Obstetrics and Gynecology - Clinical Skills
A.Y. 2025/2026
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
Linea: Policlinico
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of biological, physiology, anatomy is required
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases
Teaching Resources
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per studenti, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia
G. Bolis (Editore)
ISBN 9788879599269
Edizione II/2017 864 pagine
La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per studenti, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia
G. Bolis (Editore)
ISBN 9788879599269
Edizione II/2017 864 pagine
La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Cetin IreneGruppo 2
Professor:
Parazzini FabioGruppo 3
Professor:
Barbara GiussyGruppo 4
Professor:
Somigliana EdgardoLinea: San Donato
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of biological, physiology, anatomy is required
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
DeCherney AH et al.
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per studenti, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia
G. Bolis (Editore)
ISBN 9788879599269
Edizione II/2017 864 pagine
La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
Current Diagnosis &Treatment:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per studenti, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange
Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition
Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology
Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia
G. Bolis (Editore)
ISBN 9788879599269
Edizione II/2017 864 pagine
La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professors:
Solima Eugenio, Vignali Michele
Shifts:
Gruppo 1
Professor:
Vignali MicheleGruppo 2
Professor:
Solima EugenioLinea: San Giuseppe
Course syllabus
Professional activities include the following UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit):
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
· Collect an obstetric anamnesis
· Collect a gynaecological anamnesis
· Perform a gynaecological physical examination, including a Pap test
· Plan clinical follow-up, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations for monitoring a physiological pregnancy
· Assist with a vaginal delivery or caesarean section
· Assist with an outpatient or operating theatre gynaecological procedure
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of biological, physiology, anatomy is required
Teaching methods
Attendance in the outpatient departments, day hospitals, and operating rooms of the CdL Training Network. Discussion of clinical cases
Teaching Resources
DeCherney AH et al. Current Diagnosis &Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology 12th Edition (inglese) Edizione per studenti, 15 dic 2019
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor) ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor) ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia G. Bolis (Editore) ISBN 9788879599269 Edizione II/2017 864 pagine La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
McGraw-Hill Education-Lange Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition Keith Edmonds (Editor-in-Chief), Christoph Lees (Co-Editor), Tom Bourne (Co-Editor) ISBN: 978-1-119-21142-6 November 2018 Wiley-Blackwell 1088 Pages
Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology Errol R. Norwitz (Editor), Carolyn M. Zelop (Editor), David A. Miller (Editor), David L. Keefe (Editor) ISBN: 978-1-444-33433-3 March 2019 Wiley-Blackwell 648 Pages
Manuale di Ginecologia e Ostetricia G. Bolis (Editore) ISBN 9788879599269 Edizione II/2017 864 pagine La Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica (Candiani et al.)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning of each UDE (Elementary Teaching Unit) will be verified by the tutors through the signing of the "Clinical skills" booklet. The acquisition of the UDE is a mandatory prerequisite for taking the exam and does not give rise to a grade out of 30, but has a qualifying function.
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Professional training: 25 hours
Professor:
Bianchi Stefano