Goal:
The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in Obstetrics and Gynecology is that he/she should acquire understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system and gain the ability to optimally manage common conditions affecting it.
Objectives:
A) Knowledge
At the end of the course student should be able to :
- » Outline the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system and the common conditions affecting it.
- » Detect normal pregnancy, laborpuerperium and manage the problems he/she is likely to encounter therein.
- » List the leading causes of maternal and 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 program of maternal and child health and family welfare and their implementation at various levels.
- » Identify common gynecological diseases and describe principles of their management.
- » State the indications, techniques and complications of surgeries like Caesarian section, laparotomy, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, Fothergill operation and vacuum aspiration for M.T.P
(B) Skills :
At the end of the course the student should be able to :
- » Examine a pregnant woman; recognize high risk pregnancies and make appropriate referrals.
- » Conduct a normal delivery, recognize complications and provide postnatal care.
- » Resuscitate the newborn and recognize congenital anomalies.
- » Advise a couple on the use of various available contraceptive devices and assist in insertion in and removal of intra-uterine contraceptive devices.
- » Perform pelvic examination, diagnose and manage common gynecological problems including early detection of genital malignancies.
- » Make a vaginal cytological smear, perform a post coital test and wet vaginal smear examination for Trichomonasvaginalis; moniliasis and gram stain for gonorrhea.
- » Interpretation of data of investigations like biochemical, histopathological, radiological, ultrasound etc.
C) Integration:
The student should be able to integrate clinical skills with other disciplines and bring about coordinations of family welfare programs for the national goal of population control
Faculty Profile:
Faculty list updated as on 31-7-2024
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Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology can be viewed here.