•  Describe the anatomy, cytology, histology, and colposcopic findings of the normal and abnormal cervix, vagina, and vulva (medical knowledge);

•  Elicit and document an appropriate history including risk factors for lower genital tract neoplasia (medical knowledge, practice-based learning);

•  Define the pathophysiology of lower genital tract neoplasia, including the role of oncogenic HPV in preinvasive and invasive diseases of the cervix, vagina, and vulva (medical knowledge);

•  Define the Bethesda System of cervicovaginal terminology (medical knowledge);

•  Apply new standards for cervical cancer screening, including HPV testing (systems-based practice);

•  Describe the prevention of cervical neoplasia and genital warts using prophylactic HPV vaccines (medical knowledge);

•  Discuss the challenges of colposcopy and management of cervical neoplasia for selected patient populations such as adolescents, women infected with HIV, underserved women, and pregnant women (medical knowledge, practice-based learning, patient outcomes)

•  Perform appropriate cytologic sampling, colposcopic evaluation, and biopsies (including endocervical sampling), and become familiar with instrumentation and necessary supplies (practice-based learning);

•  Recognize the diagnostic characteristics of cervical abnormalities (low-grade and high-grade cervical lesions as well as adenocarcinoma in-situ and cervical cancer) on cytologic, colposcopic, and histologic exam (practice-based learning);

•  Interpret and correlate cytologic, colposcopic, and histologic results (practice-based learning);

•  Formulate a plan of care for the management of women with Pap test abnormalities according to the most recent ASCCP Consensus Guidelines, the ASCUS/LSIL Triage Study (ALTS), and other evidence-based guidelines (practice-based learning, systems-based practice, patient outcomes);

•  Describe, but not perform, treatment options to include cryosurgery and electrosurgical loop excision procedure (LEEP) of the cervix (practice-based learning);

•  Summarize and explain the diagnosis and management of vulvar and vaginal neoplasia (medical knowledge, practice-based learning); and,

•  Provide appropriate patient education and support (medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills).