Overview
Revision of topics selected by candidates and tutors, obstetrics and gynaecology databases, New Zealand clinical management guidelines related to obstetrics and gynaecology.
This is a paper for candidates undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology and centres around a three-day residential course in Christchurch. It aims to consolidate the theoretical knowledge and skills covered in the other papers of the PGDipOMG (OBGY 712, 713, 715, 716, 717, 718).
About this paper
| Paper title | Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residential Course 2 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (22 September 2025 - 14 December 2025)
(Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (13 October 2025 - 31 December 2025) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,644.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- OBGX 719
- Limited to
- PGCertPMG, PGDipOMG
- Notes
- (i) OBGY 718 and OBGY 719 involve independent learning and a residential course component of three days each. OBGY 718 and 719 are designed to bookend the OBGY 717 Clinical Training. We strongly recommend that PGDipOMG candidates complete OBGY 718 before their OBGY 717 clinical training and complete OBGY 719 towards the end of, or after, their clinical training. These papers may be taken separately by non-diploma candidates wishing to apply for a Certificate of Proficiency.(ii) For more information: www.otago.ac.nz/womens-health-postg
- Eligibility
Medical doctors, general practioners (GPs).
Enrolments for this paper are limited and require departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.- Contact
Tel: 021 279 1423 (Christchurch campus)
- Teaching staff
Academic Co-ordinators: Dr Karyn Johnson and Dr Esther Tillman
Invited lecturers will take some of the sessions.- Paper Structure
OBGY 719 revisits current issues and core skills in Women's Health. This paper is taught with a patient-centred focus. The paper consists of independent learning through:
- conducting a Literature search witha pre-assigned Topic
- pre-course reading
- a three-day residential course in Christchurch that includes:
- interactive case-based teaching and skills assessment workshops
- presentation of the Literature search including answering questions and providing a short two-page summary of the findings and a bibliography
- an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a short answer written (SAQ) exam
- a reflective review of practice.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
This paper centres around a three-day residential course held in Christchurch as follows;
N1 - November 4, 5 & 6
N2 - November 25, 26 & 27
- 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 management of pre-pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal care with low levels of complexity
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in consultation with a specialist in the management of all levels of intrapartum care and in pre-pregnancy, antenatal, and postnatal care with moderate levels of complexity
- 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 self-learning in women’s health and other relevant areas of medical practice, including recognition of limits of their own knowledge and abilities.
- Understand the principles and practice of evidence-based medicine and research in a clinical setting.
- Understand the need to maintain knowledge and practice in order to provide up-to-date evidence-based care.
- Understand and explain the underlying physiology and pathology, and the available assessment and management options in order to provide safe and effective care.
- Solicit and accept constructive feedback
- Exhibit ethical attitudes and conduct
- Demonstrate values of fairness, empathy, acceptance, kindness, respect, and responsibility to and for all people.