Deaprtment of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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Introduction

Upon completion of the undergraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the student should acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes required for practice of Obstetrics & Gynaecology as an intern house officer & to be prepared for life long training as a doctor.

To achieve this aim, the department undertakes to provide the student with;

A motivated context for learning
Clear learning objectives
A well structured core knowledge base
An environment suitable for learning
Opportunities to develop skills & enthusiasm required for life long training

The University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is responsible for teaching Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatal Paediatrics, to undergraduate medical students. Currently, each year approximately 150 medical students spend 8 weeks attached to the Department during the fifth year of their medical course.

Courses Involved

Undergraduate:

MBBS
B.Sc. (Nursing) Part I
Examination to Register & Practice Medicine (ERPM)
Training of foreign students (elective appointment)

MBBS Programme.

The University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is responsible for teaching Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatal Paediatrics, to undergraduate medical students. Currently, each year approximately 150 medical students spend 4 weeks attached to the Department during the fifth year of their medical course.

The University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is responsible for teaching Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatal Paediatrics, to undergraduate medical students. Currently, each year approximately 250 medical students spend 9 weeks attached to the Department during the fifth year of their medical course.

BSc Nursing Degree Programme

Department is responsible;

To carry out & supervise the training in maternal & gynecological nursing
Assessment – MCQ,OSPE & OSCE
Examination to Register & Practice Medicine (ERPM)
Chairman & Secretary of panel of examiners are the members of our department, appointed by SLMC

Duties of Chairman & Secretary are;

To formulate the MCQ paper with the panel of examiners & evaluation
Organizing the clinical component of the examination at NHSL, CSTH, CNTH
Training of foreign students (elective appointment)

Postgraduate

M.Sc. Community Medicine
Diploma in Reproductive Health
Diploma in Family Medicine Programme
MD part I & part II in Obettrics & Gynaecology

Training programme for the M.sc Community medicine students at PGIM

Students undergoing training in Masc. Community medicine carry out 2 weeks attachment in Professorial unit where they are exposed to series of lectures, clinical demonstrations and discussions.

Conduct lectures for Diploma in Family Medicine Programmed

Staff from Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology carries out lectures in Diploma in Family Medicine Programmed conducted by PGIM

Conduct lectures for MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) part I & II

Staff from Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology carry out lectures and mock examinations for post graduate students sitting for MD part I exam and well structured clinical programmed for students sitting for MD Part II Exam.

Conduct lectures and examinations for Diploma in Reproductive Health students at PGIM

Students undergoing training in Diploma in Reproductive Health

Services

We have one antenatal clinic & four specialized clinics weekly.

Antenatal clinic - antenatal care is given free for pregnant mothers who attend to Colombo South Teaching Hospital.

Specialized clinics – Conducted by the consultants with special interest & provide service to the community in & around Colombo South Teaching Hospital.

Sub fertility clinic – deals with the couples who have problem of fertility and couples are being referred to these clinics by other institutions & General Practioners as well

Colposcopy clinic – is conducted in order to diagnose & treat cervical, vaginal & vulval diseases. Cervical cancer screening is also another major role of this clinic.

Adolescent clinic – Adolescent friendly health services are another new development in the health system & conducted only in few hospitals in Sri Lanka & Colombo South Teaching Hospital is one of them. Our department in collaboration with department of psychiatry conducts this clinic.

Foetomaternal clinic – deals with pregnant mothers with multiple risk factors who need specialized care. Pregnant mothers with various problems are referred from other clinics, maternity homes & peripheral hospitals to this clinic.

Facilities

All the teaching activities for the final year students are conducted at Colombo South Teaching Hospital because of their clinical attachment it is easy for all the students to attend.

Two lecture halls are available in the Colombo South Teaching Hospital where we conduct Obstetrics & Gynaecology lectures in final year each can accommodate about 150 students.
One tutorial/Seminar room is available which can accommodate 35-40 students.
Both the lecture hall & the tutorial room are equipped with public address systems with FM microphones, overhead projects & slide projectors.
One room is provided with tables & chairs as a study area for students.
There are two libraries available in the Colombo South Teaching Hospital. One common library for all the doctors in the hospital maintained by the library committee of the hospital and the other is in the ward 23, professorial unit which is equipped with text books and journals in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for undergraduates and post graduate students. Well equipped skills laboratory to practice various clinical and communication skills in related to Obstetrics & Gynaecololgy

Skills Laboratory

Well equipped skills laboratory to practice various clinical and communication skills in related to Obstetrics & Gynaecololgy.

Department Staff

Academic Staff

Prof. Jayantha Jayawardana MBBS;MS; FSLCOG; FRCOG	Dean & Professor
Dr. Ramya Pathiraja	Head / Senior Lecturer
Dr. Rukshan Fernandopulle	Senior Lecturer
Dr. Ajith Fernando	Senior Lecturer