Obstetrics and Gynaecology are two surgical–medical specialties dealing with the female reproductive organs in their pregnant and non-pregnant states, respectively, and as such are often combined to form a single medical specialty and postgraduate training program.

The course includes Obstetrics Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medical & Surgical Diseases, Complication in Obstetrics & Gynaecology , Social Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Abnormal Pregnancies, Common Disorders & Systemic Diseases Associated with Pregnancy, Common Obstetrical Operations, Infant Care, Neonatal hygiene, Breast feeding, Artificial feeding, Management of premature child, Asphyxia, Birth injuries, Common Disorders of Newborns etc.

The duration of the course is 2 years, and it is career- oriented in nature.

Typically, the minimum eligibility for pursuing the course is an M.B.B.S. degree. Average monthly salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 50,000 and 2 lacs, depending upon the candidate’s skillsets and expertise.

M.S. in Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Career Prospects

Successful professionals of the discipline are lucratively hired in government medical facilities, nursing homes, pharmaceutical organizations, private practices, clinics, defense hospitals, nursing homes, colleges & universities, NGOs, medical research institutes, healthcare centers, polyclinics etc.

They find employment opportunities in capacities such as Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist, Senior Registrar, Lecturer, Clinical Associate, Junior Consultant, Senior Resident, Consultant, Key Accounts Manager, General Physician, etc.