Introduction
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Module 2015/2016
Dr. Abdelrahim Awadelkarim
Introduction
Objectives of the lecture:
 Definitions.
 OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE.
 Teaching strategies during this course.
 Course Learning Outcomes.
 ASSESSMENT.
 The Course References.
Welcome to the “new obstetrics and
gynaecology” module.
This is a relatively new comprehensive
module.
Definition
• obstetrics is the specialty of medicine’s
contact with pregnant woman. Obstetrics
(from the Latin obstare, "to stand by") is the
surgical specialty dealing with the care of
women and their children preconception ,
during pregnancy (prenatal period),
childbirth and the postnatal period. It
demands set of fundamental principles and
definitive professional responsibilities.
Definition
• Gynecology is the medical practice
dealing with the health of the female
reproductive system (uterus, vagina,
and ovaries as well as related pelvic
structures). Literally, outside medicine,
it means "the science of women".
• Obstetrics and gynaecology responsibilities are
in commitment to lifelong learning and
professional competence, honesty,
maintaining confidentiality, appropriate
relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Over this period, students will be equipped to
expand their clinical skills through the
acquisition of knowledge.
THE OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGY COURSE
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
1. Knowledge
Graduate should have sufficient knowledge and
understanding of:
a. The relevant anatomy, function and
development of the female genital tract and the
interaction between genital system and other
body systems.
b. The normal physiology of, puberty, onset of
menstruation, and menopause.
c. The normal pregnancy and childbirth, the
principles of antenatal and postnatal care.
d. The normal physiology of the fetus and placenta
1.Knowledge (cont.)
e. The aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical
presentation, natural history and prognosis of
common pregnancy related complications
affecting women, particular those which pose
acute danger to function, life or the community.
f. Common diagnostic tests and procedures, used in
obstetrics and gynaecology its application,
limitations and costs.
g. The management of common medical and
surgical conditions in pregnancy.
Con.
h. The management of common medical and
surgical conditions affecting non-pregnant
women.
i. The principles of health education and
disease prevention in the care of women at
different stages of their lives.
j. The principles and ethics related to woman
health care and the responsibilities of the
obstetrician and gynaecologist
Con.
2. Skills
Graduate should acquire the skills of :
a. Take a tactful, accurate and organized medical
history .
b. Perform a gentle and accurate physical examination.
c. Integrate history and physical examination to reach a
provisional diagnosis or appropriate differential
diagnosis.
d. Select the most appropriate and cost effective
diagnostic procedures.
e. Formulate a management plan.
Skills (Cont.)
f. Counsel patients and families clearly regarding
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures before
eliciting consent.
g. Perform common life-saving procedures .
h. Know how to perform office procedures .
i. Use information resources to obtain further
knowledge and interpret medical evidence
critically and scientifically .
j. Communicate clearly and considerately with
other health professionals .
3. Attitudes
Con.
Graduate should have the attitude of
a. Respect for every woman being and abide by
ethical principles.
b. Cultivate a desire to ease pain and suffering
including psychological pain.
c. Willingness to work in a team with other health
professionals.
d. Responsibility to develop and maintain life-long
learning attitude.
e. Cultivate a professional and ethical attitude in
patient management.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
:
 Discuss etiology, mechanisms, morphology and effects of
diseases and their clinical significance.
 Explain principles of various basic medical and surgical
modalities and measures in the management of diseases
and patient care.
 Recognize the life cycle and effects of growth, development,
and aging upon the individual, family and community.
Course Learning Outcomes
Cognitive Skills :
 Comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts, and
evidence.
 Establish diagnoses and therapies using sound clinical
judgments.
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility:
 Take care of individual patient care keeping the cultures and
customs of the community.
Course Learning Outcomes
Communication, Information Technology and
Numerical skills:
 Provide patients with appropriate information about their
medicines that improve safety and effectiveness .
 Use of log books and portfolios.
Course Learning Outcomes
Psychomotor skills :
 Apply sensory cues in motor activities .
 Show skillful performance of motor activities .
 Perform high levels of motor skills .
 Practice general and system based physical
examination of patient and record observations .
Teaching stratigies during this
course
1) Theoretical (lectures,tutorial,PBL)
2) Skill lab.
3) Bedside teaching.
4) Afternoon hospital activities.
The Course References
• Ten Teachers Obstetrics 19th ed.
• Ten Teachers Gynecology 19th ed.
• Hacker/ Moore: Essentials of Obstetrics and
Gynecology 5th ed.
• William’s Obstetrics F. Cunninghm, Kenneth Leveno,
Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Larry Glistrap and
Katharine Wenstorm 23d ed.
• William’s gynaecology F. Cunninghm, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Larry Glistrap
and Katharine Wenstorm
The course references (cont.)
• To use the resources of the medical library
faculty of medicine UoH and recognized web
sites
• www.emedicine.com
• www.studentconsult.com
• www.uptodate.com
• www.scog.com
• www.rcog.org.com
ASSESSMENT
• In this Course your performance will be assessed according
to the following:
• Midterm written
(45 MCQS)
15 Marks
• Midterm OSCE
(20 station)
10 Marks
• Final written
(60 MCQS)
20 Marks
• Final OSCE
(20 station)
15 Marks
• Clinical examination
30 Marks
• Attendance & Log book
10 Marks
Total
= 100 Marks
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Confine to the hospital and departments
rules.
2. Refrain from performing any
unsupervised/unauthorized procedures.
3. Record the results of all interactions with
patients in a manner laid down by the
supervisor.
4. Report immediately to the supervisor any
change in patient demeanor or health that
occurs while the supervisor is not in the
room.
INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
5. Refrain from any clinical contact when she
could potentially be impaired by drugs or
disease
6. Refrain from any contact with a patient in
the absence of a third person
7. Abide by the standard of ethical behavior.
8. Student is expected to conform to the dress
code and dress in a professional manner. At
all times student should wear his/her
UNIVERSITY CARD and WHITE COAT