What does a gynecological teaching associate do?

A gynecological teaching associate provides practical instruction in pelvic and breast exam techniques to medical students, nurses, and sexual assault examiners. As a GTA, you allow the medical student to perform an examination on you and provide feedback regarding their clinical skills, language, and professional approach. Your responsibilities involve helping the student develop real-world skills, and you use your body as a teaching tool to coach them on performing visual, speculum, and bi-annual exams, breast exams, and rectal exams that are safe and comfortable. In performing your duties, you help students understand the importance of patient-centered healthcare by critiquing their interactions with you and expanding their perspectives on female anatomy and sexuality.