The following is a concise outlook of the curriculum.

1.         Course Objectives

1.1       General Objectives

To graduate a physician who:

1.1.1            Is aware of the personal qualities and attitudes required by a physician caring for women.

1.1.2            Has acquired adequate basic knowledge and skills in obstetrics which enable him/her to
 proceed into subsequent general practice, speciality training or research activities.

 1.2       Specific Objectives

 At the end of the course the student is expected to:

1.1                   Perform, record and interpret a full obstetrics and gynaecology history.

1.2                   Carry out, record and interpret a complete physical examination in all
 obstetrics and gynaecology groups.

1.3                   Identify and solve common clinical problems in obstetrics and gynaecology
 by providing a provisional diagnosis and appropriate differential diagnosis.

1.4    Recognize urgent and emergency situations in obstetrics and gynaecology and be able to outline an appropriate plan of action.

1.5    Outline a general plan of investigations and management of common obstetrics and gynaecology problems as they relate to .

1.6    Demonstrate an understanding of how to use the laboratory to reach a diagnosis of common obstetrics and gynaecology problems.

1.7    Demonstrate knowledge of community problems related to woman's health.

1.8    Demonstrate knowledge of preventive aspects of woman's health problems and how to implement them.

1.9    Recognize her limitations concerning management of obstetrics and gynaecology patients and the need to consult
and cooperate with others to provide optimum care.

1.10   Interact with women or relatives in a gentle, emphatic and appropriate manner.

2.       Instructional strategies

2.1     Didactic teaching: Lectures, tutorials and seminars

Series of lectures, tutorials and seminars covering selected topics in obstetrics and gynaecology will be delivered
 to all students together at the beginning of the course.