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Fourth Year Curriculum

(Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GYNGyn-41) First Semester

Total Hours: Theory 22     Practical     Clinical
Hours/Week: Theory   2     Practical     Clinical
Credits: 2

1. Learning Objectives
The course designed to enable the student to :

  1. Demonstrate knowledge in the basic science including relevant to the the female reproductive system.
  2. Explain sign and symptom of pregnancy and maternal physiological changes.
  3. Explain the principle of detection and confirmation of early pregnancy problem and common approach to identified high risk pregnancies.
  4. Describe specific terms used in labour, mechanism of labour.
  5. Demonstrate the most common complications that may arise during pregnancy; and the approach in diagnosis and management.

2.Instruction and learning methods and tools:
The course is given as twice weekly lecture for 1 hour each. The lectures are interactive and composed of the case based learning with pre and post questions and encourage the student into self-directed learning.

3. Syllabus:

3.1. Theory

  1. Clinical anatomy of the female reproductive tract (1 hour)
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the female reproductive anatomy and applying it in the assessment of a patient with various obstetrical and gynaecological complain.

  3. Maternal physiology (1 hour)
  4. Explain the maternal physiological changes during pregnancy and any deviation from the norm. Applying this knowledge in the interpretation of investigation during pregnancy.

  5. Ovulation, nidation and fertilization and Structure and function of the placenta (1 hour)
    1. To understand the physiology of ovulation, fertilization, implantation.
    2. Recognize the variation in the menstrual cycle.
    3. Plane the evaluation process according to the physiological process to ensure the most appropriate diagnosis.
    4. Illustrated the development of the placenta with an introduction to abnormal placentation.
  6. Early development of the foetus (1 hour)
    1. Recalling the previous knowledge in embryology.
    2. Demonstrate critical time in early embryological life and effect of various factors on its development.
  7. Antenatal care (1 hour)
    1. Apply the knowledge of physiological changes in pregnancy so the medical student will be familiar with the clinical signs and diagnosis of pregnancy, symptoms and signs of a normal pregnancy, Maternal adaptation to pregnancy and management of a pregnant lady during antenatal care.
    2. Predict those pregnancies with high risk how the need to be observed be higher medical levels.
  8. Bleeding in early pregnancy I, II, III (3 hours)
    1. Recognize different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy.
    2. Demonstrate the approach to differentiate each cause (miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease) according to the clinical presentation, necessary investigations).
    3. Construct a different strategy for optimal management for each.
    4. Illustrated the complication of each condition and its effect on future pregnancy and fertility of women.
  9. Anatomy of bony pelvis & foetal skull (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge in the component of the normal female bony pelvis and its effect on the process of normal labour and stages of labour.
    2. Introduce normal variation of bony pelvis and its effect on the chance of vaginal deliveries.
    3. Illustrated the anatomy of the foetal skull and its effect on normal labour.
  10. Normal labour (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate the process of vaginal delivery.
    2. Analyse the main three factor affecting successful vaginal delivery (power, passage and passenger).
    3. Apply the knowledge of the normal process in the optimal management of labour and to anticipate any abnormality during parturition and high risk pregnancies.
  11. Malposition of the vertex, face & brow presentation (1 hour)
  12. Explains labor abnormalities regarding fetal malposition and the management of each condition.

  13. The following two hours
    1. Breech presentation (1 hour)
    2. Transverse lie, cord accidents and unstable lie (1 hour)
      1. explain the concept of malpresentation during pregnancy and labour and the management of these obstetric conditions.
      2. Demonstrate its impact on maternal and foetal outcome and optimum management.
      3. Explain the obstetric emergency arising after cord prolapse and a risk factor for thee emergencies.
      4. Observing the steps of management to ensure the best outcome.
  14. Antepartum haemorrhage I, II (2 hours)
    1. Illustrate the main causes of antepartum haemorrhage.
    2. Explain the effect of this condition on the maternal and foetal outcome.
    3. Analyse the obstetrical history ,physical examinations and investigations in order to reach the diagnosis of each condition.
    4. Plane the management of this obstetric emergency according to the aetiology.
  15. Disorders of foetal growth and management of foetal wellbeing (1 hour)
    1. Define the most common abnormalities of foetal growth.
    2. Demonstrate the approach in the assessment of foetal wellbeing.
    3. Classify different tools of assessment.
    4. Organize management plane for the optimal foetal outcome.
  16. Induction of labour and intrauterine death (1 hour)
    1. Define of induction of labour.
    2. Demonstrate different methods of induction.
    3. Analyse the pros and cons of each method and complications.
    4. Explain the intrauterine death and causes.
    5. Illustrated different method in confirming the diagnosis.
    6. Demonstrate treatment and maternal complications from this condition.
  17. Multiple pregnancies (1 hour)
    1. Define the multiple pregnancies, types and causes.
    2. Apply the knowledge of the physiological basis of ovulation and fertilization in the development of different types of multiple pregnancies.
    3. Illustrate the risks of each type to the mother and foetuses.
    4. Plane the antenatal care, follow up and counselling during pregnancy to optimize the maternal and foetal outcome.
    5. Explains intrapartum management and complications.
  18. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy I, II (2 hours)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic physiological changes in cardiovascular system during pregnancy.
    2. Define hypertensive disorder in pregnancy and differentiate the four categories of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
    3. Illustrated the risk factors for hypertension during pregnancy (in particular, preeclampsia).and distinguish those with high risk for this condition.
    4. Explain the complications of preeclampsia.
    5. Apply the knowledge of the process of disease in the management of the condition.
    6. The formulated plane in the management of eclamptic fit.
    7. Construct a management plane for the postpartum period for that patient.
  19. Postpartum Haemorrhage (1 hour)
    1. Define of PPH and its importance as common obstetrical emergencies and main cause in maternal mortalities.
    2. Classify the main types and causes of each type of PPH.
    3. Illustrate the risk factors.
    4. Construct a plane for prevention.
    5. Apply the knowledge in the causes and risk factor in the management of PPH since its preventable and treatable condition.
  20. The puerperium and lactation (1 hour)
    1. Define the normal puerperium and lactation.
    2. Apply the knowledge of physiological changes in puerperium in the managing normal sequel of this period.
    3. Recognize any abnormalities or complication in this critical period.
    4. The formulated plane for diagnosis and management of any abnormalities and complications in this period.
    5. Explain sequel of these abnormalities and complication on future pregnancies and fertility.

4. Student assessment :
The minimum requirement of a student to pass is to achieve at least 50% of the total 100 marks assigned for the course.

The marks are distributed as follows :

  1. Daily quizzes and Homework (5%)
  2. Midterm Exam (25%) as single best answer questions and essay question
  3. Final Exam (70%) as
    • Single Best Answer 50 items
    • EMQ questions
    • Modified – Essay Questions (4 cases)

Students who fail to attain the 50% cut-off mark are required to re-sit for a second trial examination similar to the final one. Failing in the second trial entails the student to repeat the academic year.

5. Books and references:

  1. Ten Teachers in Obstetrics, Ten Teachers in Gynaecology
  2. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Update guidelines of RCOG &ACOG.

Fourth Year Curriculum

(Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GYNGyn-42) Second Semester

Total Hours: Theory 12     Practical     Clinical
Hours/Week: Theory   1     Practical     Clinical
Credits: 1

1. Learning Objectives

  1. Explain most common types of high-risk pregnancies and medical disorders complicating pregnancy.
  2. Skills and knowledge will be taught regarding the management, counselling and follow up of these patients.
  3. The course also involves introduction to obstetric analgesia and anesthesia, risks, indications and contraindications.
  4. Lectures will be given regarding imaging in obstetrics and gynecology and how to interpret patient radiological records.

2.Instruction and learning methods and tools:
The course is given as once weekly lecture for 1 hour each. The lectures are interactive and composed of the case based learning with pre and post questions and encourage the student into self-directed learning.

3. Syllabus:

3.1. Theory

  1. Abnormal labour (1 hour)
    1. Comprehensive knowledge about abnormal labour & obstetric emergencies.
    2. Define related definitions correctly.
    3. Mention factors that might complicate labour completely.
    4. Clarify problems in powers.
    5. Identify problems in passage.
    6. Mention problems in placenta.
    7. Explain problems in passenger.
    8. Discuss nursing management for abnormal labour.
    9. Identify obstetric emergencies accurately.
    10. Explain nursing management for emergencies according to priority of care.
  2. Foetal monitoring during labour (1 hour)
    1. Identify typical signs of normal and abnormal foetal heart rate patterns.
    2. Compare foetal heart rate monitoring performed by intermittent auscultation with external and internal electronic methods.
    3. Explain the baseline foetal heart rate and evaluate periodic changes.
    4. Describe nursing measures that can be used to maintain foetal heart rate patterns within normal limits.
  3. Preterm labour & PROM (1 hour)
    1. Define the preterm labour and premature rupture of membrane.
    2. Illustrate the Factors predisposing to preterm labour.
    3. Clarify signs and symptoms of premature uterine contractions.
    4. Demonstrate the causes of premature rupture of membrane.
    5. List the diagnostic tools for this condition.
    6. Explain serious maternal and foetal and neonatal complication for this condition.
    7. Organize management according to various gestational age and maternal condition
  4. Polyhydramnios & Oligohydramnios (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge in the normal amniotic fluid content and its origin and synthesis.
    2. Clarify function of amniotic fluid.
    3. Explain abnormalities in the amniotic fluid , causes of abnormalities and their management.
  5. Rh- isoimmunisation (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge in the basic science pertinent to blood group and RH system
    2. Explain how Rh isoimmunisation developed.
    3. Clarify the effect of this condition on the first and subsequent pregnancies.
    4. Illustrate the fetal complication due to this condition.
    5. Formulated plane for prevention of this condition and treatment in those how affected.
  6. The following two hours
    1. Coagulation disorders in pregnancy (1 hour)
    2. Bleeding disorders in pregnancy (1 hour)
      1. Explain the coagulation and bleeding disorders in pregnancy.
      2. List the most risk factors, causes.
      3. Formulated plane for diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivery.
  7. Operative obstetrics I, II (2 hours)
    1. Identify the various obstetric procedures used during pregnancy and delivery.
    2. Clarify the cesarean section, types and indications with its complication.
    3. Illustrate the instrumental delivery, types and its indication and prerequisite to its use.
    4. Explain the episiotomy and any other procedure that may be possibly needed.
  8. Analgesia and anaesthesia in labour (1 hour)
  9. The aim of this course is that the medical student will have an overview of maternal physiology, analgesia for labor and delivery, regional anesthesia and their indications, contraindications and complications during labor.

  10. Psychiatric in obstetrics (1 hour)
  11. The aim of this course is that the medical student will have an overview with most common psychiatric disorder in pregnancy

  12. Prenatal diagnosis (1 hour)
    • Definition
    • First trimester
    • Second trimester

4. Student assessment :
The minimum requirement of a student to pass is to achieve at least 50% of the total 100 marks assigned for the course.

The marks are distributed as follows :

  1. Daily quizzes and Homework (5%)
  2. Midterm Exam (25%) as single best answer questions and essay question
  3. Final Exam (70%) as
    • Single Best Answer 50 items
    • EMQ questions
    • Modified – Essay Questions (4 cases)

Students who fail to attain the 50% cut-off mark are required to re-sit for a second trial examination similar to the final one. Failing in the second trial entails the student to repeat the academic year.

5. Books and references:

  1. Ten Teachers in Obstetrics, Ten Teachers in Gynaecology
  2. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Update guidelines of RCOG &ACOG.

Fourth Year Curriculum

(Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GYNGyn-4C)

Total Hours: Theory     Practical     Clinical 64 hr.
Hours/Week: Theory     Practical     Clinical 8 hr. /Week/Group
Credits: 2

1. Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology of the female pelvic anatomy with an emphasis on reproductive development and changes in endocrinology across a woman’s lifespan.
  2. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of primary and preventive care for women across the lifespan with appropriate screening tests, exams, and treatments at each stage.
  3. Develop an evidenced-based understanding of the pathophysiology of conditions and common disorders that affect women, tests to diagnose, and the appropriate management options for these conditions.
  4. Describe the course of a normal pregnancy and effective healthcare during pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and fetes.
  5. Discuss the proper management of labour and delivery and the management of common medical complications that occur during and after pregnancy.
  6. Recognize common obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures in terms of patient selection, pre-operative concerns, and the risks and benefits for each procedure.
  7. Able to take an effective history and physical examination, develop a differential diagnosis, and develop a management plan for common disorders and conditions.

2.Instruction and learning methods and tools:

  1. The course is given in period of eight week in the teaching hospital, obstetrics and gynaecology floor for 2 hour each day for four day per week.
  2. We have four groups per year, each group about 40 students, each group subdivided into 3 small groups each one 12-13 students.
  3. Case-based learning: history taking and performing proper examinations with management protocols.
  4. Interpret the finding from history and examination to reach professional diagnosis.
  5. Bed side teaching skills and physical examination.
  6. Demonstrate clinical signs of various obstetrical and gynaecological conditions.
  7. Demonstrations of different tools used in obstetrical and gynaecological department.

3. Syllabus:

3.2. Clinical

  1. Introduction to obstetrical and gynaecological history    (3 Weeks)
    1. Explain the difference in obs. & gy. history from other field of medicine.
    2. Demonstrate the proper way to communicate with patients to reach most accurate history to their conditions.
    3. Observing the approach of lecturers in communication with patients and learning skill of reaching most useful information in adequate time.
    4. Practicing how to take history by the student themselves.
    5. Define the terminology used in obstetrics and gynaecology field such as: parity, miscarriage, term pregnancy, preterm, and menorrhagia ….
    6. Observing the method in calculations the duration of pregnancy and gestational age accurately.
    7. Explain different aspect of obstetrical history for the current and previous pregnancies in systemic approach.
    8. Recall the previous knowledge in maternal physiology in pregnancy.
    9. Explain the antenatal care for pregnant women and screening methods for special conditions.
    10. Each student will present their approach in taking history in front of other members of the group.
    11. Discussion about the most common complication in obstetric and pre and post-operative care will be done.
  2. Mid-course assessment    (1 Week)
  3. Introduction to general physical examination and obstetrical and gynaecological examination    (3 Weeks)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic general physical examination.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of vital signs examination.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of physical examinations of different body systems in organized manner.
    4. Observing the approach in obstetrical examination for pregnant women.
    5. Explain the obstetrical examination:
      • what’s the symphysis-feudal height?
      • what’s Leopold’s manoeuvre?
      • fundal grip
      • lateral grip
      • first pelvic grip
      • Second pelvic grip
      • site for auscultation of foetal heart
    6. Explain terminology used in labour, such as: lie, attitude, position, and presentations.
    7. Practicing the examination on the patient and try to reach the finding.
    8. Performing examination in obstetrical and gynaecological department skill laboratory on the dummies.
    9. Practicing the skills by students that cannot performed in real cases due to social and cultural causes and this will offer the same chance in learning examination in a particular method for all student at the same time.
    10. Observing the process of normal vaginal deliveries on the dummies and recording videos in skill lab.
    11. Observing the general post-operative examination.
    12. Observing the postpartum examination.
    13. Explain common abnormalities in postpartum period and its signs and symptoms.
  4. Final course examination    (1 Week)

4. Student assessment :
The minimum requirement of a student to pass is to achieve at least 50% of the total 100 marks assigned for the course.

The marks are distributed as follows :

  1. Mid-course examination (history taking only) (20%)
  2. Theory examination (6%) as single best answer questions.
  3. Logbook (2.5%).
  4. Student participation in daily activity (1.5%)
  5. Final Exam, include long case history and examination (70%) as
    • History taking and presentation 40 %
    • Examination performance 40 %
    • Others (information and attitudes 20%

Students who fail to attain the 50% cut-off mark are required to re-sit for a second trial examination similar to the final one. Failing in the second trial entails the student to repeat the academic year.

5. Books and references:

  1. Ten Teachers in Obstetrics, Ten Teachers in Gynaecology
  2. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Update guidelines of RCOG &ACOG.

Fifth Year Curriculum

(Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GYNGyn-51) First Semester

Total Hours: Theory 44     Practical     Clinical
Hours/Week: Theory   4     Practical     Clinical
Credits: 2

1. Learning Objectives

  1. Explain high risk pregnancies with obstetric complications and medical disorders.
  2. Skills and knowledge will be taught regarding the management, counselling and follow up of these patients.
  3. Explain most common gynaecological disorders in different age group and complications.
  4. Apply a plane for diagnosis, treatment and management of these disorders.
  5. Demonstrate appropriate counselling and communication skills in order to achieve the optimum outcome for the patients.

2.Instruction and learning methods and tools:
The course is given as twice weekly for two groups in this grade (4 lectures weekly), lecture for 1 hour each (totally 4 hr. weekly). The lectures are interactive and composed of the case based learning with pre and post questions and encourage the student into self-directed learning.

3. Syllabus:

3.1. Theory

  1. Termination of pregnancy (1 hour)
    1. Define the termination , causes and indications.
    2. Explain types of terminations, advantage and disadvantage of each type.
    3. Demonstrate complications of termination of pregnancy.
  2. Prolonged Pregnancy (1 hour)
    1. Explain the concept of prolonged pregnancy.
    2. Illustrate the proper way for calculation of gestational age ,so reducing risk of misdiagnosis of prolonged pregnancy.
    3. Explain possible complication of prolonged pregnancy for the mother and foetus.
    4. Schedule a plane for the management of this condition with ensuring the best maternal and foetal outcome.
  3. The following eight hours
    1. Gastrointestinal tract disease in pregnancy (1 hour)
    2. Heart disease in pregnancy (1 hour)
    3. Anemia in pregnancy (1 hour)
    4. Acute infections in pregnancy (1 hour)
    5. Urinary tract diseases in pregnancy (1 hour)
    6. Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy (1 hour)
    7. Maternal injuries and obstetric shock (1 hour)
    8. Maternal & perinatal mortality (1 hour)
      1. Explain the medical diseases that may complicate pregnancy.
      2. Clarify its effect on the mother and foetus.
      3. Illustrate different method in diagnosis and early detection of these complications.
      4. Apply a plane in the management of these disorders to ensure good maternal and foetal outcome.
      5. Explain the causes of obstetric shock.
      6. Clarify the appropriate plane of management in this situations to ensure a good outcome.
      7. Define the maternal mortality and morbidity.
      8. Explain the common causes for maternal mortality and morbidities.
  4. Puberty (1 hour)
    1. Explain the normal puberty.
    2. Clarify the abnormal puberty and its causes.
    3. Illustrate the proper history taking , examinations and investigations in reaching accurate diagnosis.
    4. Explain the plane of management.
  5. Abnormal uterine bleeding I, II (2 hours)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of normal physiology of menstrual cycle in.
    2. Explain different causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in different age group.
    3. Illustrate the effect of various factor in pathogenesis of this condition.
    4. Demonstrate the plane of management.
  6. Contraception (1 hour)
    1. Define contraception.
    2. Explain the available contraceptive measures.
    3. Clarify different types, its mode of action and the failure rate, complications and contraindications of each method.
  7. Infection of the genital tract I, II (2 hours)
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the normal vaginal flora and mechanism of defense in the female genital tract.
    2. Define lower genital tract infection and most common cause.
    3. Illustrate the presentation of each infection and methods of diagnosis.
    4. Apply a plane of management.
    5. Define upper genital tract infection(pelvic inflammatory diseases) .
    6. Analyze the patient complain.
    7. Recognize the causative agents.
    8. Clarify the complications of PID on patient life.
    9. Communicate treatment options to patients and their partner.
    10. List treatment steps in the management.
  8. The following two hours
    1. The menopause (1 hour)
    2. Sex hormone therapy (1 hour)
      1. Define menopause.
      2. Clarify symptoms and signs of the perimenopause and menopause.
      3. Evaluate patient general condition and specific body system that will be directly affected by menopausal state such as cardiovascular system.
      4. List the available treatments for alleviating the symptoms of menopause.
  9. The following two hours
    1. Genital prolapse (1 hour)
    2. Urinary disorders in gynecology (1 hour)
      1. Define genital prolapse and its degrees.
      2. List the risk factors for this condition.
      3. Choose appropriate management plane for the patient according to age obstetrical and gynecological history.
      4. Define urinary disorder in gynecology.
      5. Classify urinary disorder according to symptoms and pathophysiology.
      6. Choose appropriate methods for investigations.
      7. Communicate treatment options to patient and address their concerns.
  10. Operative gynecology (1 hour)
  11. Explain the available operative techniques in gynecology, the indications, contraindications and complications of each.

  12. Endometriosis (1 hour)
    1. Define endometriosis.
    2. Illustrate its theories, clinical presentation.
    3. Organize available diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

4. Student assessment :
The minimum requirement of a student to pass is to achieve at least 50% of the total 100 marks assigned for the course.

The marks are distributed as follows :

  1. Daily quizzes and Homework (5%)
  2. Midterm Exam (25%) as single best answer questions and essay question
  3. Final Exam (70%) as
    • Single Best Answer 60 items
    • Modified – Essay Questions (4 cases)
    • EMQ questions

Students who fail to attain the 50% cut-off mark are required to re-sit for a second trial examination similar to the final one. Failing in the second trial entails the student to repeat the academic year.

5. Books and references:

  1. Ten Teachers in Obstetrics, Ten Teachers in Gynaecology
  2. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Update guidelines of RCOG & ACOG.

Fifth Year Curriculum

(Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GYNGyn-52) Second Semester

Total Hours: Theory 28     Practical     Clinical
Hours/Week: Theory   2     Practical     Clinical
Credits: 2

1. Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the normal and abnormal development of female genital tract and those with amenorrhea and intersex.
  2. Explain the sign and symptoms of these conditions.
  3. Explain the infertility and most common causes.
  4. Explain most common gynaecological oncological disorders.
  5. Clarify the methods of diagnosis, treatment and management of these disorders.
  6. Communicate treatment options to patient and address their concerns.

2.Instruction and learning methods and tools:
The course is given as once weekly for two groups in this grade (2 lectures weekly), lecture for 1 hour each (totally 2 hr. weekly). The lectures are interactive and composed of the case based learning with pre and post questions and encourage the student into self-directed learning.

3. Syllabus:

3.1. Theory

  1. Normal & abnormal development of the female (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge of the normal development of female genital tract during embryonic period.
    2. Explain abnormal development of the female genital tract and, causes and presentation of each condition.
    3. Illustrate the management options of each.
  2. Amenorrhea I, II (2 hours)
    1. Define amenorrhea.
    2. Classify amenorrhea (primary and secondary amenorrhea) .
    3. Construct a differential diagnosis based on different causes.
    4. Clarify the approach in examination, investigations, counselling and treatment.
  3. Intersex (1 hour)
    1. Demonstrate the knowledge of the normal female sexual development from embryonic life to puberty.
    2. Define intersex.
    3. Analyse patient complains.
    4. Construct a differential diagnosis based on that complain.
    5. Recognize the causes of different presentations.
    6. Plane the evaluation process according to clinical data.
    7. Communicate treatment options to patients and address their concerns.
  4. Infertility I, II (2 hours)
    1. Define infertility.
    2. Classify infertility according to duration and causes.
    3. Choose diagnostic studies to confirm diagnosis.
    4. Construct management plane for the infertile couple.
    5. Communicate treatment options to patients and address their concerns.
  5. Tumours of the ovary I, II (2 hours)
    1. Classify ovarian tumours into benign and malignant.
    2. Recall the etiology and causes of ovarian tumour in special age group.
    3. Apply knowledge in recognizing the clinical feature of ovarian tumours.
    4. Formulated plane for investigations for diagnosis.
    5. Explain management option and follow up.
    6. Demonstrate prognosis for malignant tumours and counselling the patients.
  6. Benign & malignant diseases of the vagina & vulva 1, 2 (1 hour)
    1. Classify diseases of vagina and vulva into benign and malignant.
    2. Recall the etiology and causes of these diseases in special age group.
    3. Apply knowledge in recognizing the clinical feature of malignant conditions.
    4. Formulated plane for investigations for diagnosis.
    5. Explain management option and follow up.
    6. Demonstrate prognosis for malignant tumours and counselling the patients.
  7. Benign & malignant diseases of the cervix I, II (2 hours)
    1. Classify cervical lesion into benign and malignant.
    2. Recall the etiology and causes of cervical lesion and premalignant conditions.
    3. Illustrate effective screening tests in prediction and prevention of cervical malignancies.
    4. Apply knowledge in recognizing the clinical feature of cervical precancerous conditions and malignancies.
    5. Formulated plane for investigations for diagnosis.
    6. Explain management option and follow up.
    7. Demonstrate prognosis for malignant tumors and counselling the patients.
  8. Benign & malignant diseases of the uterine body I, II (2 hours)
    1. Classify uterine tumours into benign and malignant.
    2. Recall the etiology and causes of uterine tumour in special age group.
    3. Apply knowledge in recognizing the clinical feature of uterine tumours.
    4. Formulated plane for investigations for diagnosis.
    5. Explain management option and follow up.
    6. Demonstrate prognosis for malignant tumours and counselling the patients.
  9. Psychiatric disorder in gynaecology (1 hour)
  10. Dysmenorrhoea (1 hour)

4. Student assessment :
The minimum requirement of a student to pass is to achieve at least 50% of the total 100 marks assigned for the course.

The marks are distributed as follows :

  1. Daily quizzes and Homework (5%)
  2. Midterm Exam (25%) as single best answer questions and essay question
  3. Final Exam (70%) as
    • Single Best Answer 60 items
    • Modified – Essay Questions (4 cases)
    • EMQ questions

Students who fail to attain the 50% cut-off mark are required to re-sit for a second trial examination similar to the final one. Failing in the second trial entails the student to repeat the academic year.

5. Books and references:

  1. Ten Teachers in Obstetrics, Ten Teachers in Gynaecology
  2. Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  3. Update guidelines of RCOG & ACOG.