EVALUATION OF UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING CURRICULUM FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

The ultimate controlling process of education is evaluation which not only monitors the progress and achievements of students but also provides important feedback towards modification and improvement of teaching learning process. Present study was conducted to evaluate the undergraduate curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Ninety one students of final MBBS students participated in the study. Student feedback was taken by preparing a questionnaire. The opinions were recorded and analyzed. In the present study 94.50% felt that the classes in the final year should be taken regularly by the senior faculty. In the clinical postings 14.28% had seen MTP and method of taking Pap smear was seen by 19.78% of student's. At the end of the clinical posting the students were confident about conducting normal delivery and suturing episiotomy. They were not confident in seeing cross matching (9.89%) and management of PPH (28.57%). The areas to be strengthened in the present curriculum are: More practical sessions in taking pap smears, seeing cross matching and management of emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology.