M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a postgraduate Obstetrics course.  Obstetrics and Gynaecology are the two surgical–medical specialties dealing with the female reproductive organs in their pregnant and non-pregnant state, respectively, and as such are often combined to form a single medical specialty and postgraduate training program. Course includes Obstetrics Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medical & Surgical Diseases, Complication in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Social Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Abnormal Pregnancies, Common Disorders & Systemic Diseases Associated with Pregnancy, Common Obstetrical Operations, Infant Care, Neonatal hygiene, Breastfeeding, Artificial feeding, Management of premature child, Asphyxia, Birth injuries, Common Disorders of New Born etc. 

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Eligibility                       

• Candidates should have completed an M.B.B.S. with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
• Some of the reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Syllabus

Syllabus of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Colleges                   

• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Satara

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Course Suitability

• Candidates should be able to learn skills like quick to learn practical techniques, e.g. hysteroscopy and other uterine instrumentation, suturing, assessing the progress of labour, cesarean section etc.
• They should be up to date with the science field and other occurring in these fields.
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Those who want to prepare for OB/GYN; here they do surgical management of the entire scope of clinical pathology involving female reproductive organs, and to provide care for both pregnant and non-pregnant patients.

How is M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Course Beneficial?

• After passing the course they have self-employment opportunities in the very field.
• The course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc. as students at this level gain a good base for it.
• The course is beneficial to develop students’ evaluative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, to enable them to apply this knowledge and deliver a high-quality service to their patients.
• The program will stimulate students to undertake research and evidence-based practice.

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Employment Areas

• Clinics
• Colleges & Universities
• Govt. Hospitals
• Healthcare Centres
• Medical Institutes

M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Job Types

• Clinical Associate
• Consultant
• General Physician
• Junior Consultant
• Key Accounts Manager
• Lecturer
• Senior Registrar
• Senior Resident