Undergraduate Medical Education
As part of the University's undergraduate programme curriculum, Year IV students undertake an eight-week rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AKUH, providing structured exposure to women's health.
During this rotation, students rotate through inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, the labour and delivery area, and operating rooms. They gain supervised experience in evaluating and managing common obstetric and gynaecological conditions. Students work in close collaboration with consultants, residents, midwives, and nurses, fostering teamwork and professional communication. They also have opportunities to observe and participate in OBGYN subspecialties, including maternal–fetal medicine, oncology, and urogynaecology.
Our programme uses different teaching methods, such as high- and low-fidelity simulation workshops, flipped classrooms, case-based interactive learning sessions, and student presentations to build clinical reasoning and practical skills. Students learn not only the science of women's health but also the values of empathy, communication, and patient-centred care.
Assessment is continuous and competency-based, with students evaluated through clinical observations, OSCEs, and professional examinations. By the end of the clerkship, students are expected to recognize and manage common obstetric and gynaecological problems, respond to emergencies, and practice safely and ethically as future doctors.
MNCH Clerkship
During Year III, students experience the Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) clerkship based on eight weeks of integrated work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics services being provided at the primary and secondary levels of care. The main aim of this rotation is to sensitize, increase awareness, and enhance the skills of undergraduate medical students to community health issues in a low-cost, community-based, primary health care (PHC) setup geared specifically to care for women and children.
In addition to the community exposure, they also have structured small group learning through PSIL and tutorials. At the end of eight weeks, there is joint OSCE and structured viva.
Electives & Observerships
The Department also provides flexible learning opportunities for students to observe and learn from the expertise available within Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Programme Director: Dr. Sumaira NazAssistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology
