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Teaching & Learning

The Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, delivering clinical and research-led teaching in OBGYN.

Undergraduate

The OBGYN module consists of two four week learning blocks delivered over two semesters. Block 1, Semester 1, introduces the student to common women’s presentations and related topics as well as building on their clinical skills in this setting. Block 2, Semester 2, consolidates learning from Semester 1 and introduces students to more complex presentations.

The OBGYN module is clinically focused. It encourages interactive learning and student participation in clerking patients. Students present case presentation and are also scheduled on-call and to present on ward rounds.

The following teaching methods are employed in the module:

Lectures
Tutorials (class and ward based)
Clinical placement
Case-based learning
Workshops
Portfolios

Students have performed exceptionally well in the national Henry Hutchinson Stewart Medical Scholarships over many years, with a total of 27 awards.

A number of students were awarded Health Research Board Summer Student Fellowships over the years. They carried out their projects within the discipline under the supervision of senior academic personnel. They were invited to present their research at local, national and international conferences, with some students winning prizes for their presentations.

Postgraduate Taught

Programmes: MSc in Clinical Practice, Diploma in Medical Education
Discipline Contribution: Module teaching and course supervision
Key Features: Specialist clinical training, research-informed teaching, interdisciplinary learning