MRCOG

• We offer two Eighteen-month fellowship programmes accredited by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka- Fellowship in Foeto-Maternal medicine and Fellowship in High-Risk Pregnancy.
• Fellowship in Foeto-Maternal medicine-The candidates who successfully complete the eighteen-month full-time programme shall be awarded a Certificate as a Fellow in Foeto-Maternal medicine.
• Fellowship in High-Risk Pregnancy-The candidates who successfully complete the eighteen-month full-time programme shall be awarded a Certificate as a Fellow in High risk pregnancy.

We take two fellows every year.

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process:

• Candidates with MS/MD/DNB in Obs and Gyn/MRCOG and has obtained permanent registration of any State Medical Council shall be eligible for admission.
• Candidates with DGO in Obs and Gyn and has obtained permanent registration of any State Medical Council shall be eligible for admission will also be considered.

Admission is usually in the month of August.

Course commences September every year.

The candidates will be selected based on merit and aptitude.

Admission process- Written test and interview

All candidates would appear for the University examination after completion of the eighteen months course -Theory and practical.

Aims and Objectives:

• To promote the specialist management of pregnancies with complex medical/ obstetric problems and hence improve maternal and fetal outcomes.
• Improve current standards of management of High-Risk pregnancies & provide standardized patient care.
• Improve knowledge and practice in the management of common maternal diseases during pregnancy.
• Provide pre-pregnancy, antepartum and intrapartum care & counselling of the high-risk obstetric case.
• Provide expert diagnosis & knowledge of mainstream obstetric practice.
• Establish a close understanding & working relationship with other disciplines and promote the concept of multidisciplinary team care.
• Promote teaching and research into maternal conditions in pregnancy.
• Promote the development of specialized expertise, special facilities and clinical material that will be of considerable benefit to patients.

Structured Training With Logbook : 

The trainee will be able to demonstrate thorough Knowledge of

• Basic sciences relevant to Maternal medical conditions and foetal development
• Pathophysiology, methods of evaluation and treatment of the maternal disorders and pregnancy complications -including those which predate the pregnancy and those which are diagnosed during pregnancy. Understanding foetal development and complications like aneuploidies, structural anomalies.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals to plan management of less common conditions.
• Concepts of investigative science and the development of skills in research methods.
• Methods of quality assurance and audit.

LOGBOOK Modules:

• Module 1 Medical Complications of Pregnancy
• Module 2 Genetics
• Module 3 Structural Fetal Abnormalities
• Module 4 Antenatal Complications
• Module 5 Intrapartum Complications
• Module 6 Infectious Diseases

Course Syllabus:

• Maternal medical issues.
• Neurological conditions.
• Hypertension.
• Renal conditions.
• Gastrointestinal conditions.
• Endocrinological conditions.
• Pre-existing Diabetes/ Gestational Diabetes.
• Respiratory conditions.
• Dermatological conditions.
• Haematological conditions.
• Previous thromboembolic disease.
• Malignant disease.
• Connective tissue disorders.
• Cardiological problems.
• Pre-pregnancy counselling and management.
• Intrapartum management of obstetric /medical problems

Pregnancy Conditions/Problems:

• Preterm labour
• Prelabour rupture of membranes
• Incompetent cervix
• Mullerian abnormalities
• Multiple prior preterm deliveries
• Prior or current feto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
• Prior second trimester loss
• Previous intrauterine fetal demise
• Infections – HIV, hepatitis, Malaria, Syphilis, Chicken pox
• Management of malpresentations

Foetal Medicine:

• Genetic counselling
• Counselling about screening- First/ second trimester
• Dealing with congenital abnormalities detected during pregnancy.
• Dealing with multiple pregnancy- counselling and management of complications
• Dealing with disorders of amniotic fluid
• Management and follow up of IUGR.
• Interpretation of dopplers

Labour ward:

• Labour ward skills-Training in operative vaginal delivery/intrapartum management of complex scenarios Management of obstetric emergencies.
• Research activity-1 paper and 1poster (Mandatory by RGUHS)

Facilities Available:

• Competent faculty
• AV aids for teaching (Seminar room and auditorium)
• Library @ RMH main hospital and OBG block
• Availability of latest journals
  • BJOG; TOG; FOGSI journal
  • Online library access –RCOG database of books and journals
  • Clinical key access
  • RCOG e learning platform
  • Individual subscription for upto date (faculty)

Teaching Programme:

• 2 HRP clinics/week
• Encouraged to do one research project and present/publish it
• Research opportunities and Ongoing Audit projects
• Practical training and regular teaching sessions
• We also ensure trainees receive hands on experience and improve their skills through our collaboration with public hospitals around the south Bangalore area (BBMP hospitals).