on a daily basis, including Saturdays and Sundays. Students are expected to follow patients through their monitoring and work-up and participate in office hours and gather information concerning treatment and management strategies.
OB/GYN 704
Gynecology/ Oncology
Eva Chalas, M.D., Director
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY at Stony Brook
Fidel Valea, M. D.
Gynecology Oncology Attending
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SUNY at Stony Brook
Under the direction of the Gynecologic Oncology staff, students are expected to see patients in the office setting and be involved in the management plans of these patients. They are expected to follow patients, very closely, and work with the gynecologic oncology team to provide the best possible care.
In the operating room, students will be exposed to most of the principles of radical pelvic surgery and will also be called upon as more active participants, in some procedures. They will follow patients postoperatively, in conjunction with residents, and assist in patient management and discharge planning.
Students are expected to attend all departmental educational conferences including tumor board and pathology conferences. Throughout the rotation students will work very closely with the faculty and residents assigned to the services
