MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Eligibility

Pass in MBBS from a recognized medical college with permanent registration of any State Medical Council. Candidate should be NEET-PG qualified.

Admission to both General and NRI category seats in MD/MS is based on inter-se merit in NEET-PG.

Admission Procedure

In addition to the basic eligibility criteria mentioned above, students seeking admission to MD/MS program will be required to qualify in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET-PG which will be conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) generally in January each year. The responsibility of NBE is limited to the conduct of NEET-PG, declaration of the result and providing the result to MCC, DGHS, MoHFW for onward transmission to State Counselling Authorities. NBE has no role in counselling and allotment of seats.

Application form for NEET-PG can be submitted online through the website www.nbe.edu.in on notification. Students are advised to carefully read the Information Bulletin and keep the correct details ready, before submission of the form. Kindly visit www.mcc.nic.in after announcement of the NEET-PG results to know the procedure of counselling in Deemed/Central Universities.

The fee structure of MD/MS is made available on our website www.nitte.edu.in

Documents required for admission to MD/MS (Original + 3 attested copies)

• Admit card issued by NBE
• Result/rank letter issued by NBE
• NEET-PG allotment letter & score card
• SSLC or equivalent marks card or birth certificate
• MBBS degree marks cards of all years
• Internship completion certificate
• Provisional/MBBS degree certificate
• Medical Council Registration certificate
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration certificate (compulsory for all students)
• MCI recognition of MBBS degree
• Transfer certificate
• Conduct certificate
• Migration certificate
• Physically handicapped certificate issued by the authorized medical boards (if applicable)
• Physical fitness & blood group certificate
• PAN card copy of the parent and student
• Aadhaar card copy of the student
• For NRI category admission: NRI status proof (Passport copy, employment certificate, Residence proof, Income tax documents, Sponsorship letter of parent/sponsor)
• Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)

Program Structure

Other requirements: Dissertation

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program, graduates will be able to...

• PO1: Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and pathophysiology of the reproductive system during puberty, reproductive age group & menopause; including the physiological changes during pregnancy, labour & puerperium
• PO2: Provide quality care to the community in diagnosis and management of antenatal, intranatal and postnatal period of normal and abnormal pregnancy and labour and also effectively manage all obstetric and gynaecological emergencies.
• PO3: Impart appropriate pre conceptional counselling, antenatal & postnatal care;
• PO4: Give adequate pre-procedure information before taking a written valid consent & give appropriate post-operative advice
• PO4: Outline the national health programmes related to obstetrics and gynaecology and summarize the acts and laws related to the speciality, especially the MTP act and  PCPNDT act.
• PO5: Demonstrate knowledge on RTI & HIV infection in  women and provide advice on the management of these infections in both obstetrics & gynaecological conditions and also plan and implement preventive strategies.
• PO6: Describe the principles of pathogenesis & management of benign & malignant genital and breast tumours; counsel patients regarding the importance of screening methods & preventive strategies for gynaecological malignancies & refer appropriately when needed.
• PO7: Recognize the health needs of adolescent girls, post-menopausal woman and geriatric age group and their rights related to reproductive function, sexuality, contraception and safe abortion.
• PO8: Demonstrate skill in educating medical, paramedical and non-medical persons, function as a part of the team, develop communication skills, adopt ethical principles and maintain proper etiquette while communicating with patients, relatives and other health personnels and proper documentation of  the communication and relevant information pertaining to every case
• PO9: Acquire competency required to practice in the community and at all levels of the health system, that is, management of low and high risk pregnancy, labour and puerperium, management of gynaecological conditions including paediatric, adolescent and geriatric conditions; understand the principles of drug prescription in obstetrics & gynaecology; perform basic gynaecological and obstetrics ultrasonography including doppler.
• PO10: Demonstrate elementary knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and care, anesthesiology, vital statistics and genetics related to the subject.
• PO11: Describe the principles of various methods of contraception (including sterilisation) and Medical Termination of Pregnancy and appropriately advice a couple seeking contraception / MTP
• PO12: Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive evaluation and management of an infertile couple, including assisted reproductive techniques.
• PO13: Plan  research projects after understanding the principles and ethics of data collection, storage, retrieval and analysis demonstrate skills to critically appraise scientific data; Understand quality improvement and the management, including usage of clinical audit cycles, applying standard guidelines and protocol.
• PO14: Perform or assist  common procedures in obstetrics & gynaecology, major and minor surgeries including OPD and LT procedures and endoscopic surgeries.
• PO15: Recognize and address the medico-legal aspects and ethical issues encountered in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology
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