Obstetrics and Gynecology - Clinical Skills
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Through the frequency of professional activities, the student will acquire the following specific knowledge:
- Ability to collect the gynecological and obstetric history, and to know the fundamental concepts of the physiological evolution of pregnancy
- Ability to recognize the main diseases complicating pregnancy and the impact on its course
- Ability to focus on the clinical and therapeutic aspects of problems of female reproductive life
Ability to recognize the main benign gynecological pathologies and the most frequent gynecological surgical techniques
- To have observed a labor / delivery and a caesarean section
- Ability to collect the gynecological and obstetric history, and to know the fundamental concepts of the physiological evolution of pregnancy
- Ability to recognize the main diseases complicating pregnancy and the impact on its course
- Ability to focus on the clinical and therapeutic aspects of problems of female reproductive life
Ability to recognize the main benign gynecological pathologies and the most frequent gynecological surgical techniques
- To have observed a labor / delivery and a caesarean section
Expected learning outcomes
Learn the approach to gynecological and obstetric patients.
Observe the most common surgical techniques in gynecology (laparoscopy, laparotomy, vaginal surgery, and hysteroscopy).
Observe the management of pregnant patients (induction of labor, delivery of labor, cesarean sections in the obstetric operating room).
Observe the most common surgical techniques in gynecology (laparoscopy, laparotomy, vaginal surgery, and hysteroscopy).
Observe the management of pregnant patients (induction of labor, delivery of labor, cesarean sections in the obstetric operating room).
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
Professional activities pursue and are an integral part of the objectives and results of the learning expected from teaching, as they confer the skills and abilities useful for applying knowledge in clinical practice.
Clinical anatomy and congenital anomalies of the female genital tract
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle abnormalities and hyperandrogenisms
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Sexual violence
Uterine leiomyomas - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility and Assisted reproductive technology
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical cancer: pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant disorders of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian cancer: pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment
Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer
Modifications of the maternal organism during pregnancy
Pathology of the first trimester: miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy
Pathology of the trophoblast
Law 194-Voluntary interruption of pregnancy
Screening in obstetrics and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Drugs and vaccines during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal intrauterine growth restriction
Multiple pregnancies
Infections with maternal-fetal transmission
Blood loss in the third trimester of pregnancy - Rh iso-immunization
Monitoring pregnancy at term and post-term
Labor birth: eutocic delivery and most common form of dystocia
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data, and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
Clinical anatomy and congenital anomalies of the female genital tract
Physiology of the ovulatory cycle and reproduction
Gynecology of childhood and adolescence
Female sexuality and sexual dysfunctions
Menstrual cycle abnormalities and hyperandrogenisms
Fertility control
Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
Sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic infections
Sexual violence
Uterine leiomyomas - Ovarian cysts
Endoscopic techniques in gynecology
Infertility and Assisted reproductive technology
Menopause and climacteric
Ultrasound in gynecology
Pathology of pelvic statics and urinary incontinence
Cervical cancer: pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment
Pre-malignant and malignant disorders of the vulva and endometrium
Ovarian cancer: pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment
Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer
Modifications of the maternal organism during pregnancy
Pathology of the first trimester: miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy
Pathology of the trophoblast
Law 194-Voluntary interruption of pregnancy
Screening in obstetrics and genetic counseling for maternal and fetal risk conditions
Drugs and vaccines during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
Premature birth
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Early and late fetal intrauterine growth restriction
Multiple pregnancies
Infections with maternal-fetal transmission
Blood loss in the third trimester of pregnancy - Rh iso-immunization
Monitoring pregnancy at term and post-term
Labor birth: eutocic delivery and most common form of dystocia
Cesarean section: indications, epidemiological data, and role of the pregnant woman
Puerperium
Prerequisites for admission
Professional activities pursue and are an integral part of the objectives and results of the learning expected from teaching, as they confer the skills and abilities useful for applying knowledge in clinical practice.
No prior knowledge is required.
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, day hospital, operating room, first aid activities, discussion of clinical cases .
Professionalizing activities:
- Gynecological Outpatient: from 8.30 to 12.30 (two students per day 8.30-10.30 / 10.30.12.30- on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- Pathology of Pregnancy Outpatient clinic: from 8.30 to 11.30 (one student per day - on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Outpatient Gynecological Ultrasonography: from 8.30 to 12.00 (two students per day 8.30-10.30 / 10.30.12.30 - from Monday to Thursday)
- 1 day in the delivery room (8.00 to 20.00). Two students entrusted to the doctor in charge
- Gynecological Operating Room: 8.30-14.00 (two students per day - Monday to Friday)
Professionalizing activities:
- Gynecological Outpatient: from 8.30 to 12.30 (two students per day 8.30-10.30 / 10.30.12.30- on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- Pathology of Pregnancy Outpatient clinic: from 8.30 to 11.30 (one student per day - on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Outpatient Gynecological Ultrasonography: from 8.30 to 12.00 (two students per day 8.30-10.30 / 10.30.12.30 - from Monday to Thursday)
- 1 day in the delivery room (8.00 to 20.00). Two students entrusted to the doctor in charge
- Gynecological Operating Room: 8.30-14.00 (two students per day - Monday to Friday)
Teaching Resources
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Straus SE et al.
Evidence-based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM
Elsevier, 5th edition, 2019
Cunningham, Leveno, Bloom
WILLIAMS
Ostetricia (edizione italiana)
Piccin - Nuova Libraria
2016
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per student, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Straus SE et al.
Evidence-based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM
Elsevier, 5th edition, 2019
Cunningham, Leveno, Bloom
WILLIAMS
Ostetricia (edizione italiana)
Piccin - Nuova Libraria
2016
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam takes place in written form (60 multiple choice questions). The test result is communicated orally to the students on the same day.
The oral exam is reserved for those who, having passed the written test, consider that they wish to improve their grades. The oral exam can result in an increase in the grade obtained in the written test, as well as in its confirmation or in a reduction.
Anyone wishing to take the oral exam must notify the secretariat immediately after notification of the mark obtained in the written test.
If the student who requested does not attend the oral exam, the mark obtained in the written test is considered valid.
The oral exam is reserved for those who, having passed the written test, consider that they wish to improve their grades. The oral exam can result in an increase in the grade obtained in the written test, as well as in its confirmation or in a reduction.
Anyone wishing to take the oral exam must notify the secretariat immediately after notification of the mark obtained in the written test.
If the student who requested does not attend the oral exam, the mark obtained in the written test is considered valid.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 2
Professional training: 30 hours