Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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.