QUICK FAQs ABOUT THE WOMEN’S HEALTH PATHWAY

Does Women’s Health (WH) Pathway mean Ob/Gyn Pathway?
No.  Women’s Health is broader than reproductive health.  Students who have completed the Women’s Pathway have come from specialty interests in:
● Anesthesiology   ● Neurology   ● Psychiatry   ● Family Medicine   ● Obstetrics/Gynecology   ● Radiology   ● General Surgery   ● Orthopedic Surgery  ● Urology      ● Internal Medicine   ● Pediatrics    

Can I do other Pathway Activities if I choose the WH Pathway?
Yes, the WH Pathway is in agreement with the OB/Gyn Pathway AND the Pediatrics Pathway so that students interested in those pathways may utilize the advisors and resources of both pathways.

Can men be in the Pathway?
You bet.  More than half of all of your patients will be women.  Becoming an expert in girl’s and women’s health is a smart move in enabling excellence as a clinician.

What residency track fits with the WH Pathway?
All disciplines fit since you spend the year becoming expert in sex and gender issues in your chosen area of specialty.

What help in preparing for residency do I get?
Individual advice in preparing personal statements and CVs, timing of boards, application issues, interview techniques, program ranking and more

What are the requirements for the Pathway?
Complete the 4 week Women’s Health Ambulatory.

What do I do during the required Ambulatory rotation?
1. Outpatient comprehensive women’s health (IM and Gyn) at (at least) two clinical sites (Center for Women’s Health and Executive Health and Wellness)
2. Subspecialty care in areas that will help me in the future
3. Community experience
4. One of the following:
     a. Paper on selected women’s health topic
     b. Poster presentation
     c. Health Education Brochure on a topic related to Women’s Health
5.   Selected Readings compiled by WHEP

What cool rotations can WH Pathway students do? 
• Community
• College Health
• Academic
• Research
• Other tailored experiences suiting you career interests and needs.

What are other unique opportunities I have as a Pathway students?
Research opportunities; contribution to publications; health education outreach activities, leadership and advocacy experiences and more

Who do I contact for more information?
Kim Kahng, MD, Women’s Health Pathway Advisor and Associate Director, Women’s Health Education Program Office.  kkahng@drexelmed.edu, or 215-991-8450.