Full Description
This concise yet comprehensive guide is focused on the curriculum and current exam style of the MRCOG Part 1 examination. It integrates clinical knowledge with basic science, providing readers with a deeper understanding of pathophysiology of medical disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology. The lead editor is a member of the Part 1 Examination Committee and her insights are skilfully woven into the book's revision notes, sample Single Best Answer (SBA) question and answer explanations, and tips on exam technique. The book encourages a structured thought process to develop, making it easier for clinicians to make differential diagnoses and conduct relevant investigations and treatment plans. The focus on basic sciences also endows readers with the ability to develop research ideas and evaluate findings. Featuring easy-to-read text, highlighted key points, illustrations, and plenty of practice papers, this succinct guide is essential preparation reading for trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists taking the challenging Part 1 MRCOG exam.
Contents
Section 1. Anatomy; 1. Surgical anatomy of the female pelvis and abdominal wall; 2. Anatomy of the breast; 3. Anatomy of the pelvis in obstetrics; 4. Anatomy daption to puberty, pregnancy and menopause; 5. Anatomy of the endocrine glands: Hypothryoid, pituitary; 6. Structural changes in the newborn; 7. Male and female reproductive tract and the mullerina anomalies; 8. Functional anatomy of the pelvic floor, kidney and the urinary tract; 9. Fetal and meternal x-rays, ultrasound and MRI; Section 2. Embryology; 10. Gametes and fertilisation; 11. Early fetal embryology and placental development; 12. Fetal development; Section 3. Physiology; 13. Female physiology; 14. Male physiology 15. Fetal physiology 16. Physiology of pregnancy and labour; 17. Physiology of wound healing; Section 4. Genetics; 18. Cell structure and function; 19. Structure of chromosomes and genes; 20. Genomics and gene regulation; Section 5. Endocrinology; 21. Mechanism of action of hormones; 22. Hypothalamus and pituitary; 23. Puberty; 24. Premature ovarian failure; 25. Polycystic ovarian syndrome; 26. Menopause; 27. Thyroid and parathyriod; 28. Adrenals; 29. Hyperemesis gravidarum; Section 6. Biochemistry; 30. Biochemistry in surgical conditions; 31. Hormones; 32. Vitamins and minerals; 33. Placental transfer; 34. Acid base balance; 35. Cell cycle; 36. Carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism; 37. Enzymes and signal transduction; Section 7. Pathology; 38. Pathology of clinical sepsis; 39. Histopathology of female organs including pituitary and hypothalamus; 40. Placental site implantation; 41. Teratogenesis; 42. Pathological conditions relted to uterus, tubes and ovaries; 43. Gynaecological cancers including cervical cytology 44. Pathophysiology of pain; 45. Pathology of bladder, urethra and vagina; Section 8. Clinical management and data interpretation; 46. History and physical examination in gynaecology and obstetrics; 47. Fraser and gillick competence; 48. Fluid and electrolyte balance; 49. Coagulation; 50. Surgical complications and infections; 51. Common disorders of pregnancy; 52. Management of labour; 53. Operative delivery and perineal repair; 54. Urogynaecology, fertility, early pregnancy complications; 55. Benign conditions of the genital tract; 56. Cancer screening in gynaecology; 57. Malignancy and premalignancy of the genital tract; 58. Abdominal incisions, sutures, diathermy; 59. Data interpretation; Section 9.. Pharmacology; 60. Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics; 61. Anitbiotic prophylaxis; 62. Drugs used in obstetrics and post partum haemorrhage; 63. Pain relief in labour and puerperum; 64. Contraception and drugs used in gynaecology; 65. Teratogenesis; Section 10. Microbiology; 66. Infections in pregnancy and fetal impact of maternal infection; 67. Human papilloma virus and other viral infections; 68. Puerperal sepsis and surgical site infections; Section11. Immunology; 69. Principles of reproductive immunology; 70. Immunology of pregnancy and miscarriage; Section 12. Biophysics; 71. Principles of ECG, USG and doppler, x-rays and MRI, CTsan,nuclear medicine; 72. Principles and safe use of laser and electrosurgery; Section 13. Epidemiology and statistics; 73. Statistical methods used in clinical research; 74. Principles of screening; 75. Understanding the audit cycle; 76. Definition of maternal morality, perinatal and neonatal morality.
