OBG9358 : GYNCOLOGY II
Semester 4
Gynecology II (Master's Level) Course Outline
A master's-level Gynecology II course provides advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the female reproductive system. It emphasizes evidence-based practice, minimally invasive surgery, reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and research.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of gynecologic disorders and their management.
- Perform comprehensive gynecologic assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Manage common and complex gynecologic conditions.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations and imaging.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate leadership, ethical practice, and effective communication.
- Conduct and evaluate gynecologic research.
Topic 1: Advanced Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy of the female reproductive tract
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Menstrual cycle regulation
- Ovarian physiology
- Puberty and menopause
- Hormonal regulation and feedback mechanisms
Topic 2: Gynecologic History and Examination
- Comprehensive history taking
- Pelvic examination
- Breast examination
- Clinical documentation
- Diagnostic approach to gynecologic symptoms
- Communication and counseling skills
Topic 3: Diagnostic Procedures in Gynecology
- Pelvic ultrasonography
- Doppler ultrasound
- Hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy
- Laparoscopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Cervical cytology (Pap smear)
- HPV testing
- Imaging (CT and MRI)
- Laboratory investigations
Topic 4: Benign Gynecologic Disorders
- Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
- Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)
- Adenomyosis
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Topic 5: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Ovulatory disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Thyroid disorders
- Female infertility
- Male factor infertility
- Ovulation induction
- Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Fertility preservation
Topic 6: Gynecologic Oncology
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Screening and prevention
- Staging systems
- Surgical management
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Palliative care
Topic 7: Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Fistulae (vesicovaginal and rectovaginal)
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Urodynamic studies
- Conservative management
- Surgical management
- Rehabilitation
Topic 8: Menopause and Midlife Health
- Menopausal transition
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular health
- Sexual health
- Urogenital syndrome of menopause
- Lifestyle interventions
Topic 9: Family Planning and Contraception
- Contraceptive counseling
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- Emergency contraception
- Permanent contraception
- Contraception in special populations
- Medical eligibility criteria
Topic 10: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Genital Infections
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Herpes simplex virus
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal infections
- Prevention and partner management
Topic 11: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Principles of laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Electrosurgery
- Energy devices
- Surgical anatomy
- Complication prevention
- Postoperative care
- Robotic surgery (overview)
Topic 12: Advanced Gynecologic Surgery
- Myomectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Management of surgical complications
Topic 13: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Disorders of puberty
- Congenital anomalies
- Menstrual disorders
- Adolescent contraception
- Sexual health education
- Safeguarding and child protection
Topic 14: Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice
- Medical ethics
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- Reproductive rights
- Gender-based violence
- Medico-legal issues
- Professional standards
- Cultural competence
Topic 15: Research, Leadership, and Evidence-Based Practice
- Research methodology
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Critical appraisal
- Clinical guidelines
- Clinical audit
- Quality improvement
- Health policy
- Leadership in women's health
- Dissertation or thesis preparation
Clinical Skills
Students are expected to become proficient in:
- Comprehensive gynecologic assessment
- Pelvic examination
- Breast examination
- Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear and HPV testing)
- Colposcopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Pelvic ultrasound interpretation
- Endometrial biopsy
- IUD insertion and removal
- Counseling for contraception and menopause
- Management of gynecologic emergencies
- Preoperative and postoperative care
Assessment Methods
- Written examinations (MCQs, SAQs, essays)
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Clinical case presentations
- Viva voce examinations
- Practical and procedural skills assessments
- Clinical logbook
- Journal club presentations
- Research proposal
- Dissertation or thesis
- Clinical audit or quality improvement project
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates should be able to:
- Diagnose and manage common and complex gynecologic disorders.
- Perform advanced gynecologic procedures safely and effectively.
- Apply evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines.
- Provide comprehensive reproductive and sexual healthcare across the lifespan.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement in women's health.
- Conduct, interpret, and apply research to advance gynecologic practice.
OBG9358 : GYNECOLOGY II
Semester 4
Gynecology II (Master's Level) Course Outline
A master's-level Gynecology II course provides advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the female reproductive system. It emphasizes evidence-based practice, minimally invasive surgery, reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, and research.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of gynecologic disorders and their management.
- Perform comprehensive gynecologic assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Manage common and complex gynecologic conditions.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations and imaging.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate leadership, ethical practice, and effective communication.
- Conduct and evaluate gynecologic research.
Topic 1: Advanced Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy of the female reproductive tract
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Menstrual cycle regulation
- Ovarian physiology
- Puberty and menopause
- Hormonal regulation and feedback mechanisms
Topic 2: Gynecologic History and Examination
- Comprehensive history taking
- Pelvic examination
- Breast examination
- Clinical documentation
- Diagnostic approach to gynecologic symptoms
- Communication and counseling skills
Topic 3: Diagnostic Procedures in Gynecology
- Pelvic ultrasonography
- Doppler ultrasound
- Hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy
- Laparoscopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Cervical cytology (Pap smear)
- HPV testing
- Imaging (CT and MRI)
- Laboratory investigations
Topic 4: Benign Gynecologic Disorders
- Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)
- Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)
- Adenomyosis
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Topic 5: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Ovulatory disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Thyroid disorders
- Female infertility
- Male factor infertility
- Ovulation induction
- Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Fertility preservation
Topic 6: Gynecologic Oncology
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Screening and prevention
- Staging systems
- Surgical management
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Palliative care
Topic 7: Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Fistulae (vesicovaginal and rectovaginal)
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Urodynamic studies
- Conservative management
- Surgical management
- Rehabilitation
Topic 8: Menopause and Midlife Health
- Menopausal transition
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular health
- Sexual health
- Urogenital syndrome of menopause
- Lifestyle interventions
Topic 9: Family Planning and Contraception
- Contraceptive counseling
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- Emergency contraception
- Permanent contraception
- Contraception in special populations
- Medical eligibility criteria
Topic 10: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Genital Infections
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Herpes simplex virus
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal infections
- Prevention and partner management
Topic 11: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Principles of laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Electrosurgery
- Energy devices
- Surgical anatomy
- Complication prevention
- Postoperative care
- Robotic surgery (overview)
Topic 12: Advanced Gynecologic Surgery
- Myomectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Management of surgical complications
Topic 13: Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Disorders of puberty
- Congenital anomalies
- Menstrual disorders
- Adolescent contraception
- Sexual health education
- Safeguarding and child protection
Topic 14: Ethics, Law, and Professional Practice
- Medical ethics
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- Reproductive rights
- Gender-based violence
- Medico-legal issues
- Professional standards
- Cultural competence
Topic 15: Research, Leadership, and Evidence-Based Practice
- Research methodology
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Critical appraisal
- Clinical guidelines
- Clinical audit
- Quality improvement
- Health policy
- Leadership in women's health
- Dissertation or thesis preparation
Clinical Skills
Students are expected to become proficient in:
- Comprehensive gynecologic assessment
- Pelvic examination
- Breast examination
- Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear and HPV testing)
- Colposcopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Pelvic ultrasound interpretation
- Endometrial biopsy
- IUD insertion and removal
- Counseling for contraception and menopause
- Management of gynecologic emergencies
- Preoperative and postoperative care
Assessment Methods
- Written examinations (MCQs, SAQs, essays)
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Clinical case presentations
- Viva voce examinations
- Practical and procedural skills assessments
- Clinical logbook
- Journal club presentations
- Research proposal
- Dissertation or thesis
- Clinical audit or quality improvement project
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates should be able to:
- Diagnose and manage common and complex gynecologic disorders.
- Perform advanced gynecologic procedures safely and effectively.
- Apply evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines.
- Provide comprehensive reproductive and sexual healthcare across the lifespan.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement in women's health.
- Conduct, interpret, and apply research to advance gynecologic practice.