About Obstetrics & Gynecology Department

Goal

He/ she shall acquire an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system and gain the ability to optimally manage common conditions affecting it.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

• 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 complication.
• Identify the use, abuse and side effects of drugs in pregnancy, premenopausal and postmenopausal 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, complications of surgeries like caesarean sections, laparotomy, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, Fothergill’s operation and vacuum aspiration for Medical termination of pregnancy.