MS OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system during puberty, reproductive age group & menopause; including the physiological changes during pregnancy, labour & puerperium

PO2: Provide quality care to the community in diagnosis and management of antenatal, intranatal and postnatal period of normal and abnormal pregnancy and labour and also effectively manage all obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.

PO3: Impart appropriate pre conceptional counselling, antenatal & post natal care;

PO4: Give adequate pre procedure information before taking a written valid consent & give appropriate post operative advice

PO4: Outline the national health programmes related to obstetrics and gynaecology and summarize the acts and laws related to the speciality, especially the MTP act and  PCPNDT act.

PO5: Demonstrate knowledge on RTI & HIV infection in  women and provide  advice on management of these infections in both obstetrics & gynaecological conditions and also plan and implement preventive strategies. 

PO6: Describe the principles of pathogenesis & management of benign & malignant genital and breast tumours; counsel patients regarding the importance of screening methods & preventive strategies for gynaecological malignancies & refer appropriately when needed.

PO7: Recognize the health needs of adolescent girls, post menopausal woman and geriatric age group and their rights related to reproductive function, sexuality, contraception and safe abortion.

PO8: Demonstrate skill in educating medical, paramedical and nonmedical persons, function as a part of team, develop communication skills, adopt ethical principles and maintain proper etiquette while communicating with patients , relatives and other health personnels and proper documentation of  the communication and relevant information pertaining to every case 

PO9: Acquire competency required to practice in the community and at all levels of health system, that is, management of low and high risk pregnancy, labour and puerperium, management of gynaecological conditions including paediatric, adolescent and geriatric conditions; understand the principles of drug prescription in obstetrics & gynaecology; perform basic gynaecological  and obstetrics ultrasonography including doppler.

PO10: Demonstrate elementary knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and care, anesthesiology, vital statistics and genetics related to the subject.

PO11: Describe the principles of various methods of contraception (including sterilisation) and Medical Termination of Pregnancy and appropriately advice a couple seeking contraception / MTP

PO12: Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive evaluation and management of an infertile couple, including assisted reproductive techniques. 

PO13: Plan  research projects after understanding the principles and ethics of data collection, storage, retrieval and analysis demonstrate skills to critically appraise scientific data; Understand quality improvement and management, including usage of clinical audit cycles, applying standard guidelines and protocol.

PO14: Perform or assist  common procedures in obstetrics & gynaecology, major and minor surgeries including OPD and LT procedures and endoscopic surgeries.

PO15: Recognize and address the medico legal aspects and ethical issues encountered in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.