Program overview
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General obstetrics fellowship is a structured postgraduate program for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees who are interested in enhancing their knowledge towards consultant level in obstetrics.
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The course covers up-to-date practice in management of pregnancy, labour ward, common obstetric disorders, fetal monitoring, and obstetric procedures.
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On completion of the fellowship, fellows will acquire advanced clinical knowledge and will be able to manage pregnancy and labour at a senior level
Fellowship modules
Introduction
Physiology of pregnancy and labour and minor complaints associated with pregnancy
Antenatal care
Antenatal care, pregnancy and obesity, vaccines and anti-D administration, and management of common symptoms
Early pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting including hyperemesis, bleeding in early pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy
Late pregnancy
Prelabour rupture of membranes, amniotic fluid abnormalities, antepartum hemorrhage and antenatal monitoring
Maternal infection
Group B streptococci in pregnancy, genital herpes in pregnancy and maternal sepsis
Labour management
Intrapartum management, breech, monitoring, VBAC, induction and management and emergencies
Postnatal care
Postpartum care, mental health care during and after pregnancy, and thrombo-prophylaxis
Obstetric ultrasound
First, second, and third trimester ultrasound scans including fetal growth and Dopplers
Obstetric procedures
Cesarean section, episiotomy, instrumental delivery and repair of perineal tears
Final examination
MCQ paper-based exam
The final assessment consists of 2 papers; each contains 60 MCQ questions
Fees
Fees are country-based. Please contact
fees for candidates from high income countries are $500. Fees are $350 for intermediate income and $200 for low income countries
HOW TO APPLY
To join the fellowship, please submit your application through this portal
Program directors
Sherif Shazly
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds, United Kingdom
Pedro Pinto
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto
Porto, Portugal
Program instructors
Heba Cheikh Othman
Intern
Damascus University
Damascus, Syria
Lava Abdullah
OBGYN specialist
Police Hospital
Damascus, Syria
Muhannad Homsi
Ophthalmology resident
Al-Muassat University
Damascus, Syria
