Overview
Fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of gynaecological and sexual health issues, including fertility issues, urinary and gynaecological problems, abortion, interpersonal violence and sexual harm and common gynaecological cancers.
OBGY 716 gives a foundation on topics such as abortion, continence, fertility, gynaecologic oncology and intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medical Gynaecology II |
|---|---|
| Subject | Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (30 March 2026 - 22 June 2026)
(Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (31 August 2026 - 23 November 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,743.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- OBGX 716
- Limited to
- PGCertPMG, PGDipOMG
- Notes
- (i) This paper is designed for the continuing professional education of health professionals involved in the provision of women's health care, and is also a compulsory paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. (ii) Limited to 30 students per semester. (iii) For more information: www.otago.ac.nz/womens-health-postg
- Eligibility
Recommended for general practitioners (GPs) and GP registrars and sexual health physicians, midwives, practice nurses, family planning and public health nurses and those doctors considering a future in sexual and reproductive health, general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, emergency medicine.
Enrolments for this paper are limited and require departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.- Contact
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Administrator
- More information link
- View more information on the Postgraduate Programmes in Women's Health website
- Teaching staff
Convenors: Helen Paterson and Keely Blanch
Teaching Staff: Leigh Searle, Coleen Caldwell, Peter Sykes, Susie Mourton, Cathy Stephenson and Mike Stitely
- Paper Structure
One of four distance-taught papers that are offered as part of Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology (PGCertPMG) and Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG) programmes.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely. It consists of six 2-hour evening audioconferences via Zoom over three months. The teaching platform is hsmoodle.otago.ac.nz which is used for prelearning and preparation activities. There are six assignments.
- Textbooks
There is no single textbook for this paper. Readings will be provided for students to access via the Library, with additional readings and other multimedia material provided via Moodle.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the medical management of sexual and reproductive health with low levels of complexity.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the management of early gynaecological cancer diagnosis/screening, early pregnancy complications with appropriate consultation with a specialist.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant social and cultural issues that impact upon the provision of healthcare to women and their families/whanau.
- Demonstrate self-learning in women’s health and other relevant areas of medical practice, including recognition of limits of their own knowledge and abilities.
- Understand and explain underlying physiology and pathology, and the available assessment and management options in order to provide safe and effective care.
- Solicit and accept constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate values of fairness, empathy, acceptance, kindness, respect, and responsibility to and for all people.
Overview
Fundamental knowledge and skills in a range of gynaecological and sexual health issues, including fertility issues, urinary and gynaecological problems, abortion, interpersonal violence and sexual harm and common gynaecological cancers.
OBGY 716 gives a foundation on topics such as abortion, continence, fertility, gynaecologic oncology and intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medical Gynaecology II |
|---|---|
| Subject | Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (29 March 2027 - 21 June 2027)
(Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (30 August 2027 - 23 November 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- OBGX 716
- Limited to
- PGCertPMG, PGDipOMG
- Notes
- (i) This paper is designed for the continuing professional education of health professionals involved in the provision of women's health care, and is also a compulsory paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. (ii) Limited to 30 students per semester. (iii) For more information: www.otago.ac.nz/womens-health-postg
- Eligibility
Recommended for general practitioners (GPs) and GP registrars, and sexual health physicians, midwives, practice nurses, family planning and public health nurses and those doctors considering a future in sexual and reproductive health, general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and emergency medicine.
Enrolments for this paper are limited and require departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.
- Contact
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Administrator: admin.obgypostgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Postgraduate Programmes in Women's Health website.
- Teaching staff
Conveners: Dr Helen Paterson and Dr Keely Blanch
Teaching Staff: Dr Leigh Searle, Dr Coleen Caldwell and Associate Professor Peter Sykes
- Paper Structure
One of four distance-taught papers that are offered as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology (PGCertPMG) and Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG) programmes.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely. It consists of six 2-hour evening audio conferences via Zoom, held over three months. The teaching platform is hsmoodle.otago.ac.nz, which is used for pre-learning and preparation activities. There are six assignments.
- Textbooks
There is no single textbook for this paper. Readings will be provided for students to access via the Library, with additional readings and other multimedia material provided via Moodle.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the medical management of sexual and reproductive health with low levels of complexity.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the management of early gynaecological cancer diagnosis/screening, early pregnancy complications, with appropriate consultation with a specialist.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant social and cultural issues that impact upon the provision of healthcare to women and their families/whanau.
- Demonstrate self-learning in women's health and other relevant areas of medical practice, including recognition of limits of their own knowledge and abilities.
- Understand and explain underlying physiology and pathology, and the available assessment and management options to provide safe and effective care.
- Solicit and accept constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate values of fairness, empathy, acceptance, kindness, respect and responsibility to and for all people.