OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (Click here for a photographic image of the
Department)
These guidelines are based on MCI recommendations Teaching has to be done
keeping in mind the goals and
objectives to be achieved by medical student
(i) GOAL
The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology is that he/she shall acquire understanding of anatomy, physiology
and pathophysiology of the reproductive system & gain the ability to optimally
manage common conditions affecting it.
(II) OBJECTIVES;
(A) KNOWLEDGE:
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
Outline the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system
and the common conditions affecting it.
Detect normal pregnancy, labour puerperium and manage the problems he/she is
likely to encounter therein,
List the leading causes of maternal perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Understand the principles of contraception and various techniques employed,
methods of medical termination of pregnancy, sterilization and their
complications.
Identify the use, abuse and side effects of drugs in pregnancy, pre-menopausal
and post-menopausal periods;
Describe the national programme of maternal and child health and family
welfare and their implementation at various levels.
Identify common gynaecological diseases and describe principles of their
management.
State the indications, techniques and complications of surgeries like
Caesarian Section, laparotomy, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, Fathergill’s
operation and vacuum aspiration for Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
(B) SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
1. Examine a pregnant woman; recognize high-risk pregnancies AND make
appropriate referrals
2. Conduct a normal delivery, recognize complications and provide postnatal
care;
3. Resuscitate the newborn and recognize the congenital anomalies
4. Advise a couple on the use of various available contraceptive devices and
assist in insertion and removal of intra-uterine contraceptive devices.
5. Perform pelvic examination, diagnose and manage common gynaecological
problems including early detection of genital malignancies;
6. Make a vaginal cytological smear, perform a post coital test and wet vaginal
smear examination for Trichomonas vaginalis, Moniliasis and gram stain for
gonorrhoea;
7. Interpretation of data of investigations like biochemical, histopathological,
radiological ultrasound etc.
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(Note: The above is as per the syllabus for MBBS course as prescribed by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik)