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This course provides clinical experience in ambulatory obstetric and gynecologic health care settings. (Note: Students in this course may only see females ages 12 and older for OB/GYN issues, and males ages 12 and older for STD diagnosis and treatment). It emphasizes the integration and application of theory, health promotion, disease prevention, the diagnostic process, and clinical decision making to women's health issues. Students will perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions. Management of routine prenatal, postnatal, and gynecologic care and health problems will be accomplished under the direction of clinical preceptors. Seminar classes utilize both an interactive lecture and/or a case study format to review and analyze the diagnostic (process) and treatment regimens. While cases will focus on diverse populations of women, there will be an emphasis on women from underserved populations. 112 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NR.110.551