Medical
Undergraduate
The department is responsible for teaching Obstetrics and Gynaecology to students
in years 2 and 3 as well as 5 and 6 of the medical curriculum at The University
of Auckland's School of Medicine. Year 5 and 6 teaching currently is carried out at Auckland Hospital and Middlemore Hospital, and for a smaller number of students at Waikato Hospital and North Shore
Hospital.
Child Development and Family Study
The Child Development and Family
Study has been an important part of The University of Auckland’s second and third
year medical students’ experience for many years now. This study is the first and
only time that students get the chance to be involved in an ongoing study that is
community based.
Child Development and Family Study
Postgraduate
The purpose of the postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology is
to improve standards of obstetric and gynaecological care provided by general practitioners
working in the community. Diploma candidates undergo a programme of practical training
and formal education. Special update courses are held twice a year, as are the formal
examinations (written multi-choice questions and an objective structured clinical
examination).
The department is also involved in organising the ongoing educational programmes
for hospital resident staff. In addition, it oversees training and teaching of candidates
for membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists.
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Reproductive Science
Official course descriptions for the following reproductive science courses can
be found below:
Postgraduate research opportunities
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has several opportunities for
postgraduate
research, and there are several PhD, MSc, and BSc(Hons) students undertaking research
projects in the department. Please make direct contact with the
Principal Investigator of each research group for further information.
For any questions regarding courses, contact Dr Andrew Shelling or Dr Larry Chamley.
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Ultrasound courses
Preparation ultrasound
The Preparation Ultrasound course is designed in two parts for candidates preparing
for the Part 1 Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography (DMU), General and Obstetrics
specialties, and Part 2 Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography, General and Obstetrics
specialties. Parts of this course will also be suitable for those preparing for
the Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasonography (DDU). Further information will be available
when the dates of the next course have been decided.
need to know about PhysiPhysics of ultrasound and instrumentation
What you need to know about Physics of Ultrasound. This
two day seminar is most suitable
for those who are preparing for the Diploma of Medical Ultrasonograhy, DMU, examinations
(Part 1 and Part 2), Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound examinations, DDU, Postgraduate
Diploma of Health Science – Ultrasound, and sonographers and sonologists
requiring refresher courses in medical technology. Certificates of attendance
will be available and evaluation forms for those requiring proof for
registration audit and CPD points.
Topics include:
- Transducer technology and beam formation
- Imaging technology of ultrasound instrumentation
- Artifacts in ultrasound imaging
- Doppler principles and instrumentation
- Bioeffects and safety of ultrasound
- Technical assessment of images
Ultrasound CD-ROM
The
Introduction to Ultrasound in Obstetrics CD (2006 version) is on sale through the
Department of O&G for $65 plus postage and packaging.
Order form(41.0KB DOC)
This CD-ROM is designed for student sonographers, obstetric registrars, midwives
and those beginning ultrasound in obstetrics. Areas covered are scanning techniques
for the first, second, and third trimester of pregnancy and a special topic on technical
aspects.
It is suitable for
Australasian Cochrane Centre
professionals
who are interested in preparing, maintaining and disseminating comprehensive, regularly
updated critical reviews of evidence from randomised controlled trials relevant
to their specialty interests. The New Zealand branch of the Australasian Cochrane Centre operates training workshops for
NZ-based reviewers.
Visit the New Zealand
branch of the Cochrance Centre
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Other teaching
From time to time the department holds special courses for obstetric/gynaecology
specialists, general practitioners and midwives, including a winter series of lectures
in medical problems in obstetrics, women’s health and infertility.
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