Marshall
University School of Medicine (WV)
Program Type:
Fellowship in Women's Health
Date Established: 1994
Number of Positions: 1 per year
Duration of Program: 1 year
Sponsored by:
Department of Family and Community Health
Co-Sponsoring Institution(s)/Department(s)
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Contact(s)
Linda Savory, M.D.
Marshall University School of Medicine
University Women's and Family Care
1305 Elm St.
Huntington, WV 25701
Telephone: (304) 697-7000
FAX: (304) 697-7003
E-mail: savory@marshall.edu
Eligibility Requirement(s)
Completion of an accredited, three-year Family Practice residency is required.
Required Activities
Monthly clinical rotations in Nutrition, Gynecologic Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cardiology,
Dermatology, Sports Medicine/Rheumatology, Adolescent Health, Gynecology, Psychology, and
Geriatrics are required. Weekly clinics in Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Colposcopy, and
Family Planning are also required. A fellow is required to attend conferences on women's
health issues and to teach residents and students.
Elective Activities
Monthly rotations in preventive health, violence against women, women's occupational
health, family therapy, Adolescent Medicine, Neurology (PMS, headache, sleep disorders),
and sexuality are offered.
Special Degree(s)/Certificate(s) Offered
A Certificate of Achievement is offered.
Goals of the Program
"The goal is that an additional year of training will provide confidence and
expertise in the preventive health care of women and the outpatient treatment of
gynecological disease while maintaining a holistic approach as a primary care
provider."
Other Program Features
The fellow will not only provide medical care but will also become familiar with problems
such as single parenting, domestic violence, adolescent health issues and sexual abuse.
The program offers a great deal of flexibility.
Reason for Initiating Program
"The fellowship was started by a Family Practice resident with a special interest in
women's health. She desired additional training and developed the goals and curriculum
with the Department Chair."
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