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1. General Information

Title: Obstetrics and Gynecology

School: NVU School of Medicine

Component leader: Mariam Kharaishvili

Other University academic

NA Outside contributors: NA
Staff teaching:
Unit code (if already QF Level VI, VII or VIII
MD2401 VII (MD)
assigned): (BA/MA/MD/PhD etc.):
Teaching period
Component credits: 12 ECTS IV year, Fall
(Spring/Fall):

Programmes for which the Programmes for which

Component is compulsory: Medicine the Component is NA
optional:

Pre-requisite Body systems IV, Pre-requisite

Component(s): Physical Diagnosis, qualifications: NA
(Component code(s)) Clinical Skills IV (text description)
Post-requisite
Obstetrics/Gynaecol Component replaces:
Component(s): NA
ogy, Gynaecology, (if any)
(Component code(s))
Component is to be
Spring 2019 Date of proposal:
implemented:
Estimated student
Maximum class size:
numbers:
Applied for Available for Available to
Work experience/
minor N online N Exchange Y N
placement:
qualification: enrolment students:
Available to Prior
Non-degree N Registration Y Other N Other N
students: Requirement
2. Aims and Learning Outcomes

Component Description This three -week Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology aiming to encounter
(summary, especially important for elective
Components) students with activities related to labour and delivery,main gynaecological
problems takes place in inpatient obstetrical and gynaecological units at the
hospital. Students attend lectures and practicals on a range of obstetrical and
gynecological topics. In obstetrical and gynecological setting the students are
responsible for taking obstetrical history and complete log-books.

Component Objectives: The Obstetrics and Gynecology course is designed to develop the knowledge,
skills and attitudes and to achieve clinical competence in managing common
and important clinical problems that women may present within the discipline
under supervision of the doctor
Generic Learning Outcomes: With respect to all the generic competencies, the medical student should
achieve the following:

Knowledge and awareness

Demonstrate knowledge of physiological and pathological processes taking
part during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

Capacity for applying knowledge in practice

Demonstrate the ability to take an obstetrical and gynecological history.

Decision-making
Demonstrate the ability to assess and manage common and important
problems which women will present within the discipline of Obstetrics and
gynecology with the doctor supervisor. Access and critically appraise the
literature relevant to obstetrics and gynecology.

Capacity to learn
Ability to identify gaps in knowledge and retrieve independently relevant
information.

Communication skills
Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their families.

Values

Ensure that women have given informed consent before conducting and/or
being present for examinations or procedures. Follow main medical ethical
rules,including confidentiality.

Subject Specific Learning By the end of the obstetrics course the medical student will be able to:
Outcomes
(if applicable)
● Develop a working differential diagnosis and management plan under
supervision
● Understand and explain the risks and benefits of investigations and
treatments
● Demonstrate the ability to present a patient case in a clear, concise, and
complete manner.
● Attain informed consent from the patient before any invasive procedure
● To be able to perform:
✓ Leopold manoeuvres
✓ Symphysis- fundal height measurement
✓ Fetal heart auscultation
✓ Assess presenting part
 ✓ Carry out Pelvimentry
✓ Inserting Speculum
✓ Taking vaginal smear
✓ Taking Pap-Smear

Learning Outcomes Matrix:

NQF relevant (please indicate where appropriate):

Knowledge and Understanding √ Applying Knowledge √

Making Judgments
√ Learning Skills √

Communication Skills √ Values √

Other or Detailed:
Please indicate which skills will be developed most as part of this Component. Please choose a minimum of 3
(Maximum of 5) from the list below.

Analytical Skills √ Leadership

Commercial Awareness Planning and Organisation

Confidence Professionalism

Creative Problem Solving √ Research Skills √

Critical Thinking √ Self Awareness

Ethical Awareness Social and Cultural Sensitivity

Flexibility √ Team Working

Independent Working Time Management

Initiative

3. Teaching and Learning Methods

 Duration Total Student Academic staff
Method Number hours each workload hours contact hours
Lectures: 30 3

30 3
Practicals:

Quiz with MCQs -2 2 1 1 2

OSCE 1 2 2
Independent learning: 121 59
(give details below)

Total student study hours: (30 hrs per 1 credits): 360

Details of Independent Learning:

Of 121 hrs of independent learning 10 hrs are allocated for night calls, 40 – for accomplishing home
assignments, 30 – library, 41 – for preparing exams.

Weekly Schedule of Student Workload (15weeks):

Topic: MATERNAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Day1 Content: Maternal Anatomy, Maternal Physiology, Congenital Genitourinary
Abnormalities.
Obstetric history and examination.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Day 2 Topic: PLACENTATION, EMBRYOGENESIS, AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Content: Implantation and Placental abnormalities, Embryogenesis and Fetal
Morphological Development.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Topic: PRECONCEPTIONAL AND PRENATAL CARE
Day 3 Content: Preconceptional Counseling, Prenatal Care
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Day 4 Topic: THE FETAL PATIENT
Content: Fetal imaging, Amnionic Fluid, Teratology, Teratogens, and
Fetotoxic Agents, Genetics, Prenatal Diagnosis,Fetal Disorders, FetalTherapy, Fetal
Assessment.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds

Day 5 Topic: EARLY PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

Content: Abortion, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Ectopic Pregnancy.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Clinical skills Discussion and analysis of study material, Discussion/debates, case analysis,
simulation situational histories of patients. Interpretation of data.
environment Clinical skills

Day 6 Topic: Labor

Content: Physiology of Labor, Normal Labor, Abnormal Labor, Intrapartum
Assessment. Induction and Augmentation of Labor, Obstetrical Analgesia and
Anesthesia.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds

Day 7 Topic: Delivery

Content: Vaginal Delivery, Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy, Breech
Delivery, Operative Vaginal Delivery, Prior Cesarean Delivery
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Day 8 Topic: The newborn
Content: The Newborn, The Preterm Newborn, Diseases and Injuries of th Term
Newborn, Stillbirth.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds

Day 9 Topic: The puerperium

Content: The Puerperium, Puerperal Complications, Contraception, Sterilization.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 23rd Edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
 Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong

Day 10 Topic: OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS

Content: General Considerations and MaternalEvaluation, Care and Trauma,
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disorders, Chronic Hypertension, Pulmonary Disorders,
Thromboembolic Disorders, Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders, Gastrointestinal
Disorders, Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders. Hematological Disorders,
Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine Disorders, Connective-Tissue Disorders, Neurological
Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, Dermatological Disorders, Neoplastic Disorders,
Infectious Diseases, Sexually Transmitted Infections
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds
Clinical skills Discussion and analysis of study material, Discussion/debates, case analysis,
simulation situational histories of patients. Interpretation of data.
environment Clinical skills

Day 11 Topic: Obstetric Emergencies

Content: The collapsed/ unresponsive patient, Sepsis, obstetric haemorrhage,
eclampsia, amniotic fluid embolism, umbilical cord prolapse shoulder dystocia, uterine
inversion, uterine rupture, thrombosis and thromboembolism, impacted head at
caesarean section.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds

Day 12 Topic: The neonate

Content: neonatal anatomy and physiology, neonatal care, congenital anomalies,
encephalopathy and other problems, preterm babies, breastfeeding and medication.
Reading:
Williams Obstetrics: 24th edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith
Edmonds

Midterm Quiz

Day 13 Topic: Benign general gynecology

Content: the female sexual organs and pelvis, well woman care, Gynaecological
History and Examination, and Imaging Anatomy, Embryology and Sex Determination
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 14 Topic: hormonal control of the menstrual cycle and hormonal disorders
Content: physiology of the menstrual cycle, Puberty and Control of the Menstrual
Cycle, puberty and secondary sexual development , disorders of sexual development,
disorder of menstrual regularity.

Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth

Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 15 Topic: Disorders of menstrual bleeding
Content: heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhoea,

Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth

Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Clinical skills Discussion and analysis of study material, Discussion/debates, case analysis,
simulation situational histories of patients. Interpretation of data. Clinical skills
environment

Day 16 Topic: Reproductive Endocrinology

Content: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism, Evaluation of the
Infertile Couple, Treatment of the Infertile Couple, The Mature Woman

Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth

Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 17 Topic: Benign Conditions of the Ovary and Pelvis
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 18 Topic: Implantation and Early Pregnancy
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 19 Topic: Contraception, Subfertility
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 20 Topic: Menopause and Post-Menopausal Health
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds

Clinical skills Discussion and analysis of study material, Discussion/debates, case analysis,
simulation situational histories of patients. Interpretation of data.
environment Clinical skills

Day 21 Topic: Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Problems

Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 22 Topic: Benign Conditions of the Uterus and Endometrium
Benign Conditions of the Vagina and Vulva, and Psychosexual Problems
Content:
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
 Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds

Day 23 Topic: Malignant Disease of the Ovary

Malignant Disease of the Uterus and Endometrium
Content: ovarian cancers, epithelian tumours, primary peritoneal carcinoma, sex cord
stromal tumours, germ cell tumours. endometrial cancer, sarcomas of the uterus

Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth

Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 24 Topic: Malignant Disease of the Cervix, Vagina and Vulva
Content: premalignant and malignant disease of the cervix, of the vagina and vulva.
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
Day 25 Topic: Gynaecological Surgery And Therapeutics
Content: gynaecological Surgery, common gynaecological procedure, Therapeutics
Reading: Williams GYNECOLOGY second edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth
Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, Keith Edmonds
.

Clinical skills Discussion and analysis of study material, Discussion/debates, case analysis,
simulation situational histories of patients. Interpretation of data.
environment Clinical skills

Midterm Quiz
(Preparation and OSCE
Participation in
Exams)

Monitoring of student progress:

Students will be evaluated according to 2 main components:

a) Clinical activity ,during semester, b) 2 midterm quizzes; and c) Final exam OSCE type.
The following pattern is applied for evaluation of a student’s achievements:
Clinical Activity – 20%
Midterm Quiz - 20% (2quiz ,each 20% )
Final examination OSCE - 40%

4. Methods of assessment:

Final Exam (compulsory)

Specify the type and timing of formal University examinations (exemptCoursework Assessment)
Duration When set Resit % of formal
Type of exam (hours) (usually 16-19 (usually 20-22 assessment
week) week) (not exceeding 40)
OSCE 2 40
 Other information about
exam assessment
(including timetable, resit
arrangements):

Mid-Term Exams(where applicable)

Specify the type and timing of mid-term examinations (1-2 respectively)

Duration Resit % of formal
Type of exam (hours) (Y/N) assessment
(not exceeding 40)
MCQ Quizzes – 1 1 25

Other information about

exam assessment
(including timetable, resit
arrangements):

Rationale for assessment and relationship of assessment methods to learning outcomes (this information is not
published):

During four weeks each student is obliged to observe at least 2 deliveries and postpartum period, attend pelvic
examination. The practical classes are based on case discussions, problem-solving and reflection using
simulators available. Students attend weekly, daily and grand rounds.

Assessment comprises 2 midterm MCQ tests, presentation and OSCE exam by the end of the course.

5. Resources

Reading list:
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Reading list is Required Reading List NOT required

Other resource needs essential for delivery of this Component:

Reading:

1. Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 20th edition . Louise C Kenny , Jenny E Myers

2. Williams Obstetrics: 23rd Edition, F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven
Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong

3. Danforth's Obstetrics and Gynecology. Ronald S. Gibbs, Beth Y. Karlan, Arthur

F. Haney, Ingrid E. Nygaard

4. Williams Gynecology Second Edition

,L.Hoffman,O.Schorge,I.Schaffer,M.Halvorson,D.Bradshaw,F.Cunningham

5. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology, Eleventh Edition

(LANGE CURRENT Series), Alan DeCherney, Lauren Nathan, T. Murphy
Goodwin, Neri Laufer, Ashley Roman
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