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Obstetrics and Gynecology department recognizes the Uganda’s Crane Qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations that took 39 years in conjuction with the departmental Achievements on the 16th January 2017,
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT/INTRODUCTION
One of the departments in the faculty of medicine mandated with offering clinical services, education and research in the field of reproductive health. It had seven faculty at different ranks with a departmental head. There are 6 MoH specialists OBGYN who share the responsibilities. We have 16 midwives at different levels of seniority.
The Maternal Child Health (MCH) section cares for over 10,000 pregnant women annually and the labour suit supervises over 11000 deliveries 38% of which are by Caesarean section. We offer referral services to the population in 10 districts of the South Western Uganda and beyond.
It is organized in different clinical divisions including the Maternal Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, Gynecological Oncology, Family Planning , Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, General Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
The department offers courses to 3rd and 5th year medical students from MUST and postgraduate program leading to the award Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with several. Several candidates are currently pursuing their PhD programs.
Every semester we host an average of 50 3rd year and 5th year students. We currently have 25 post graduate students spread over the 3 years of training. We also offer clinical practicum sites for several institutions in Uganda and internationally.
MISSION
Contribute to training of health-care providers through education in participation in clinical skills sessions, best research and community-based activities in the area of reproductive health so as to address shortage of health professionals, reduce mortality and morbidity related to maternal, newborn and gynecological conditions.
VISION
To be recognized as a center of excellence in maternal and reproductive health education, clinical care, research and community service. We seek to become the most competitive maternal and reproductive health training department in the region with deliverables by responsible, accountable and committed staff.
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT
To produce quality and relevant health care professional doctors in the area of maternal, newborn and reproductive health.
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES/FACILITIES
The services and activities offered by the department are summarized in three broad categories of Clinical service, Education/Training and Research
FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Undergraduate Courses
Course Name |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Theory I |
Course Code |
OBG 3201 |
Course Lever |
Year III |
Contact Hours |
45 |
Credit Units |
3 |
Detailed Course Outline
No |
|
Topic |
Hours |
UNIT 1 |
Anatomy and physiology (7.5 CH) |
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1 |
Anatomy and embryological development of the female genital tract |
1.5 |
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2 |
Physiology of reproduction: the menstrual cycle |
1.5 |
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3 |
Physiological changes during pregnancy |
1.5 |
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4 |
Fertilization, implantation and development of the embryo |
1.5 |
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5 |
Placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid: functions and disorders |
1.5 |
UNIT 2 |
Ante partum care (4.5 CH) |
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6 |
Diagnosis of pregnancy, pregnancy |
1.5 |
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7 |
Multifetal gestation |
1.5 |
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8 |
Gestational trophoblastic diseases: Molar Pregnancy |
1.5 |
UNIT 3 |
Normal labour (3 CH) |
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9 |
Normal labor: Mechanisms and diagnosis |
1.5 |
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10 |
Normal labor: Progress, stages and spontaneous delivery |
1.5 |
UNIT 4 |
Abnormal labour and delivery (4.5 CH) |
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11 |
Malposition and malpresentation |
1.5 |
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12 |
Induction and Augmentation of labour |
1.5 |
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13 |
Postpartum haemorrhage |
1.5 |
UNIT 5 |
Puerperium (3.0 CH) |
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14 |
Normal puerperium, Lactation and breast feeding |
1.5 |
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15 |
Abnormalities of the peurperium: puerperal pyrexia and sepsis |
1.5 |
UNIT 6 |
Common obstetric complications (21.0 CH) |
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16 |
Anaemia in pregnancy |
1.5 |
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17 |
Malaria in pregnancy |
1.5 |
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18 |
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy I |
1.5 |
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19 |
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy II |
1.5 |
|
20 |
Premature labour and PROM |
1.5 |
|
21 |
Ante Partum haemorrhage I: Placenta preavia |
1.5 |
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22 |
Ante Partum haemorrhage II |
1.5 |
|
23 |
Intra Uterine Growth Restriction |
1.5 |
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24 |
Post maturity and pregnancy dating |
1.5 |
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25 |
Intra Uterine Fetal Demise |
1.5 |
|
26 |
Obstructed labour and Ruptured Uterus |
1.5 |
|
27 |
Caesarean Section |
1.5 |
|
28 |
UTI and Renal disease in pregnancy |
1.5 |
|
29 |
Abortion and Post Abortion Care |
1.5 |
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Leadership and Management (2.0 CH) |
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30 |
Principles and practices of leadership in the context of reproductive health |
1.5 |
TOTAL |
45 |
Course Name |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology-Clinical Methods I |
Course Code |
OBG 3102 |
Course Lever |
Year III |
Contact Hours |
75 |
Credit Units |
5 |
Course Description/List of tutorials:
No |
Topic |
Hours |
1 |
History taking and examination |
2 |
2 |
Infection Prevention/control |
2 |
3 |
Antenatal care |
2 |
4 |
Post natal care |
2 |
5 |
Wound healing and Abdominal Incisions |
2 |
6 |
The Partogramme |
2 |
7 |
Breech Delivery |
2 |
8 |
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: Pre eclampsia and eclampsia |
2 |
9 |
Episiotomy and perineal tears |
2 |
10 |
PPH |
2 |
11 |
Newborn care and assessment |
2 |
12 |
Interpretation of laboratory and imaging results |
2 |
13 |
HIV/AIDS in Pregnancy, PMTCT |
2 |
14 |
Maternal mortality and Audit |
2 |
15 |
Antepartum haemorrhage |
2 |
Course Name |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Theory II |
Course Code |
OBG 5101 |
Course Lever |
Year V |
Contact Hours |
60 |
Credit Units |
4 |
Detailed Course Outline
No |
|
Topic |
Hours |
UNIT 1 |
Introduction (6 CH) |
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1 |
Infection Prevention |
2 |
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2 |
HIV/AIDS in Pregnancy |
2 |
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3 |
Maternal and Perinatal morbidity and mortality |
2 |
UNIT 2 |
Common Obstetrics conditions (9.0 CH) |
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4 |
Normal labour |
2 |
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5 |
Family Planning |
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6 |
Abortion and Post abortion care |
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|
7 |
Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy |
2 |
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8 |
Cardiac disease in Pregnancy |
2 |
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9 |
Fistulae in Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
2 |
UNIT 3 |
Common Gynaecological conditions (15.0 CH) |
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10 |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
2 |
|
11 |
Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases |
2 |
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12 |
Endometriosis |
2 |
|
13 |
Menopause and its management |
2 |
|
14 |
Genital Prolapse |
2 |
|
15 |
Infertility and Seminology I |
2 |
|
16 |
Infertility and Seminology II |
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|
17 |
Menstrual disorders |
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|
18 |
Premenstrual syndrome |
2 |
|
19 |
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding |
2 |
UNIT 4 |
Benign and malignant conditions of the female reproductive system (6.0 CH) |
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20 |
Tumours and lesions of vulva and vagina |
2 |
|
21 |
Bengin tumours of cervix and uterus |
2 |
|
22 |
Premalignant lesions of cervix |
2 |
|
23 |
Malignant tumours of cervix |
2 |
|
24 |
Malignant tumours of uterus |
2 |
|
25 |
Tumours of the ovary I |
2 |
|
26 |
Tumours of the ovary II |
2 |
|
27 |
Choriocarcinoma |
2 |
UNIT 5 |
Operative obstetrics and Gynaecology (9.0 CH) |
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|
28 |
Pre and post-operative care principles |
2 |
|
29 |
Common Obstetrics and Gynaecological operations |
2 |
UNIT 5 |
Leadership and Management (2.0 CH) |
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30 |
Principles and practices of leadership in the context of reproductive health |
2 |
TOTAL |
60 |
Course Name |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology-Clinical Methods II |
Course Code |
OBG 5102 |
Course Lever |
Year V |
Contact Hours |
75 |
Credit Units |
5 |
Course Description/List of tutorials:
No |
Topic |
Hours |
1 |
History taking and examination of a gynaecological patient |
1.5 |
2 |
Shock in obstetrics |
1.5 |
3 |
Normal labour and management |
1.5 |
4 |
Birth Asphyxia and Neonatal resuscitation, |
1.5 |
5 |
Antepartum Haemorrhage |
1.5 |
6 |
Post-partum Haemorrhage |
1.5 |
7 |
Malaria in pregnancy |
1.5 |
8 |
HIV/AIDS in Pregnancy, eMTCT |
1.5 |
9 |
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: Pre eclampsia and eclampsia |
1.5 |
10 |
Infertility and Seminology |
1.5 |
11 |
Haemorrhage in early pregnancy |
1.5 |
12 |
Family Planning |
1.5 |
13 |
Interpretation of laboratory and imaging results |
1.5 |
14 |
Multiple pregnancy |
1.5 |
15 |
Maternal mortality and Audit |
1.5 |
16 |
Cancer cervix |
1.5 |
17 |
Genital prolapse |
1.5 |
18 |
Ovarian tumours |
1.5 |
19 |
Fistula |
1.5 |
20 |
Cancer of endometrium |
1.5 |
Postgraduate Courses
The department offers a program leading to the award of Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to doctors comprising Ugandan nationals, East African and International community
Introduction: This is a 3 year training program of Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Course is full time and aimed at helping a student in;
Rationale
The current population of Uganda is estimated to be 35 million. The current population growth rate is 3% per year. Maternal mortality rate is 438/100,000 (2011, UDHS) and as high as 1200/100,000 in some areas within Uganda. Infant Mortality rate of 97/1,000 live birth remains high. Total fertility rate of 6.9 remains high with a low contraceptive rate of 23% Teenage Pregnancy rate remains high at 43% with the scourge of HIV/AIDS; all the gains that had been achieved in maternal and infant health have been reversed. Most of the factors which lead to bad health indicators are preventable conditions. Currently we have about 130 Gynaecologists in our Country, and about 75% of them are urban based. It is against this background that there is need to train more Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to meet the maternal health demands of our population.
General Objective/Overall Aim
Top overall goal of the program is to train specialists who are competent in Clinical operative emergency and elective obstetric and Gynaecological surgery, well equipped with knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Specific Objective
Admission/Entry requirements
For admission to the master of medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology course the candidate must.
Course Description
SEMESTER 1
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
LH |
PH/TH |
CH |
CU |
MPH 1101 |
Epidemiology |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
MPH 1102 |
Biostatistics |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
MPH 1103 |
Survey Design and Research Methodology |
30 |
30 |
45 |
3 |
PHY 1101 |
Advanced General Physiology |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
ANAT 1101 |
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
OBG 6101 |
Structured operative obstetrics (SOO) |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6102 |
Reproductive Endocrinology I |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
25 |
SEMESTER 2
MPH 1204 |
Health Policy, Planning and Health systems Management |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
OBG 6202 |
Reproductive Endocrinology II |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6303 |
Physiology of Pregnancy |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
PAT 1201 |
Reproductive Pathology, Immunology and Genetics |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
MICRO 1201 |
Reproductive Microbiology |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
PHARM 1201 |
Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
45 |
30 |
60 |
4 |
OBG 6204 |
Clinical Practicum in Obstetrics and Gynecology I |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
27 |
SEMESTER 3
YEAR II
OBG 6405 |
Safe Motherhood & Peri-natal medicine |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6406 |
Emergency Obstetrics and Gynecology |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6407 |
High risk Obstetrics I (Medical diseases in obstetrics |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6408 |
High risk Obstetrics II (Abnormalities of pregnancy) |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6409 |
Clinical theory and Practicum in Obstetrics and Gynecology Imaging |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER 4
OBG 6510 |
Operative Obstetrics & Gynecology |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6511 |
Family Planning Theory |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6512 |
Family Planning Practical course |
0 |
90 |
45 |
3 |
OBG 6513 |
Community Obstetrics & Gynecology |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6514 |
Clinical Practicum in Obstetrics and Gynecology II |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6615 |
Proposal development and presentation |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
28 |
|
SEMESTER 5
YEAR III
OBG 6418 |
Reproductive Health Leadership Training |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
20 |
SEMESTER 6
OBG 6816 |
Development and presentation of the Dissertation |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6817 |
Clinical Practicum in Obstetrics and Gynecology III |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
OBG 6818 |
Defense of the Dissertation |
0 |
150 |
75 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
15 |
TOTAL GRADUATION LOAD=130
Research (still being constructed)
News and Upcoming Events (still being constructed)
Partnerships and Collaborations (descriptions and links) (still being constructed)
Contact Us - Email: obgyn@must.ac.ug
Head of Department - Dr. Joseph Ngonzi, jngonzi@must.ac.ug
ICT contact person – Dr. Godfrey Mugyenyi Rwambuka, gmugyenyi@must.ac.ug Tel +256 772 543238
Celebrating the Obstetrics and Gynecology departmental Achievements on the 16th January 2017, these include;
The best performance department in whole Regional in terms of delivery and Surgery, 10,000 women every year (last year’s indication), Increased the number of Postgraduate from 01 to 30, Training students for the whole region. Namely
Southern Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya and Kigali.
Increased the numbers of Interns from 02 to 07. It has become a super department with super specialists in urogynecology and reconstructive surgery, Family Planning and Fetal Maternal medicine, and Cancer of the female reproductive system. Increased the number of specialist from 1 to 14 specialists.
The reason to why the department is celebrating, is to recognize the Uganda’s Crane Qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations that took 39 years.
Head of Department being the Captain 14 Specialists being the defenders, 07 Interns being strikers and the Postgraduates being midfielders.
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