Protocol Books

The new Protocol Books are here! For alumni interested in obtaining an OB Protocol book, please contact me via twitter. Donations accepted to create our resident workout room!

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iPad 2 coming...

A new class of interns brings a new chance at randomization. This afternoon, 9 new interns will be randomized the the iPad 2 or $500 in textbook allowance. We will continue to track their scores on periodic quizzes and annual exams.

Good luck!

WashUOBGYN representing at Wimbledon

R4 Kylie Smith recently returned from an incredible trip at Wimbledon. My favorite part of these pictures is the prominent display of the Wash U jacket. Go Kylie!

Green Day!

Every month, the WashUOBGYN Program tackles the Green Journal in a fun and interactive format titled "Green Day!". Yesterday the session was broken down into three parts. In the first, R4 Brooke Winner gave a beautiful presentation on Adnexal Masses. This was based on the Clinical Expert Series that the Journal publishes. She has set the bar very high and I look forward to seeing her co-residents match the effort. The second session was an update on the Antibiotic Prophylaxis on L&D Practice Bulletin. I presented this and highlighted the changes from previous recommendations. These include GBS prophylaxis as well as Infective Endocarditis.

Finally, we concluded with Hollywood Squares. 9 upper levels residents made the "board" and were presented with questions. The residents (of course) knew the answers but had the opportunity to deceive the R1 and R2 teams. It was up to the R1 and R2s to "agree" or "disagree". Correct answers gave them the spot, incorrect answers gave it to the other team. After no team was able to get Tic-Tac-Toe, the winner was determined by the number of spots occupied on the board. The winning team? R1s (though the R2s put a valiant effort). The winning team can now enjoy some coffee at St. Louis Bread Company courtesy of Patti Sasse.

To recap the game show formats that we have used in the past:

Jeopardy
Pro: Able to ask many questions
Con: Tough to work in teams

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Pro: More residents read (for fear of being "put on the spot") more than any other Green Day
Con: Only one sits in the chair and could be humiliated if ill prepared

Trivia Night:
Pro: Teamwork building
Con: Easy to devolve

Hollywood Squares
See above

It's just a matter of time before I perfect my Family Feud! Email me suggestions.

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New class orientation

Once again, the Wash U OB/GYN residency program held an ice breaker as its first lecture of the year. This year's theme was Mafia. FYI, the residents in the first picture are acting out part of the game. They don't actually fall asleep during lecture. I won't allow it!

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Final Week of ChiefDom

The Chief dinner was a hit and it was so nice to meet the friends and family that supported our residents these past 4 years. Special congratulations to our award winners!

Gladys Tse, Stu Massad - APGO teaching awards
Jacqueline Ogutha - Endoscopy award
Sahar Stephens - Laparascopy award
Jacqueline Ogutha - Resident Teaching award
Anna Graseck - CREOG award winner
Malika Anand - Rothman Research winner

Thank you to Dr. Stamilio for being the emcee of the night's events and thank you to the Chase Park Plaza for being great hosts.

But of course thanks to the chiefs for 4 wonderful years. You always have a home in St. Louis,

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Last day of School!

A big hearty congratulations to the chiefs for finishing 4 amazing years! I am sure they enjoyed the sensation of turning their pager in. Don't worry, you'll get a new one at your place of employment.

These chief residents leave behind some very big footprints but I am excited to see our junior residents step up.

Strong work,
TS