while presenting me with a variety of leadership opportunities that will further develop me as a compassionate leader. The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program will assist me in achieving my short-term goal of becoming a CNL for an Obstetrician/Gynecology (OB/GYN) unit, which enables my long-term goal of opening a non-profit women’s health clinic in my hometown of Syracuse, New York.…
No, Georgia History has nothing to do with Obstetrician and Gynecology and yet, I am supposed to engage myself in more than 20 credit hours of United States history and Economics. I still scratch my head boggled at the amount of different kinds of standards I 'm supposed to obtain to be able to move on to a career…
The very essence of existence of mankind lies in the curiosity to find out the meaningful purpose of your existence which is obviously not just surviving in this world. Therefore, going after a career path that allows lifelong learning was imperative to satisfy my curiosity. My decision to pursue family medicine was not a straightforward one; multiple factors allured me to embark on the path of family medicine. The very thought of being able to provide care to every individual in every aspect ,…
akinyelevictor@gmail.com *Testing Your Baby for Sickle Cell During Pregnancy* Introduction There are two main ways of checking your baby for genetic problems while it is in the womb. These techniques are called amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS). *Amniocentesis* What is amniocentesis? The test involves placing a needle in to the womb through the woman’s abdominal wall and obtaining a small amount of amniotic fluid). The amniocentesis test is usually carried out between 16 and…
of in-depth science courses and learning medical terminology. In your third and fourth year, students undergo hands-on training at a hospital or clinic. Following medical school, “you’ll apply to and complete a 4-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology to gain experience in preventive and primary care, patient diagnosis and surgical procedures” (How to Become an OBGYN in 5 Steps, n.d.). Finally, all physicians must pass the United States Medical Licensing Exam and become state licensed.…
abortions were to be illegal, women would have to carry their children with serve life threatening abnormalities to full term and that could sometimes be dangerous to both mother and child. Deborah Anne Driscoll, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania, said "many couples... don’t have the resources, don’t have the emotional stamina, don’t have the family support to raise a child with down syndrome.” (Harmon) A Sep. 2005 survey in the peer-reviewed…
What determines who and what a person becomes in life? What influences the choices they make? Is it the expectations of others around them? Does their environment play a role? Is it the actions of others? Could it be the circumstances at the given moment? What is the defining factor that ultimately leads a person to decide? The Cider House Rules, by John Irving, is a story of Homer Wells, an orphan who strives to find his unique place in the world and his definite purpose. He must…
INTRODUCTION Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images.1 Transvaginal Ultrasound is a part of a routine pelvic examination and forms the gold standard for pelvic examinations when combined with a Transabdominal Pelvic Examination.1 The Transvaginal ultrasound exam is superior to Transabdominal pelvic exam because it provides greater detail of pelvic organs,…
Comparison of 3 dimensional sonohysterography versus hysteroscopy in Premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ultrasound and Fetal care unit*, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. ABSTRACT Objectives: To compare between the diagnostic accuracy of 3D sonohysterography and hysteroscopy in detection of intracavitary uterine abnormalities in premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Patients & Methods: In this study fifty female patients…
List of Possible Organizations for Interview Nutrition and Weight Status: “Diet and body weight are related to health status.” (healhypeople.gov) Target Population: General Population (Adults and Children in the U.S.) Interventions 1. Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools: Leading the Way Toward Healthier Youth • Developed by National Academy of Sciences This intervention takes a look at the school’s environment and identifies nutrition related health concerns. The goal is to improve the…