The course has three levels;
level i :
During this first year ,the students are taught the following:
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Basic sciences-"The scientific basis of Obstetrics and Gynaecology"
This leads to Master of Medicine, MMED, Examinations part i, which are marked as follows:
countinuous assessment 30%.
End year examinations: 70%.
Written paper (3 hrs).
Multiple choice: (3 hrs).
The students are also exposed to clinical duties.
Level ii The Elective Term
This is a one year term, during which the student is exposed to areas outside but relevant to the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The elective term is structured in order to maximize on acquisition of the desired experiences.
During the year, the student may elect to gunner experiences in the following areas:
Four months rotation in either of the following surgical specialities.
a) General Surgery or
b) Surgical Urology.
Two months rotations in 4 of the following special areas:
a) Laboratory
b) Reproductive heath imaging
Two months rotations in 4 of the following special areas:
a)Laboratory
b) Reproductive heath imagin
c)Chemotherapy.
d)Neomatology
e)Critical care Medicine
f) Community Obstetrics
g) Urogynaecolgy
h)Assisted Reproductive Techniques
i) Obstetrics/Gynaecology rotation in a provincial hospital or equivalent
The student is also expected to collect and analyse data on the research project.
Level III: Final year
This year ends with sitting for the MMED II examinations, which are the qualifying examinations for Masters of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MMED Obs/Gyn). Great emphasis is laid on mastering of clinical practice based on well researched knowledge in order to practice evidence based medicine in accordance to international standards. The examinations are based on the following:
i)Continuous Assessment Tests(CATs): 30%
a) Logbook
b) Presentations
c) Research Project
ii)Final Examinations (70%)
a) Written Obstetrics (3 hours)
b) Written Gynaecology (3 hours)
c) Clinical Obstetrics (0.5 hours)
d) Clinical Gynaecology (0.5 hours)
e) Oral examination (0.25 hours)