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All medical universities in the country are under the governance of the National Medical Council (NMC) of India. As per the guidelines of the NMC, (Guidelines for Competency Based Postgraduate Training Programme for MS In Obstetrics & Gynaecology),the final examination at the end of the MS/DNB course in this country is in the following format: Here we are discussing about how to prepare for OBGYN Exam.

There are four theory papers, as given below:

• Paper I: Applied Basic Sciences.
• Paper II: Obstetrics Including Social Obstetrics and Diseases Of New Born.
• Paper III: Gynaecology Including Fertility Regulation
• Paper IV: Recent Advances in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Clinical/Practical & Oral/Viva Voce Examination: follows the pattern as given below:

a) Obstetrics:

Clinical

Long Case: 1 case

2 cases with different problems (Short Case/ Spot Case: 1 case)

Viva voce including:

 Instruments

 Pathology specimens

 Drugs and X-rays, Sonography, etc.

Additionally, most medical universities in the final exams have spots (usually 10) in Obstetrics and 1 ward round case in Obstetrics.

b) Gynaecology:

Clinical

Long Case: 1 case

2 cases with different problems

(Short Case/ Spot Case: 1 case)

Viva including:

 Instruments

 Pathology specimens

 Drugs and X-rays, Sonography, etc.

 Family planning

Additionally, most medical universities in the final exams have spots (usually 10) in Gynaecology and one ward round case in Gynaecology.

How To Prepare for The OBGYN Exam?

Coming on how to prepare for these theory and practical exams, I would start by saying that this preparation starts at the moment you join your residency program! Astounded? The clinical work place and the patients are the best teachers of this subject.

So, start preparing for the final assessment right on joining the MS/DNB course and keep learning and preparing all through. Participate wholeheartedly in any structured PG academic programme that your Institute offers.

Preparation can be pursued along with the residency work and alongside the thesis work by following few broad principles. Some suggestions on the same is described as follows

• Prepare before presenting rounds on a daily basis.
• Read something EVERYDAY – this could preferably include the clinical cases you are coming across in OPD and the wards, operatives that you are assisting/ performing.
• Revisiting basic Sciences related to OBGYN exam from time to time.
• Paying close attention to the case discussions by the seniors and by the allied departments like Anaesthesia, Medicine, Neonatology.
• Participating in poster/paper presentations/PG quiz in conferences.
• Teaching juniors – the best way of learning.
• Be sincere in the PG programme of your department and actively participate in cases presentations, journal club, seminar, etc.
• Participating in mock exams whenever the opportunity is available and make use of that opportunity.

In summary, I would like to say, have the basic sciences knowledge rock solid, work sincerely in the hospital with a keen observant mind, absorbing every piece of knowledge that comes across your way and boost it all by regular reading.