Obstetrical-gynaecological and pediatric sciences 1
Module Obstetrics and Gynecology

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: MARCO PALUMBO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will have learned the basic anatomy of the female genital system, the physiology of the gonadal axis, gestation, physiological and dystociatic labor and delivery, benign and malignant gynecological pathologies, screening, and contraception. References to assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Course Structure

Face-to-face lessons. If teaching is taught in a blended or distance learning mode, necessary changes may be made to the previously stated curriculum to ensure compliance with the planned curriculum outlined in the Syllabus.

Required Prerequisites

passing the preparatory subjects

Attendance of Lessons

Compulsory attendance

Detailed Course Content

Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System

Menopause

Contraception

Gynecological Examination, Diagnostic Tests, and Screening

Pregnancy

Spontaneous Abortion, IVF

Ectopic Pregnancy

Eutocic Labor and Delivery

Dystocic Labor and Delivery

Endometriosis

Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Uterine Myomas

Genital Prolapse

Gynecological Cancers

ART

Textbook Information

Pescetto G. et Al, Ginecologia e Ostetricia. Roma: SEU

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive SystemMenopauseContraceptionGynecological ExaminationDiagnostic and Screening TestsPregnancySpontaneous AbortionVictimizationObstetric PathologyLabor and DeliveryEndometriosisAcute and Chronic Pelvic PainUterine MyomasGenital ProlapseGynecological NeoplasmsART

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam will be oral and will consist of at least two questions on topics covered in the program. The exam assesses the student's level of knowledge, clarity of presentation, and command of medical-scientific language. The following criteria will be taken into account in assigning the final grade: Grade 29-30 with honors: The student has an in-depth knowledge of the main issues related to gynecology and obstetrics, is able to promptly and correctly integrate and critically analyze the situations presented, independently solving even highly complex diagnostic problems; has excellent communication skills and masters medical-scientific and anatomical-pathological language. Grade 26-28: The student has a good knowledge of the main issues related to gynecology and obstetrics, is able to integrate and critically and clearly analyze the situations presented, is able to solve complex diagnostic problems with relative autonomy, and presents the topics clearly using appropriate medical-scientific and anatomical-pathological language. Grade 22-25: The student has a fair understanding of the main issues related to gynecology and obstetrics, although limited to the main topics; he or she is able to integrate and critically analyze the situations presented, but not always in a linear manner, and presents the arguments fairly clearly with reasonable command of language. Grade 18-21: The student has minimal understanding of the main issues related to gynecology and obstetrics, has a modest ability to integrate and critically analyze the situations presented, and presents the arguments sufficiently clearly, although his or her command of language is poorly developed. Exam failed: The student does not possess the minimum required knowledge of the main content of the course. His or her ability to use specific language is very poor or nonexistent, and he or she is unable to independently apply the knowledge acquired.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

The exam will be oral and will consist of at least two questions on topics covered in the program. The exam will assess the student's level of knowledge, clarity of presentation, and command of medical and scientific language. Endometriosis, myomas, ovarian cancer, pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, menstrual cycle, ovarian cycle, hypothalamic-pituitary axis, pelvic floor anatomy, female genital anatomy, pregnancy, physiological labor, labor and delivery monitoring, spontaneous paralysis, labor and delivery with difficulty.

genital prolapse, urinary incontinence, menopause, gynecological exams

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