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Obstetrics
 The required three
month rotation in basic obstetrics and gynecology provides an excellent
clinical experience, thanks in part to an active inpatient obstetrical
service. For residents interested in practicing obstetrics, further
training is available at CCHS.
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An advanced obstetrics elective curriculum is supervised by full-time faculty
in family medicine and obstetrics and gynecology.
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A one-year fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology is available.
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Prenatal services at the Capstone
Medical Center include:
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Fetal heart monitoring;
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Ultrasound.
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Delivery options at DCH Regional
Medical Center include:
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Traditional labor/delivery suites;
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Labor/delivery/recovery rooms with one-on-one nursing.
Sports Medicine
 The
Family Practice Residency maintains a strong working relationship with
The University of Alabama Athletic Department
and its team physicians and trainers. Sports medicine has always
been included in the curriculum, because sports-related injuries frequently
are seen by family physicians.
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A productive, one-month rotation with the University's
Athletic
Department is recommended.
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Additional elective rotations in athletic medicine
are available.
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A primary-care sports medicine fellowship, under
development, will soon be available.
Rural Medicine
 A
primary goal of the College of Community Health Sciences is to train physicians
in the practice of primary care medicine in rural areas of Alabama and
the Southeast. At present, the resident works with practicing physicians
in one of three adjacent counties involved in the Rural Alabama Health
Alliance.
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A required one-month rotation in rural medicine includes:
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Office practice;
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Rural hospital care;
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Emergency medicine;
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Occupational medicine;
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Community medicine.
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A one-month supervised practice rotation with a practicing
family physician may be rural, suburban or urban.
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Several elective experiences are available for additional
experience in rural medicine.
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