By- Akanksha Yadav

About the course:

The Master of Surgery (MS) course is a postgraduate medical degree for MBBS students who want to study and specialize in a particular field of medicine. The eligibility criteria for MS are an MBBS degree. After completing an MBBS degree, students can go for an MS program. MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a 2 years long postgraduate medical program which deals with two surgical medical specialities. One is Obstetrics and the second is gynaecology. These two are combined into a single medical speciality and post-graduate training program.

MS Obstetrics & Gynecology course is certified by the Medical Council of India. This course is perfect for students who want to work as obstetricians/gynaecologists.

During this program, students learn about various important aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, the health of the female reproductive system (vagina, uterus and ovaries) and the breasts.

Currently, in India, there are various private/government colleges/institutes where MS Obstetrics & Gynecology course is available. The fees in private colleges are usually higher than the government ones. The tuition fees for MS Obstetrics & Gynecology can go from INR 54,000 to INR 18, 00,000 per annum. After course completion, graduates can earn a salary of INR 6 lakhs to 14 Lakhs per annum. Some students also go for higher studies after the completion of their MS degree.

The duration of MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

An MS Obstetrics & Gynecology course is a 2 years long postgraduate course in medicine. This program focuses on a comprehensive, advanced study of the entire clinical pathology associated with the female reproductive organs, and the provision of care to both non-pregnant and pregnant patients.

The eligibility criteria for MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

Students wanting to pursue MS Obstetrics & Gynecology course can check the eligibility criteria of the procedure below.

• Students should have an MBBS degree from an institute/college recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
• He/she should have scored a minimum aggregate score of 50% in MBBS.
• The student should have completed his/her 1-year mandatory internship after completing his/her graduation.
• The student should have qualified for NEET-PG or the required entrance examination.
• Admission is usually based on merit in the entrance exam. It is given on the basis of a merit list which is based on marks obtained in the entrance exam and counselling process.

Famous entrance examinations for MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

Students who want to become Obstetricians/Gynecologists are required to qualify for the entrance examinations. Medical colleges take students through entrance examinations in their MS Obstetrics & Gynecology programs. Some of the top entrance examinations are

• NEET PG- The full form of this exam is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). The National Board of Examinations conducts it.
• AIIMS INI CET- The complete form of this examination is the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. This exam is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. Through this examination, students get admissions in various PG courses like Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM)

Subjects in MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

During MS Obstetrics & Gynecology, students study various subjects related to Obstetrics and Gynecology field. The list of the subjects is given below for both areas.

Theory:

• Basic sciences as related to obstetrics and gynaecology
• Obstetrics including diseases of neonates
• Principles and practice of gynaecology and gynaecological pathology
• Recent advances in obstetrics and gynaecology

Practical:

• Long cases
• Short cases
• Oral sessions

Skills required to be an MS Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist:

Here is a list of skills which are required for being an MS Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist.

• Decision making
• Good Analytical skills
• Critical thinker
• Diagnostic investigation and procedures
• Good communication abilities
• Good time management skills
• Good management and leadership skills

Career opportunities after MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

After finishing the post-graduation degree in Obstetrics & Gynecology, individuals can start their own clinic and practice privately or join any hospital. They can expect a salary of INR 6, 00,000 to INR 14, 00,000 per annum.

After their MS Obstetrics and Gynecology degree, individuals can work as

• Obstetrician/gynaecologist
• Senior registrar
• Lecturer
• Clinical associate
• Junior Consultant
• Senior resident
• Consultant
• General Physician

MS Obstetrics and Gynecology graduates can work in the following sectors after completing their degree.

• Colleges/universities
• Medical colleges
• Government and private hospitals
• Content writer (medical)
• Nursing homes
• Medical labs

Top Indian institutes/colleges offering MS Obstetrics & Gynecology:

An MS Obstetrics & Gynecology course is offered in various colleges in India. The top institutes/colleges are

• CMC Christian Medical College
• KMC Mangalore
• Johns medical college
• AIIMS Delhi
• DAV Chandigarh
• Lady Hardinge Medical college, Delhi
• JIPMER, Pondicherry
• KMC Manipal
• MS Ramaiah medical college
• Armed forces medical college
• KPC Medical college and hospital
• Maulana Azad medical college
• Hamdard institute of medical science and research