OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the student should have acquired enough knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him:

1. Recognise the principles and practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and explain the physiological basis and applied anatomy of control of conception;
2. examine clinically all gynaecological and obstetrical cases, obtain relevant clinical history and elicit the relevant physical signs and record them systematically;
3. Describe common gynaecological diseases including their possible causations, complications and the method(s) of their prevention;
4. Manage common gynaecological conditions;
5. Comprehend the principles and practice of antenatal care both as a form of preventive medicine and as a form of health education;
6. Describe common obstetrical presentations (normal and abnormal), mechanism of normal labour and delivery and methods of early detection of abnormal presentations;
7. Identify high risk obstetrical problems and be able to prevent or diminish such risks and undertake timely referral to appropriate centres;
8. Manage normal and abnormal deliveries, bearing in mind the principles underlying such management approaches;
9. Undertake simple anaesthesia and analgesia in gynaecological and obstetrical procedures;
10. Manage rationally common obstetrical and gynaecological emergencies, including making timely referrals to appropriate centres a  necessary and prevent their occurrence;
11. Undertake relevant laboratory and other diagnostic aids to reach or verify diagnosis and appreciate the limitations of such investigations;
12. Work within a health team and acquire leadership qualities; and
13. Practice with high bedside manners and ethical standards, have a deep respect and concern for his patients and be aware of the legal aspects of practice in his environment.

The postings in Paediatrics commence after completion of the specialty postings in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.  The postings last 16 weeks but with an additional period of revision lasting 4 weeks and leading to the Final MBBS Examination in Paediatrics.

OBJECTIVES

These are:

1. To introduce students to the global principles and practice of Paediatrics with emphasis on the practice of Paediatrics in the tropics;
2. To equip students with the cognitive knowledge, interpersonal skills, technical skills and clinical judgement to achieve an adequate degree of competence in the practice of Paediatrics; and
3. To develop the student to have a good working relationship with all those involved in health care delivery and appreciate and understand this relationship.

Each student at the end of the course is expected to be able to use the skills he has acquired to:

• Obtain an accurate history;
• Perform a thorough physical examination on a child and demonstrate and interpret common abnormal physical signs; and
• Carry out simple side-room laboratory tests and request major laboratory tests and other ancillary investigations to verify his diagnosis.

The student is also expected to obtain the theoretical background to recognize diseases, formulate a reasonable diagnosis based on history and physical examination, confirm his diagnosis by selecting appropriate investigations, and have a sound knowledge of therapeutics to be able to treat his patient.

OBJECTIVES

Generally, the postings in Surgery are aimed at providing the students with an understanding of the scientific basis of the principles and practice of Surgery and acquainting them with the presentation and management of the common range of surgical problems/diseases, with particular reference to the tropics and Nigeria.  At the end of the positing in Surgery, the student should have acquired enough knowledge, skills and attitudes, to enable him:

1. diagnose and manage rationally common surgical problems. Including making referrals to appropriate centres;
2. diagnose and manage rationally common surgical emergencies including making timely referral to appropriate centres as necessary;
3. undertake simple anaesthesia and analgesia in surgical procedures;
4. work within a health team and acquire leadership qualities; and
5. practice with high bedside manners and ethical standards including having a deep respect and concern for his patients.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the postings in Medicine is to equip the students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him/her:

1. Practice medicine with good bedside manners and a high ethical standard and have a deep respect and concern for the patient’s condition;
2. Communicate easily with patients, colleagues and other Members of the health team;
3. Obtain and record accurate information on the patient’s symptoms and signs and compile the data towards making a reasonable diagnosis and differential diagnosis;
4. Become aware of the common diseases of each organ/system, including the relevant associated signs and symptoms, request appropriate investigations and describe and prescribe the most appropriate therapeutic measures; the student is also expected to be able to recognise cases needing specialized management and refer them in a timely manner to appropriate centres;
5. Perform common medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a safe and skilful manner;
6. Manage and prevent common medical emergencies, including making timely referrals to appropriate centres; and
7. Actively seek guidance from appropriate sources of information , including books, journals, or colleagues, as necessary.