Obstetrics and Gynaecology

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the student should have acquired enough knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him:

1. Recognise the principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and explain the physiological basis and applied anatomy of control of conception;
2. examine clinically all gynaecological and obstetrical cases, obtain relevant clinical history and elicit the relevant physical signs and record them systematically;
3. Describe common gynaecological diseases including their possible causations, complications and the method(s) of their prevention;
4. Manage common gynaecological conditions;
5. Comprehend the principles and practice of antenatal care both as a form of preventive medicine and as a form of health education;
6. Describe common obstetrical presentations (normal and abnormal), mechanism of normal labour and delivery and methods of early detection of abnormal presentations;
7. Identify high risk obstetrical problems and be able to prevent or diminish such risks and undertake timely referral to appropriate centres;
8. Manage normal and abnormal deliveries, bearing in mind the principles underlying such management approaches;
9. Undertake simple anaesthesia and analgesia in gynaecological and obstetrical procedures;
10. Manage rationally common obstetrical and gynaecological emergencies, including making timely referrals to appropriate centres a  necessary and prevent their occurrence;
11. Undertake relevant laboratory and other diagnostic aids to reach or verify diagnosis and appreciate the limitations of such investigations;
12. Work within a health team and acquire leadership qualities; and
13. Practice with high bedside manners and ethical standards, have a deep respect and concern for his patients and be aware of the legal aspects of practice in his environment.