The purpose of this course is to introduce the first-year physician assistant (PA) student to the principles of women’s health, including topics such as sexually transmitted infections, menstrual abnormalities, health maintenance, gynecologic oncology, prenatal care and normal and abnormal labor and delivery. This course will provide the PA student with fundamental knowledge and skills critical for success in the second year and relevant to a PA in a variety of practice settings, including obstetrics/gynecology, primary care, emergency medicine and surgery.