VCOM Auburn Yearbook 2019

Bailey Brown, President; Zola Wilkerson, Vice President; Sophia Kirchhoff, Treasurer; R. Kraig Smith, MD, Faculty Advisor ACOOG American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The VCOM-Auburn chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) collaborates with the OB/GYN department at VCOM Auburn to develop awareness of and interest in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, the chapter attempts to increase awareness of women’s health issues, educate students on sub-specialties of OB/GYN and coordinate service opportunities which promote the health and well-being of women in our community. VCOM-Auburn ACOOG had a very successful year promoting this mission while enhancing student engagement in women’s health issues. One of the major goals of the executive board this past year was to provide hands-on and interactive learning experiences

for students. In an effort to meet this goal, students were given the opportunity to participate in an obstetric delivery in the simulation lab. The session began with a short informational talk regarding how to conduct an obstetric delivery, then small groups of students were walked through a delivery simulation. An additional opportunity for early exposure to OB/GYN procedures was provided for the second year medical students when a hysterectomy was conducted in the anatomy lab and broadcast onto the screens. Students were provided step-by-step narration of the process as it was occurring. Finally, VCOM-Auburn ACOOG hosted yet another hands-on opportunity in which attendees were able to learn how to perform breast exams and practice on task trainers in the simulation center. VCOM-Auburn ACOOG ended the year by bringing in the holiday season with a Tacky Sweater Party

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