FELLOWSHIP IN Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Overview of Obstetrics: Definition, Scope, and Importance
• Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
• Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
• Disorders of the Menstrual Cycle & Hormonal Regulation
• Contraception: Pre and Postpartum Counseling & Options
• Reproductive anatomy and physiology
• Essentials of antenatal and postnatal care
• Common gynecological conditions and their management
• Overview of family planning and contraception
• Preoperative & Postoperative Care in Gynecological Surgeries
• Gynecological Exams & Procedures: Basics & Techniques
• Dilation & Curettage (D&C): Indications & Techniques
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Screening & Management

Module 2: Pregnancy and Disease Management

• Normal Pregnancy: Physiological Changes & Management
• Maternal Physiology During Pregnancy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal
• Prenatal Assessment: History, Physical Examination & Risk Stratification
• Nutritional Management in Pregnancy: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Supplements
• Infections in Pregnancy: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal & Protozoal Infections
• Viral Diseases in Pregnancy: TORCH Infections, COVID-19, Hepatitis, HIV
• Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: PIH, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia
• Gestational Diabetes: Screening, Diagnosis & Management
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Complete & Partial Molar Pregnancy
• Hematological Disorders in Pregnancy: Anemia, Thrombophilia, Hemoglobinopathies
• Obstetric Cholestasis & Liver Diseases in Pregnancy
• Preterm Labor: Causes, Prevention & Management
• Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PPROM): Diagnosis & Management
• Autoimmune Disorders & Pregnancy: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroid Disorders

Module 3: Complications in Pregnancy

• Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR): Diagnosis & Management
• Multiple Pregnancies: Twin, Triplet, Higher Order Pregnancy Complications
• Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis & Surgical Management
• High-Risk Pregnancy: Risk Factors, Screening & Monitoring
• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC): Guidelines & Safety Considerations
• Polyhydramnios & Oligohydramnios: Causes, Diagnosis & Management
• Malpresentations & Malpositions: Breech, Transverse, Face, Brow
• Maternal and Fetal Injuries During Labor
• Antepartum Hemorrhage: Etiology, Diagnosis & Management
• Contracted Pelvis: Diagnosis, Management & Implications for Delivery
• Shoulder Dystocia: Risk Factors, Maneuvers & Emergency Interventions
• Pregnancy in Rh-Negative Mother with Rh-Positive Baby: Prevention & Treatment

Module 4: Fetal Medicine and Diagnosis

• Fetal Medicine: Ultrasound Role in Obstetric Care
• Electronic Fetal Surveillance: CTG, Doppler & Biophysical Profile
• Prenatal Genetic Screening & Diagnosis: Down Syndrome, NIPT
• Congenital Anomalies: Screening, Detection & Management

Module 5: Labor, Delivery & Complications

• Stages of Labor: Mechanism & Management
• Prolonged Labor: Causes, Diagnosis & Interventions
• Instrumental Vaginal Birth: Vacuum & Forceps Techniques
• Cesarean Section: Indications, Surgical Steps & Post-Op Care
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH): Etiology, Diagnosis & Management
• Neonatal Resuscitation & Immediate Neonatal Care
• Postpartum Care: Physical, Emotional & Psychological Recovery
• Maternal Collapse in Labor: Causes & Emergency Management
• Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Recognition & Immediate Response

Module 6: Minimal Access Surgery, Laparoscopic Procedures and Hysteroscopy Training

• Introduction to Minimal Access Surgery
• Sterilization Procedures
• Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries
• Hysteroscopy Basics
• Hysteroscopic Equipment
• Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
• Operative Hysteroscopy: Core Procedures
• Endometrial Management
• Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Surgery
• Complications & Patient Care
• Advances & Future Directions

Module 7: Gynecological Oncology

• Overview of Gynecological Cancers: Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian & Vulvar
• Radical Surgery for Cervical Cancer
• Endometrial Cancer Surgery: Indications & Techniques
• Ovarian Cancer Surgery: Debulking & Cytoreductive Techniques
• Management of Vulvar Cancer

Module 8: Infertility & Assisted Reproductive Technologies

• Basics of Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology
• Evaluation & Management of Female Infertility
• Evaluation & Management of Male Infertility
• Ovulation Induction Protocols & Monitoring
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) & Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• Gamete Donation & Surrogacy

Module 9: Gynecological Disorders

• Menstrual Disorders
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
• Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Ovarian Disorders
• Cervical Disorders
• Endometrial Disorders
• Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
• Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Disorders
• Urinary Incontinence in Women
• Gynecological Cancers
• Gynecological Emergencies
• Infertility & Reproductive Endocrine Disorders
• Adolescent Gynecology
• Perimenopause & Menopause
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Module 10: Maternal Health and Pregnancy Care

• Antenatal screening and diagnostic tests
• Management of common complications in pregnancy
• Intrapartum care and delivery techniques
• Postpartum care and maternal well-being
• Medical Disorders Complicating Pregnancy

Module 11: Global Women's Health and Public Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Cultural competence in global women's health
• Addressing health disparities in women's healthcare
• Public health initiatives in obstetrics and gynecology
• International perspectives on reproductive health
• Monitoring the Baby at Low Risk of Intrapartum Hypoxia
• Practice management and quality improvement
• Healthcare policy and advocacy in women's health
• Financial aspects of running an obstetrics and gynecology practice
• Pathophysiology of CTG

Module 12: Risk Management & Medico-Legal Aspects

• Clinical Governance & Medical Documentation
• Medico-Legal Issues in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Ethical Considerations in Reproductive Medicine