The University of Jordan

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Course Syllabus

Course Name: Obstetrics and

Gynecology-2
Sixth year
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1 Course title Obstetrics and Gynecology

2 Course number 0510502

Credit hours (theory, practical) 8 hours on fifth year, and 8 hours on sixth year.
3
Contact hours (theory, practical) 3 hours theory, 4 hours practical and in total one hour rest
4 Prerequisites/corequisites Passing the fifth year.

5 Program title Obstetrics and Gynecology

6 Program code 0510502

7 Awarding institution The University of Jordan

8 Faculty School of Medicine

9 Department Obstetrics and Gynecology

10 Level of course Sixth year

11 Year of study and semester (s) 2 months during the sixth year

12 Final Qualification Doctor of Medicine

Other department (s) involved in teaching the No
13
course
14 Language of Instruction English
15 Date of production/revision 30/01/2017

16. Course Coordinator:

Kamil Mosa FRAM, MD., From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775

kamilfram@gmail.com

17. Other instructors:

Prof. Shawqi Saleh ,From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:sssaleha@hotmail.com

Dr Ayman Qatawneh, From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:aymenfida@yahoo.com
Dr Asma Basha, From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:bashaasma@yahoo.com
Dr Fida Thekrallah ,From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:fidaaymen@hotmail.com
Dr Maysa Khadra, From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:missokh@yahoo.com
Dr Nadia Mhaidat ,From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:nadiadat@hotmail.com.com
Dr Okba Al-Quraan, From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:oqba@yahoo.com
Dr Naser Al Husban, From 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM, ++ 6 5353666/2775 email:husban48@yahoo.com

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18. Course Description:

Rotation Description:
The Material covers the following:

1. Clinical orientation about taking a history and performing complete clinical

examination covering common symptoms and signs associated with
gynaecological and obstetric diseases, supervised by consultants & residents.

2. Introduction to obstetric discipline & knowledge of the importance of obstetrics &

its potential complications in decreasing mother mortality rates & how it affects
neonatal outcomes.

3. Knowledge of common gynaecological diseases epidemiology, underlying

pathogenesis, clinical features, manifestations, differential diagnosis and
management.

4. Problem solving, reaching a differential diagnosis and case management.

5. Active involvement of students in patients’ care, the student being responsible for
presenting assigned cases, suggesting management plan, and doing regular follow
ups.

6. Attending delivery room, observing delivery management routine care.

7. Gaining familiarity with commonly used medications in gynaecological and

obstetric diseases.

8. Attending in operation theatres for observing gynaecological procedures &

operations. scrubbing in certain cases as an assistant.

9. Attending major rounds with consultants and fellows

10. Presenting daily morning reports and discussion of emergency cases

11. Attending the emergency department of the maternal hospital for one week,
dealing with the emergency cases, which to be presented by the students on the
morning report on the next day.

Note: Students will have two week rotation at Al-Basheer Hospital (Ministry of
Health) and another two weeks at King Husain City Medical Hospital (Military
hospital); teaching rounds, scheduled seminars under supervision.

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19. Course aims and outcomes:

A- Aims:

To understand the basic principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology

B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to …

A. Knowledge and understanding of:

1- Anatomy, physiology & embryology of the reproductive system
2- Process of conception and fetal development
3- Normal pregnancy, its disorders and measures of care that should be provided
during pregnancy and perinatally
4- Normal delivery, device assisted delivery, and caesarean section
5- Principles and methods of family planning
6- Diseases affecting the reproductive system, their pathogenesis, manifestation,
and control

B. Clinical and Intellectual skills (cognitive and analytical)

1- Demonstrate awareness of how to follow up and monitor recommended
measures to promote its normal functioning and its disorders especially
infertility
2- Relate symptoms and signs to diseases of the recommended appropriate
management
3- Demonstrate awareness of how to diagnose pregnancy, monitor fetal
development, recommend measures of care to promote normal fetal growth and
development
4- Select appropriate perinatal care
5- Recommended the appropriate method of family planning
6- Improved skills of logic thinking, surgical skills, dealing with the emergency
conditions.
7- Being an assistant in most of the operative procedures; Obstetrics and
Gynaecological ones.

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20. Topic Outline and Schedule:

Evaluation
Topic Week Instructor Achieved ILOs Reference
Methods
Gynecological and During the Dr. Ayman . Peculiarities of OSCE Hacker &Moore's
Obstetric History rotation Qatawneh gynecological examination, Essentials of
and Examination history taking. Obstetrics and
2. Gynecological Final written
Gynecology
Examination: Exam, Slide
Abdominal, Vaginal,
bimanual
show, Oral Gynecology by
examinations, examination, Ten teachers
cervical smears. attendance,
3. Peculiarities of
obstetric history and Illustrated
taking. daily tutorials obstetrics and
4. Obstetric Gynaecology
examination:
Abdominal and
vaginal
examinations.
Students are trained
on special dummies
before being allowed
to examine patients.
Anatomy of the During the DrAyman 1. Revision of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Anatomy of female
Female rotation Qatawneh Abdomen and
above Essentials of
Reproductive Obstetrics and
Pelvis.
System & Gynecology
2. Physiological
Gametogenesis changes in anatomy
to gravid Uterus and
Gynecology by
surroundings.
3. Revision of Ten teachers
oogenesis and
spermatogenesis. Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Pregnancy and During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Terms and As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
definitions related to
Prenatal Care rotation pregnancy.
above Essentials of
2. Diagnosis and Obstetrics and
dating of pregnancy. Gynecology
3. Effect of
pregnancy on
Gynecology by
various body
systems. Ten teachers
4. Prenatal care and
scheduled prenatal Illustrated
visits.
5. Routine problems
obstetrics and
of pregnancy. Gynaecology
6. Prenatal
assessment of the
fetus.
Early Pregnancy During the Dr Fida 1. Ectopic As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Pregnancy:
Complications rotation Thekrallah Definition, risk
above Essentials of
factors, Obstetrics and
management; Gynecology
Medical and
surgical.
Gynecology by
2. Spontaneous
Abortion: Related Ten teachers
definitions, causes

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and diagnosis of 1st Illustrated

and 2nd trimester
abortions.
obstetrics and
3. Incompetent Gynaecology
Cervix: Definition,
Risk factors,
diagnosis and
various modalities of
management.
4. Recurrent
Pregnancy Loss:
Pathogenesis, step-
wise approach to
diagnosis and
treatment.
Prenatal During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Concept and As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
importance of
Screening, rotation Prenatal Screening.
above Essentials of
Diagnosis and Obstetrics and
2. Screening for
Treatment Gynecology
genetic diseases:
Cystic Fibrosis,
Sickle-Cell Disease,
Gynecology by
Tay-Sachs Disease,
Thalassemia. Ten teachers
3. Major features of
Chromosomal Illustrated
abnormalities: Down
Syndrome, Trisomy
obstetrics and
18, Trisomy 13, Gynaecology
Turner Syndrome
and Kleinfelter
Syndrome.
4. Fetal congenital
anomalies: Neural
Tube Defects, Potter
Syndrome, and
Cardiac defects.
5. Prenatal screening
methods according
to trimesters.
6. Prenatal diagnosis
using
Amniocentesis,
Chorionic Villus
Sampling, Fetal
Blood Sampling, and
Fetal Imaging.

Normal Labor and During the Dr Nadia 1. Anatomical As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
characteristics of the
Delivery rotation Mhaidat fetal head and
above Essentials of
maternal pelvis. Obstetrics and
2. Stages of labor: Gynecology
Definition,
characteristics and
Gynecology by
active management.
3. Methods, Ten teachers
indications and
contraindication of Illustrated
induction and
augmentation of
obstetrics and
labor. Gynaecology
4. Methods,
indications and
contraindication of
operative vaginal
delivery.
Fetal Surveillance During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Methods of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
monitoring fetal
during Labor rotation Dr Fida heart rate.
above Essentials of
Thekrallah 2. Fetal heart rate Obstetrics and
patterns: Normal and Gynecology
abnormal.
3. Recognize fetal
Gynecology by
distress on

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Cardiotocography Ten teachers

(CTG) and outline
proper management
steps. Illustrated
4. Methods of fetal obstetrics and
blood sampling and Gynaecology
interpretation of
results.
Cesarean Section During the Dr Shawqi 1. Indications for As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
elective and
(C/S) rotation Saleh emergent C/S.
above Essentials of
2. Contraindications Obstetrics and
3. Classical and Gynecology
lower uterine
segment varieties,
Gynecology by
advantages and
disadvantages of Ten teachers
each.
4. Post operative Illustrated
care and
complications.
obstetrics and
5. Vaginal Birth Gynaecology
After Cesarean
(VBAC)
Antepartum During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Differential As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
diagnosis; obstetric
Hemorrhage rotation vs. non obstetric
above Essentials of
causes. Obstetrics and
2. Placenta Previa: Gynecology
Types, risk factors,
presentation,
Gynecology by
diagnosis and
treatment. Ten teachers
3. Placental
Abruption: Illustrated
Pathogenesis,
clinical features,
obstetrics and
evaluation and Gynaecology
treatment.
4. Uterine Rupture:
Risk factors, clinical
manifestations,
management.
5. Fetal vessel
rupture: clinical
picture, diagnosis
and treatment.
Complications of During the Dr Maysa 1. Preterm labor and As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
tocolysis.
Labor and rotation Khadra 2. Be familiar with
above Essentials of
Delivery Obstetrics and
different classes of
tocolytics. Gynecology
3. Preterm and
Premature Rupture
Gynecology by
of Membranes:
Definition, diagnosis Ten teachers
and management.
4. Failure to progress Illustrated
and the partogram.
5. Malpresentation
obstetrics and
and malposition. Gynaecology
Obstetric
emergencies: Fetal
bradycardia,
shoulder dystocia,
seizure, maternal
hypotension and
fetal bradycardia.
Fetal During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Small for As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Gestational Age
Complications of rotation Dr Fida (SGA): Causes,
above Hacker &Moore's
Pregnancy Thekrallah Essentials of
diagnosis and follow
up, and Obstetrics and
management. Gynecology
2. Large for

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gestational age and Gynecology by

Fetal Macrosomia:
Ten teachers
risk factors,
screening and
diagnosis, and Illustrated
management. obstetrics and
3. Poly- and
Oligohydramnios:
Gynaecology
causes, implications,
diagnosis, and
management.
4. Fetal demise.
5. Postterm
pregnancy: Causes,
diagnosis and
treatment.

Rh System and During the Dr Oqba Quran 1. Listing causes of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
immune and
Fetal Anemia rotation nonimmune hydrops
above Essentials of
fetalis. Obstetrics and
2. Approach to the Gynecology
unsensitized Rh
negative patient.
Gynecology by
3. Approach to the
sensitized Rh Ten teachers
negative patient.
4. Indications for Illustrated
RhoGAM.
5. Ultrasound follow
obstetrics and
up of fetal anemia, Gynaecology
and determination of
severity.
Multiple Gestation During the Dr Oqba 1. Epidemiology and As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
pathogenesis.
rotation Quraan 2. Diagnostic
above Essentials of
features including Obstetrics and
Ultrasound findings. Gynecology
3. Complications and
delivery precautions.
Gynecology by
4. Overview of
Twin-to-twin Ten teachers
transfusion
syndrome. Illustrated
5. Special
consideration in the
obstetrics and
case of Mo-Mo Gynaecology
twins.
Hypertension During the Dr Naser 1. Overview of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
hypertensive states
(HTN) and rotation Husban of pregnancy.
above Essentials of
Pregnancy Obstetrics and
2. Criteria for
diagnosis of Gynecology
Gestational HTN,
Preeclampsia and
Gynecology by
Eclampsia.
3. Maternal and fetal Ten teachers
complications of
Preeclampsia. Illustrated
4. Management of
Preeclampsia
obstetrics and
according to Gynaecology
gestational age.
5. Management of
Eclampsia.
6. Chronic HTN in
pregnancy.
During the Prof Shawqi 1. Gestational DM As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
(GDM) vs.
Diabetes (DM) rotation Saleh Pregestational DM.
above Essentials of
During Pregnancy Obstetrics and
2. Screening and
diagnostic Gynecology
evaluation.
3. Treatment and
Gynecology by
follow up of diabetes

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during pregnancy. Ten teachers

4. Fetal and maternal
complications of
DM. Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Infectious During the Dr Naser 1. Overview of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Urinary Tract
Diseases in rotation Husban Infections in
above Essentials of
Pregnancy Obstetrics and
pregnancy.
2. Discussion of Gynecology
bacterial vaginosis
and group B
Gynecology by
streptococcus in
pregnancy. Ten teachers
3. Chorioamnionitis:
Definition, diagnosis Illustrated
and management.
4. Discussion of
obstetrics and
infections that affect Gynaecology
the fetus: HSV,
VZV, Parvovirus,
CMV, Rubella,
Toxoplasmosis.
Other Medical During the Dr Naser 1. Overview of As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Hyperemesis
Complications of rotation Husban Gravidarum.
above Essentials of
Pregnancy Obstetrics and
2. Implications and
management of Gynecology
Seizure disorder in
pregnancy.
Gynecology by
3. Cardiac diseases
in pregnancy. Ten teachers
4. Considerations of
maternal renal Illustrated
disease.
5. Coagulation
obstetrics and
disorders during Gynaecology
pregnancy.
6. Hypo- and
Hyperthyroidism in
pregnancy.
7. Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus in
pregnancy.
8. Maternal
substance abuse.
Postpartum Care During the Dr Asma Basha 1. Normal As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
Puerperium:
and Complications rotation Anatomic and
above Essentials of
physiological Obstetrics and
changes. Gynecology
2. Routine
postpartum care and
Gynecology by
breast feeding.
3. Postpartum Ten teachers
Hemorrhage (PPH):
Causes, stepwise Illustrated
approach to
management.
obstetrics and
4. Overview of Gynaecology
Endomyometritis.
5. Dealing with
wound
complications.
6. Discussion of
Mastitis.
7. Postpartum
depression and
blues.

Benign Disorders During the Kamil Fram 1.Congenital As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
anomalies of the
of the Lower rotation vulva & vagina:
above Essentials of
Genital Tract Obstetrics and

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Labial fusion, Gynecology

Imperforate hymen,
Transverse vaginal
septum, Vaginal Gynecology by
atresia & vaginal Ten teachers
agenesis.
2.Benign Epithelial
Illustrated
Disorders of the
Vulva & Vagina: obstetrics and
Lichen sclerosis, Gynaecology
Lichen Planus,
Lichen simples
chronichus,
squamous cell
hyperplasia, vulvar
psoriasis & vaginal
adenosis.
3.Benign cysts &
tumors of the vulva
& vagina: Epidermal
inclusion cysts,
sebaceous cysts,
apocrine sweat gland
cysts, skene's glands
cysts, bartholin's
duct cyst & abscess
& gartner's duct
cysts.
4.Benign solid
tumors of the vulva
& vagina: Lipomas,
hemangiomas &
urethral caruncles.
Benign cervical
lesions: congenital
anomalies, cervical
cysts, cervical
polyps, cervical
fibroids & cervical
stenosis.
Benign Disorders During the Dr Ayman 1.Anatomic As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
anomalies of the
of the Upper rotation Qatawneh uterus (Arcuate,
above Essentials of
Genital Tract Obstetrics and
septate, bicornuate,
uniconuate, Gynecology
didelphys):
pathogenesis,
Gynecology by
epidemiology,
clinical Ten teachers
manifestations &
treatment. Illustrated
2.Uterine
leiomyomas
obstetrics and
(fibroids): Gynaecology
pathogenesis,
epidemiology, risk
factors, clinical
manifestations,
diagnostic evaluation
& follow up.
3.Endometrial
polyps:
pathogenesis,
epidemiology,
clinical
manifestations &
treatment.
4.Endometrial
hyperplasia:
pathogenesis,
epidemiology, risk
factors, clinical
manifestations,
diagnostic
evaluation.

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Ovarian cysts:
pathogenesis,
epidemiology,
clinical
manifestations &
treatment.

Endometriosis & During the Prof. Shawqi pathogenesis, As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
epidemiology, risk
Adenomyosis rotation Saleh factors, clinical
above Essentials of
manifestations, Obstetrics and
diagnostic evaluation Gynecology
& differential
diagnosis &
Gynecology by
treatment.
Ten teachers

Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Infections of the During the Dr Ayman 1.urinary tract As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
infections: diagnosis
Lower Female rotation Qatawneh & treatment.
above Essentials of
Reproductive Obstetrics and
2.The external
Tract Gynecology
anogenital region:
vulvitis.
3.Ulcerated lesions:
Gynecology by
syphilis, genital
herpes, chancroid & Ten teachers
lymphogranuloma
venereum. Illustrated
4.Nonulcerative
lesions: human
obstetrics and
papilloma virus, Gynaecology
molluscum
contagiosum,
phthirus pubis &
sarcoptes scabiei.
5.Vaginal infections:
bacterial vaginosis,
yeast infections
(candidiasis) &
trichomonas
vaginalis.
6.Infections of the
cervix: neisseria
gonorrhea &
Chlamydia
trachomatis.

Upper Female During the Dr Ayman 1.Endometritis. As mentioned Hacker &Moore's

2.Pelvic
Reproductive rotation Qatawneh inflammatory
above Essentials of
Tract & Systemic Obstetrics and
disease.
Infections Gynecology
3.Tubo-ovarian
abscess.
4.Toxic shock
Gynecology by
syndrome
Ten teachers

Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Pelvic Organ During the Dr Ayman pathogenesis, As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
epidemiology, risk
prolapse rotation Qatawneh factors, clinical
above Essentials of
manifestations, Obstetrics and
diagnostic Gynecology
evaluation,
differential diagnosis
Gynecology by
& treatment.
Ten teachers

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Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Urinary During the Dr Ayman 1.Epidemiology, As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
anatomy, primary
Incontinence rotation Qatawneh types of
above Essentials of
incontinence, Obstetrics and
physical examination Gynecology
& diagnostic
evaluation.
Gynecology by
2.Stress incontinence
3.Detrusor Ten teachers
overactivity
4.Overflow Illustrated
incontinence
5.Bypass
obstetrics and
incontinence Gynaecology
Functional
incontinence
Puberty, the During the Dr Nadia 1.Puberty: As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
adrenarche,
Menstrual Cycle rotation Mheidat gonadarche, telarche,
above Essentials of
& Menopause Obstetrics and
pubarche, peak
growth velocity & Gynecology
menarche.
2.Menstrual cycle
Gynecology by
physiology:
follicualar phase, Ten teachers
ovulation, luteal
phase & Illustrated
menstruation.
Menopause &
obstetrics and
postmenopause: Gynaecology
etiology, diagnosis,
pathogenesis,
hormone
replacement therapy
& other additional
therapeutic
regimens.
Amenorrhea During the Dr Maysa 1.Primary As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
amenorrhea: outflow
rotation Khadra tract anomalies, end-
above Essentials of
organ disorders, Obstetrics and
central disorders ( Gynecology
hypothalamic
pituitary).
Gynecology by
2.Secondary
amenorrhea: Ten teachers
anatomic
abnormalities, Illustrated
ovarian failure,
polycystic ovarian
obstetrics and
disease, Gynaecology
hyperprolactinemia
associated
amenorrhea,
disruption of the
hypothalamic-
pituitary axis.
Diagnostic
evaluation &
treatment.
Abnormalities of During the Dr Maysa 1.Dysmenorrhea: As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
primary
the Menstrual rotation Khadra dysmenorrheal
above Essentials of
Cycle Obstetrics and
(diagnosis &
treatment), Gynecology
secondary
dysmenorrhea
Gynecology by
(cervical stenosis &
pelvic adhesions). Ten teachers
2.Premenstrual
syndrome & Illustrated

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premenstrual obstetrics and

dysphoric disorder
(pathogenesis &
Gynaecology
treatment)
3.Abnormal uterine
bleeding:
menorrhagia,
hypomenorrhea,
metrorrhagia &
menometrorrhagia,
oligomenorrhea &
polymenorrhea.
4.Dysfunctional
uterine bleeding:
diagnosis &
treatment.
5.Postmenopausal
bleeding.

Hirsutism & During the Dr Maysa 1.Normal & As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
pathologic androgen
Virilism rotation Khadra synthesis.
above Essentials of
2.Adrenal disorders: Obstetrics and
cushing syndrome & Gynecology
congenital adrenal
hyperplasia.
Gynecology by
3.Functional ovarian
disorders: polycystic Ten teachers
ovarian syndrome,
theca lutein cysts, Illustrated
stromal hyperplasia
& hyperthecosis &
obstetrics and
ovarian tumors. Gynaecology
4.Drugs &
exogenous hormones
Idiopathic hirsutism
Contraception & During the Dr Fida 1.Natural methods As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
(periodic abstinence,
Sterilization rotation Thekrallah coitus interruptus &
above Essentials of
lactational Obstetrics and
amenorrhea) Gynecology
2.Barrier methods &
spermicides
Gynecology by
(condoms,
diaphragms & Ten teachers
cervical caps)
3.Intrauterine Illustrated
devices (method of
action, effectiveness,
obstetrics and
advantages & Gynaecology
disadvantages)
4.Hormonal
contraceptive
methods (oral,
injectable, vaginal
rings).
5.Emergency
contraception
6.Surgical
sterilization (tubal
sterilization &
vasectomy)

Infertility & During the Dr Maysa 1.Female factor: As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
ovulatory,
Assisted rotation Khadra peritoneal/tubal,
above Essentials of
Reproductive Obstetrics and
endometriosis,
Technologies Gynecology
uterine & cervical
factors.
2.Male factor:
Gynecology by
abnormal semen,
endocrine disorders, Ten teachers
environmental
exposures, genetic, Illustrated
sexual dysfunction

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& structural factors. obstetrics and

3.Combined male &
female factor.
Gynaecology
4.Ovulation
induction &
medications used in
the treatment of
infertility.
Advanced
reproductive
technologies: (IVF,
ICSI, PGD)
Neoplastic During the Dr Kamil Fram 1.Preinvasive As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
neoplastic disease of
Disease of the rotation the vulva (vulvar
above Essentials of
Vulva & Vagina Obstetrics and
intraepithelial
neoplasia & paget Gynecology
disease of the vulva).
2.Cancer of the
Gynecology by
vulva (diagnosis,
staging & treatment) Ten teachers
3.Preinvasive
disease of the vagina Illustrated
Cancer of the vagina
(diagnosis, stages &
obstetrics and
treatment) Gynaecology
Cervical During the Dr Kamil Fram 1.Cervical As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
intraepithelial
Neoplasia & rotation neoplasia
above Essentials of
Cervical Cancer Obstetrics and
(pathogenesis,
epidemiology, Gynecology
diagnosis &
treatment)
Gynecology by
Cervical cancer:
pathophysiology, Ten teachers
epidemiology,
diagnosis, clinical Illustrated
staging & treatment.
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Endometrial During the Dr Kamil Fram Pathogenesis, As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
epidemiology, risk
Cancer rotation factors, clinical
above Essentials of
manifestations, Obstetrics and
diagnostic Gynecology
evaluation, treatment
& follow up.
Gynecology by
Ten teachers

Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Ovarian & During the Dr Kamil Fram 1.Ovarian tumors As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
2.Epithelial tumors
Fallopian Tube rotation 3.Germ cell tumors
above Essentials of
Tumore Obstetrics and
4.Sex cord-stromal
tumors Gynecology
Cancer of the
fallopian tubes.
Gynecology by
Ten teachers

Illustrated
obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Gestational During the Dr Naser 1.Benign gestational As mentioned Hacker &Moore's
trophoblastic disease
Trophoblastic rotation Husban (complete & partial
above Essentials of
Disease Obstetrics and
molar pregnancies)
Malignant Gynecology
gestational
trophoblastic
Gynecology by
disease:

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persistent/invasive Ten teachers

moles,
choriocarcinoma &
(PSTT) placental site Illustrated
trophoblastic tumors. obstetrics and
Gynaecology

Approach to Seminar Dr Kamil Fram As mentioned Same

postmenopausa above references as
l bleeding above
Endometrial Seminar
hyperplasia

Cervical
Seminar
screening and
Pap smear
Cardiac Seminar Prof. Shawki As mentioned Same
disease during Saleh above references as
pregnancy above
Abdominal Seminar Dr Ayman As mentioned Same
pain during Qatawneh above references as
pregnancy above
Fibroid

Gynaecologica
l procedures
Antenatal care Seminar Dr Asma Basha As mentioned Same
above references as
Cardiotocogra above
phy (CTG)
Thromboembo Seminar Dr Fida As mentioned Same
lism during Thekrallah above references as
pregnancy above
Maternal
collapse
Induction of Seminar Dr Maisa As mentioned Same
Ovulation Khadra above references as
above
Maternal
injuries during
labour
Approach to Seminar Dr Nadia As mentioned Same
infertile Mheidat above references as
couples above
Instrumental
delivery
Anemia with Seminar Dr Okba As mentioned Same
pregnancy Quraan above references as
above
Anatomy of
Female pelvis

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Benign ovarian Seminar Dr Naser As mentioned Same

Tumors Husban above references as
above
Multiple
pregnancy

21. Teaching Methods and Assignments:

ILOs are achieved through the following teaching methods:

a. Morning reports presentations.

b. seminars

c. Teaching rounds , outpatient clinic attendance

d. Case presentation

e. Tutorials

f. Assignments, reports and projects

g. Skills lab

h. Attending In-patient Floors and learn clinical assessment, examination and

management methods supervised by consultants and fellows

i. Attending the delivery room and learn clinical assessment m examination and
management of normal labour, attending operative deliveries and caesarean
sections
j. Attending in operation theatres for observing gynaecological procedures &
operations, scrubbing as an assistant in most of the surgical procedures.
k. During the rotation in the emergency department; being the first person
meeting the patient, taking the history, examining the patient, putting
differential diagnosis, and suggesting plan of management.
l. being a part of the medical team on call whom looking after the patients in the
department during the afternoon and night hours.

22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements:

Evaluation of ILOs achievement is done by the following assessment methods:

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OSCE examination at end of the year: 20%

End of year Final Exam composed of 100 multiple choice questions: 40 %
Slide show: 10%
Oral examination: 10%
Attendance: 20%

23. Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies: Attendance of the all lectures , seminars , teaching round, on call duties, emergency rotation
and daily activity are counted in the evaluation of each of student which represents 20% of the evaluation mark

B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time:

This leads to 30% loss of the evaluation mark

C- Health and safety procedures:

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior:

E- Grading policy: evaluation , OSCE, final written exam

F- Available university services that support achievement in the course: Classroom with whiteboard and
projectors.

-College library.
-Internet, Skills lab

24. Required equipment:

- Classroom with whiteboard and projectors.

- College library.
- Internet.
- Skills lab
- Two sessions per rotation in skills lab (obstetric examination, gynaecology
examination, mechanism of labour, instrumental delivery, anatomy of female pelvis,
instruments, doing Pap smears and insertion of IUCD)
25. References:

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A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals:

• Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Gynecology by Ten teachers
• Illustrated obstetrics and Gynaecology

B- Recommended books, materials, and media:

1- Textbook and references

2- Lecture Notes, from seminars prepared by the consultants or fellows and given by them.

26. Additional information:

Name of Course Coordinator: Dr Fida Thekrallah. Signature: ------------------------- Date: ----------------------

Head of curriculum committee/Department: Dr. Kamil Fram. , Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of Department Dr. Kamil Fram. Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of curriculum committee/Faculty: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Dean: ------------------------------------------- -Signature: ---------------------------------

Copy to:
- Dean, School of Medicine
- Head of Department
- Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance
- Course File

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