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MS. OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Goal
The goal of postgraduate medical education shall be to produce a competent specialist and / or a medical teacher as stated in the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2000 and its amendments thereof [May2018]
(i) Who shall recognize the health needs of the community, and carry out professional obligations ethically and in keeping with the objectives of the national health policy.
(ii) Who shall have mastered most of the competencies, pertaining to the specialty, that are required to be practiced at the secondary and the tertiary levels of the health care delivery system.
(iii) Who shall be aware of the contemporary advances and developments in the discipline concerned.
(iv) Who shall have acquired a spirit of scientific inquiry and is oriented to the principles of research methodology and epidemiology, and
(v) Who shall have acquired the basic skills in teaching of the medical and paramedical professionals.
General Objectives
At the end of the postgraduate training in the discipline concerned the student shall be able to:
(i) Recognize the importance of the concerned specialty in the context of the health need of the community and the national priorities in the health sector.
(ii) Practice the specialty concerned ethically and in step with the principles of primary health care.
(iii) Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the basic sciences relevant to the concerned specialty.
(iv) Identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of health in a given case, and take them into account while planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and promotive measures/strategies.
(v) Diagnose and manage majority of the conditions in the specialty concerned on the basis of clinical assessment, and appropriately selected and conducted investigations.
(vi) Plan and advice measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients suffering from disease and disability related to the specialty.
(vii) Demonstrate skills in documentation of individual case details as well as morbidity and mortality data relevant to the assigned situation.
(viii) Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and exhibit interpersonal behaviour in accordance with the societal norms and expectations.
(ix) Play the assigned role in the implementation of national health programs, effectively and responsibly.
(x) Organize and supervise the chosen/assigned health care services demonstrating adequate managerial skills in the clinic/hospital or the field situation.
(xi) Develop skills as a self-directed learner; recognize continuing educational needs, select and use appropriate learning resources.
(xii) Demonstrate competence in basic concept of research methodology and epidemiology, and be able to critically analyse relevant published research literature.
(xiii) Develop skills in using educational methods and techniques as applicable to the teaching of medical/nursing students, general physicians and paramedical health workers.
(xiv) Function as an effective leader of a team engaged in health care, research or training.
Statement of the Competencies
Keeping in view the general objectives of postgraduate training, each discipline shall aim at development of specific competencies, which shall be defined and spelt out in clear terms. Each department shall produce a statement and bring it to the notice of the trainees in the beginning of the program so that he or she can direct the efforts towards the attainment of these competencies.
Components of the PG Curriculum
The major components of the PG curriculum shall be:
• Theoretical knowledge
• Practical/clinical Skills
• Training in writing thesis/research articles
• Attitudes, including communication.
• Training in research methodology, medical ethics & medicolegal aspects
• Teaching skills to the undergraduates, juniors and support teams
The postgraduate course M.S. (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) should enable a medical
graduate to practice Obstetrics and Gynaecology with adequate competency, in an ethical
manner and empathy.
• To continue to update with recent advances.
• To act as a team leader in executing the National Health Policies.
Objectives:
The objective of the course is to train an OBGyn Specialist who shall have:
i. Mastered most of the competencies that are required to be practiced at the secondary
and the tertiary levels of the health care delivery system
ii. Acquired a spirit of scientific inquiry and is oriented to the principles of research
methodology and epidemiology,
iii. Acquired the basic skills in teaching of the medical and paramedical professionals.
iv. Who shall continue to evince keen interest in continuing Obstetrics & Gynaecology
education, irrespective of whether he or she is in a teaching institution or is a
practicing Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.
The objectives are considered under the sub headings
• Knowledge (Cognitive domain)
• Skills(Psychomotor domain)
• Human values, Ethical practice & Communication abilities(Affector domain)
Specific Learning Objectives:
The specific learning objectives of postgraduate training course in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
would be to train an MBBS doctor who will:
• Practice Obstetrics & Gynaecology efficiently and effectively, backed by scientific
knowledge and skill base.
• Exercise empathy and a caring attitude towards patients and maintain high ethical
standards.
• Who shall develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing education
needs and select & use appropriate learning resources.
• Who shall learn basic concepts of research methodology & epidemiology and be able
to critically analyze relevant published research literature.
• Be a motivated ‘teacher’ – keen to share his/ her knowledge and skills with a
colleague, junior or any learner.
• Offer to the community, the current quality of ‘Standard care’ in Obstetrics &
Gynecological diagnosis’ as well as therapeutics, medical or surgical, for common as
well as referred conditions.
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• Periodically self assess his/ her performance and keep abreast with ongoing advances
in the field & apply the same in his /her practice.
• Be aware of his / her own limitations to the application of the specialty in situations
which warrant referral to major centers or individuals more qualified to treat.
• Apply research and epidemiological methods during his/her practice. The candidate
shall be able to present or publish work done by him/her.
• Contribute as an individual or in a group or institution towards the fulfillment of
national objectives with regard to prevention of maternal mortality and morbidity and
improving the neonatal outcome.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and relatives so as to educate them
sufficiently and give them full benefit of informed consent to treatment and ensure
compliance.
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