The Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) course provides a comprehensive study of female reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic disorders. The course integrates theoretical knowledge from anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology with practical skills in antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic care, enabling students to manage both routine and emergency conditions effectively.
Students are trained to assess maternal and fetal well-being, reproductive health, and gynecologic disorders, while developing expertise in high-risk pregnancy management, labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery, family planning, and preventive care. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, patient counseling, ethical considerations, and professional communication with women and families.
The course combines lectures, clinical rotations, case discussions, hands-on procedures, labor room exposure, and operative observations, providing a solid foundation for hospital-based and community obstetric and gynecologic care.
Course Structure
Obstetrics
- Introduction to obstetrics: scope, anatomy, physiology, and maternal history taking
- Normal pregnancy: physiological changes, fetal monitoring, antenatal care
- Pregnancy complications: hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, multiple pregnancy, fetal growth restriction
- Labor and delivery: stages of labor, maternal and fetal monitoring, normal and instrumental deliveries, cesarean section
- Postpartum care: physiological changes, postpartum hemorrhage, puerperal infections, breastfeeding support
- Maternal-fetal medicine: high-risk pregnancy, obstetric emergencies, fetal surveillance
Gynecology
- Gynecologic history taking and examination
- Menstrual disorders: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia
- Reproductive endocrinology: infertility, PCOS, contraception
- Gynecologic infections: STIs, vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease
- Gynecologic oncology: cervical, ovarian, endometrial cancers; breast disorders; early detection
- Benign gynecologic disorders: fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, prolapse, menopause
- Gynecologic surgery: minor and major procedures, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, hysterectomy
- Emergency OB/GYN: ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, acute pelvic pain, obstetric trauma, hemorrhage
Practical & Clinical Rotations
- Outpatient department (OPD) and ward rounds
- Antenatal clinics and labor room exposure
- Gynecology clinics and minor procedures
- Case-based learning, presentations, and simulations
- Observation of operative procedures and deliveries
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Monitor maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and delivery.
- Manage normal and high-risk pregnancies, labor, and postpartum care.
- Diagnose and treat common gynecologic disorders and infections.
- Provide counseling on family planning, contraception, and reproductive health.
- Recognize and manage obstetric and gynecologic emergencies.
- Interpret laboratory and imaging studies relevant to OB/GYN.
- Perform basic clinical procedures in obstetrics and gynecology.
- Communicate effectively and ethically with women and families regarding reproductive health.
Integration and Relevance
The course integrates with neonatology, pediatrics, endocrinology, surgery, emergency medicine, and community health, preparing students for clinical practice, maternal and child healthcare, preventive medicine, and postgraduate training in OB/GYN or related specialties.
