Curriculum Description
This course description provides a necessary summary of the most important characteristics of the course and the expected learning outcomes for the student to achieve evidence of whether they made the most of the available learning opportunities. It must be linked to a description of the program.
General Description
- Name of Organization: Baghdad College of Medicine
- Department: Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Module Name: Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Course Pattern: Clinical Sessions and Large Groups
- Semester and Year: 5th Year
- Total Course Hours: 70 Hours of Large Group Lectures, 110 Hours of Practical Lectures (Clinical Sessions)
Goal of the Course
Introducing gynecological diseases and methods of prevention, treatment, dealing with emergency cases and women’s health. To learn how to follow-up of patients after gynecological operations.
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and theoretical goals:
- - Knowledge of the physiological function of female genital organs.
- - Knowledge physiological function of pregnancy and labor.
B. Skills
- - Gynecologic and obstetric exam.
- - Taking proper medical/gynecological and obstetrical history.
Values and Sentimental Goals
- 1. Learning ethical issues when dealing with patients.
- 2. Illustrating diseases in a simple picture to the patient.
Infrastructure
| Week | Hours | Topics | Learning Outcomes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annually | 70 Hours Theoretical, 105 Hours Clinical Sessions |
Physiology of menstruation Puberty & its disorders Menopause Primary & secondary amenorrhea Abnormal uterine bleeding |
Mentioned | Mentioned |
Course Development Plan
- Developing the course into an integrated system.