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The road to becoming a successful medical practitioner, in this day and age, is full of hard work, struggle, and perseverance. When you finally get that MBBS seat after all the all-nighters you pulled, the entrance exams you gave, and the parties you missed, is a whole other feeling of satisfaction! Congratulations! You\u2019ve embarked on a long and arduous journey of becoming a doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be successful in a field like medicine that is so vast, meticulous, and ever-growing takes a lot of years, practice, and knowledge.  We don\u2019t need to tell you that as a doctor you must constantly strive to increase your knowledge and gain valuable experience. Those 5 and a half years of MBBS are just the beginning and will leave at the doorsteps of a vast and interesting field!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to have a plan of action after completing your MBBS. Let us look at some courses you can pursue after MBBS that will not only benefit your career but also will help you gain recognition in society.
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Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGO)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The female reproductive system is quite complex. Some aspects of female reproductive health still remain a mystery. This course is a good opportunity for doctors and med students to gain some expertise in the field of gynecology. Here is everything about the course:
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What is DGO?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


As mentioned earlier DGO stands for a Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics. This postgraduate level course lasts 2 years and opens doors to various opportunities in the fields of gynecology and obstetrics. How will you gain knowledge and opportunities you ask? Read on to find out more about D.G.O.
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Eligibility <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A candidate is deemed eligible for admission when he\/she holds an MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized institution. In addition to this, they must have secured 50% or higher marks in their qualifying examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mission Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well just having an MBBS degree is not enough, like all medical education programs, this one too is highly competitive. Admissions into the D.G.O course are done on the basis of national level medical entrance exams like NEET PG, IN CET, etc. The selection is purely merit based, so put on your thinking caps and ace that test!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subjects taught during the course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a plethora of subjects that are taught during the course of this diploma. The course lasts two years and is divided into semesters. Throughout the diploma, you will be gaining knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. Here are some topics that are covered
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  1. Gynecology<\/strong>
    <\/strong>Gynecology refers to the medical practice that deals with female reproductive health. The subjects offered might vary slightly from college to college but here are some of the topics covered.
    1. Basics of Gynecology:
      1. Anatomy of the female reproductive and urinary system<\/li>
      2. Development of female reproductive system and associated malformations<\/li>
      3. Physiology of menstruation, ovulation, and spermatogenesis<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
      4. Common menstrual disorders-Diagnosis and management<\/li>
      5. Reproductive Endocrinology<\/li>
      6. Early diagnosis and management of benign and malignant tumors found in the female reproductive system. <\/li>
      7. Prevention, Diagnosis, and management:
        1. Reproductive tract infections <\/li>
        2. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)<\/li>
        3. HIV\/AIDS<\/li>
        4. Genital tuberculosis<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
        5. Operative gynecology:
          1. Abdominal and Vaginal hysterectomy<\/li>
          2. Surgical procedures for genital prolapse <\/li>
          3. Surgical management of benign and malignant genital neoplasms <\/li>
          4. Repair of genital fistulae, SUI <\/li>
          5. Operative endoscopy \u2013 Laparoscopic, Hysteroscopic<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
          6. Medico-legal aspects, Ethics, communications, and counseling<\/li>
          7. How to deal with sexual assault victims: Diagnosis, support, care and management<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
          8. Obstetrics<\/strong>
            <\/strong>It is the field of medicine that deals with the care and management of pregnant ladies. This course also includes material about neonatal care and family planning. Here are all the skills you\u2019ll be learning in a nutshell.
            1. Basic concepts of obstetrics:
              1. Anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis, inguinal canal, rectal and anal canal, fetus.  <\/li>
              2. Development and formation of the fetus<\/li>
              3. Fundamentals of reproduction<\/li>
              4. Molecular biology<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
              5. Normal pregnancy, Labour, and postpartum care<\/li>
              6. Pregnancy complications: Early recognition and appropriate management techniques<\/li>
              7. Infections that occur during pregnancy (Including those that spread through sexual contact)<\/li>
              8. Diagnosis techniques like ultrasound<\/li>
              9. Evaluation of fetal and maternal health during pregnancy<\/li>
              10. Detection of fetal abnormalities and appropriate management techniques<\/li>
              11. Maternal and fetal health monitoring during labor<\/li>
              12. Detection and management of abnormal labor: Normal and abnormal Puerperium, Puerperal sepsis, Thrombophlebitis, Puerperal venous thrombosis, Psychosis, Post-partum shock.<\/li>
              13. Obstetric analgesia and anesthesia<\/li>
              14. Umbilical cord presentation, prolapse, and its management<\/li>
              15. Operative obstetrics:
                1. Caesarian section<\/li>
                2. Episiotomy<\/li>
                3. Medical termination of Pregnancy (MTP)<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
                4. Drugs used during obstetrics: Prostaglandins, blood products, etc.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  These subjects along with training in neonatal care and family planning will be sure to grant you a fair bit of mastery over the diagnosis and management of conditions associated with the female reproductive system. 
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                  Career Prospects of D.G.O<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  We hope that by now you have considered D.G.O as a valid option to pursue after your MBBS degree. Now you must be wondering what options do this course opens for my career. Here are some employment opportunities that will be available for you after completion of your diploma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n