Obstetrics and Gynecology

Code:

MI507

Acronym:

OG

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2014/2015 - SP

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/fmup/conteudos_geral.conteudos_ver?pct_pag_id=1639&pct_parametros=p_ano_lectivo=2006/2007-y-p_cad_codigo=528-y-p_periodo=A
Responsible unit:	Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMED	308	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina 2007	5	-	8	86	216
		Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	5	-	8	86	216

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The general objective of the discipline is the qualification of the student with the theory and the minimal practical skills in Obstetrics and Gynecology, necessary for the clinical clerkship of the 6th year of the medical course, for the continuing medical education and for the development of interest on research.

Learning outcomes and competences

Learning and competence in the elaboration of clinical histories, physical examination in Gynecology and Obstetrics, family planning, basic management of labour, screening diagnosis and treatment of the most common Gynecologic and Obstetric pathologies

Working method

Presencial

Program

In the knowledge domain:learning of the theory of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In the skills domain: development of self-learning capabilities and the qualification for the obstetric and gynaecologic physical exam in simulators, for the interpretation of ancillary diagnostic tests, such as ultrassonography, hysterosalpingography, hysteroscopy, colposcopy and cardiotocography, and for the elaboration of clinical histories. In the attitudes domain: development of a sense of holistic vision of the patient, of respect for all stages of human life, namely during the pre and post natal periods, of acknowledgment of the importance and rules of professionalism, team work and respect for the scientific and cultural diversity of colleagues and patients.

Mandatory literature

Beckmann CRB, et al.; Obstetrics and Gynecology. Beckmann CRB, et al. (Eds). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2013. (7th edition), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2013

Teaching methods and learning activities

Teaching and learning in blocks, that is, during a full 5 weeks stage in the clinical Department. In the first 3 weeks, from 08h30 to 16h00, theoretical sessions and teaching and learning with simulators and patients, with formative assessment. In the 4 th week, teaching and learning with patients at the hospital services. In the last week, the final assessment is performed.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Prova oral	20,00
Teste	60,00
Trabalho de campo	10,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Theoretical Assessment
Continuous (CT). Ten true/false and/or short-answer questions, on the day after each daily theoretical session, to be answered in 10 minutes.
Final (FT). Fifty multiple choice and/or matching questions, to be answered in 60 minutes, on the last Wednesday or Thursday of each block or in June/July and September.
Practical Assessment
Contínuous (CP). Completion of a log-book, including the elaboration and discussion of a clinical history and the assessment of professional behaviour.
Final (FP). Resolution of 4 problems with simulators, instruments and equipment, in the presence of 2 teachers, with a maximal duration of 10 minutes.
Oral Assessment. Special theoretical assessment to improve the classification, optional for students with less than 9.5, compulsory for students with more than 19.0, performed whenever possible by the discipline coordinator and another teacher, on the last Friday of the block, with a maximal duration of 30 minutes. It may be substituted by a written elaboration or presentation of a paper (letter to the Editor, case report, review or original research).
Final Classification

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification (FC) is calculated as, in a 0 to 20 scale: FF = 0,30 CT + 0,40 FT + 0,10 CP + 0,20 FP, corrected by the Oral Assessment, when appropriate.

Observations

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Basic: Obstetrics and Gynecology. Beckmann CRB, Ling F, Smith RP, Barzansky BM, Herbert WNP and Laube DW (Eds). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2013. (7th edition). Curso de Obstetrícia. Mendes ML (Ed). Livraria Almedina. Coimbra 1993. Medicina Materno-Fetal. Graça LM (Ed). Lidel. Lisboa 2005.
Advanced: Williams Obstetrics Cunningham FG, (Ed) Gant NF (Contributor), McDonald PC, Leveno K, Gilstrap LC, Hankins GDV, Clark SL. Appleton & Lange. New York 2005. Novak's Gynecology Novak E, Hillard PA, Berek JS (Eds). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2002.
Manuals: Manual of Obstetrics (Spiral Manual). Evans AT, Niswander K (Eds). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2000. Manual of Outpatient Gynecology (Spiral Manual). Havens C, Havens CS, Sullivan N (Eds). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2002.