Survey of Medical Trainees Indicates a Need for Increased Access to Obstetrics and Gynecology Care.

Given the higher rates of infertility and complicated pregnancies among female physicians, we identified a need to assess access to obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) care for medical trainees. We hypothesized that medical students and residents are not up-to-date on routine OBGYN care.  Methods: We administered an optional, anonymous survey to all medical students and residents at Albany Medical College (Albany, NY, USA) who self-identified as having a uterus to assess their access to gynecologic care in November 2022.

Social Media and Online Professionalism Integrated into Year 3 OB/GYN Clerkship.

A curriculum-integrated course developed and taught by Library faculty was introduced into the Library's undergraduate medical education (UME) informatics longitudinal theme in 2014 to address growing concerns about the role of social media in medicine. Literature, social media content, and case-based discussion were used to meet educational objectives and facilitate interactivity. Most students indicated that their online behaviors would change as a result of the class.

Unexplained persistent postpartum palpitations and tachycardia due to Group A Streptococcus.

Background: Group A Streptococcus is one of the most morbid infections in modern obstetric practice. Pregnant women are known to have a 20-fold increased risk of invasive Group A Streptococcus with greatest risk in the first 4 days postpartum. The overwhelming majority of these infections will present with fever, uterine tenderness, or vaginal discharge.