Studies in English

Prof. Olivera Kontic-Vucinic, Chairperson

Prof.Milos Petronijevic
Prof. Snezana Plesinac
Prof. Snezana Rakic
Prof. Lidija Tasic
Prof. Nebojsa Radunovic
Prof. Amira Egic
Prof. Miroslava Gojnic Dugalic
Prof. Ljiljana Mirkovic
Prof. Andreja Glisic
Prof. Svetlana Spremovic Radjenovic
Prof. Elijana Garalejic
Prof. Dejan Filimonovic
Prof. Zeljko Mikovic
Prof. Mladenko Vasiljevic
Prof. Biljana Kastratovic
Prof. Milenko Prorocic
Prof. Aleksandar Stefanovic
Assoc. Prof. Svetlana Vrzic- Petronijevic
Assoc. Prof. Katarina Jeremic Assist.
Prof. Milan Dokic Assist.
Prof. Ivana Babovic
Assist. Prof. Jelena Dotlic
Assist. Prof. Jelena Stojnic

The teaching is organized by the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology during the 9^th and 10^th semesters. Teaching comprises of lectures, practicals, elective courses and delivery ward stay. In the 9th Semester there are 30 lectures and 20 practicals, and in 10th Semester 34 lectures and 17 practicals.

Elective Courses: 1 course in 9th semster. 1 course in 10th semester. 1 course consists of 5 lectures and 10 practicals.

Delivery Ward Stay: 7 days, 15 practicals

GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

IX SEMESTER           2024/2025.                                                        plan and program

All lectures/practical obstetrics are held at Clinic for Ob & Gyn, Višegradska 26

Lectures    

10.30-11.15 Anatomy and development of the female pelvic organs

11.15-12.00 Gametogenesis and development of the ovum

12.00-12.45 Essential factors of labor. Pelvic anatomy. Fetal presentation, position and lie

Lectures

10.30-11.15 The sex hormones

11.15-12.00 The morphologic/functional development of the embryo/fetus

12.00-12.45 Preparation for labor. Prenatal care. Psyhoprophylaxis.

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Diagnostic procedures in gynecology: ultrasound, CT, MRI, HSG, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, cytology and colposcopy

11.15-12.00 The placenta: development and morphology

12.00-12.45 Mechanism of normal labor and in occiput presentation

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Puberty, reproductive age and the menopausis

11.15-12.00 Placental and amniotic fluid physiology and functions

12.00-12.45 Mechanism of delivery of placenta. Manual removal of the placenta. Manual and instrumental exploration of the uterus

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Physiology of menstrual cycle

11.15-12.00 Maternal adaptation to pregnancy

12.00-12.45 Mechanism of labor – Abnormalities of rotation. Asynclitism

Lectures  

10.30-11.15 Menstrual cycle disorders

11.15-12.00 Diagnosis of pregnancy. Fetal condition evaluation

12.00-12.45 Mechanism of labor - Malpresentation (face, frontal, brow presentation)

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Amenorrhoea

11.15-12.00 Physiology, initiation and mechanism of normal labor and delivery

12.00-12.45 Mechanism of labor - Breech presentation

Lectures

10.30-11.15 PCOS

11.15-12.00 The course of normal labor. Neonatal care

12.00-12.45 Transverse and oblique lie. Diagnosis, mechanism and course of labor

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Endometriosis

11.15-12.00 Dystocia caused by pelvic contraction

12.00-12.45 Multifetal pregnancy - conduct of labor and delivery

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Dysmenorrhoea, PMS, chronic pelvic pain

11.15-12.00 Dystocia caused by anomalies of the expulsive forces

12.00-12.45 External, internal and combine version

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Infertility

11.15-12.00 Dystocia caused by abnormalities in presentation, position or rotation of the fetus.

12.00-12.45 Forceps. Typical and atypical forceps. Vacuum extractor

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Assisted reproductive technologies

11.15-12.00 The puerperium

12.00-12.45 Episiotomy. Injuries to the birth canal

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Family planning; Contraception

11.15-12.00 Preterm and postterm pregnancies

12.00-12.45 Cesarean section. Indications, types and technique

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Termination of pregnancy

11.15-12.00 Multiple pregnancy; mechanism and course of labor

12.00-12.45 Diagnostic procedures in delivery room (ultrasound, fetal heart rate monitoring, fetal scalp blood sampling, amnioscopy)

Lectures

10.30-11.15 Psychosomatic and sexual problems in gynecology – weight loss, obesity, anorexia                                                                                               

11.15-12.00 Breech presentation: etiology, conduct of pregnancy, delivery

12.00-12.45 Embriotomy

Literature:

1.    Monga A: Gynaecology by ten teachers. 19^th ed. Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd; 2011. 

2.    Monga A: Obstetrics by ten teachers. 19^th ed. Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd; 2011.

Suggested Reading:

3.    Hamilton-Fairley D. Lecture notes: Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 3rd ed. Wiley-Blackwell; 2009.

4.    Nelson-Piercy C. Handbook of Obstetric Medicine. 4th ed. Informa Healthcare; 2010.

5.    Turentine JE. Clinical Protocols in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 3^rd ed. Informa Healthcare; 2008.

6.    Kaufman MS, Schachel PP, Holmes JS, Stead LG. First Aid for Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship.
       A student - to - student guide. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc, 3^rd Edition 2011.

7.    Callahan T, Caughey AB. Blueprints obstetrics and gynecology.
       Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 6th Edition, 2013

Elective Course I

ULTRASOUND IN GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

9^th semester
30 hours (lectures: 10, Practical: 20)

COORDINATOR: Prof. dr Olivera Kontic-Vucinic

Lectures and practicals on line

Ultrasound in Gynecology - normal findings

Ultrasound in  Gynecology - pathological findings

Ultrasound in Obstetrics - normal findings                                     

Ultrasound in Obstetrics - fetal  anomalies   

Ultrasound in Obstetrics - fetal behavior

Ultrasound in Obstetrics - twin pregnancy

3D/4D ultrasound in Gynecology

3D/4D Ultrasound in Obstetrics

Invasive ultrasound procedures in Gynecology                                               

Invasive ultrasound procedures in Obstetrics        

Elective Course II

INFECTIONS IN GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

10^th semester

30 hours (Lectures 10, Practical 20)

COORDINATOR:  Prof. dr Svetlana Vrzic Petronijevic

Lectures and practicals on line

Nosocomial infections

STD: diagnosis and management

STD prevention: specific approach in gynecological practice

Pelvic inflammatory diseases: diagnosis and management

HPV: management and prevention

Postoperative infections: management and treatment

Streptococcus Group B and pregnancy: screening and significance

Parvo B19 infection in pregnancy

Perinatal infections: significance and management in pregnancy

The role of probiotics in treatment  of infection in pregnancy

Professor Olivera Kontic-Vucinic
Chairman: Ob/Gyn Studies in English

Stay at the Delivery Ward at the Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Center of Serbia lasts a total of 7 days. It is essential that each medical student attends the delivery ward practicals in order to pass the course of Gynecology and Obstetrics. At the end of their stay, students will have to take a 10 question test on Obstetrics.

During their stay at the Delivery Ward, students will be presented with the following practicals:

1. OBGYN history data taking

2. Organization of the delivery ward

3. Measuring external pelvic dimensions

4. External and internal obstetric examination. Leophold's maneuvers practicing

5. Phases of delivery

6. Observing and witnessing a normal delivery

7. Anesthesia and analgesia during delivery

8. Normal birth with head presentation: using a simulation and in the delivery unit

9. Obstetric interventions: episiotomy, instrumental revision of cervix, manual and instrumental
    revision of the uterine cavity

10. Cardiotocography

11. Breech delivery: using a simulation and in the delivery unit

12. Twin delivery

13. Obstetric operations: forceps and vaccum extractor

14. Cesarean section

15. Test

Examination in Ob/Gyn consists of practical exam and final test. In order to take the final test a student is required to pass practical exam which comprises history obtaining and appropriate examination.

Prerequisite for this final Ob/Gyn examination is successful pass of two colloquia. The first one is after Delivery Ward Stay (Clinical Internat) and the second one is after completion of all lectures and examinations at the end of the X semester, and prior to final Ob/Gyn examination.

1.      Internat Colloquium consists of 10 questions:

2.      Colloquium consists of 40 questions:

3.      Final Test consists of 75 questions:

Colloquia for academic year:

Internat

Final Colloquium

Repeated Final Colloquium                                

Final grade

test grade - 50 %

practical exam grade - 20%

Colloquia grade (Internat + Final Colloquium) - 20%

Attendance and activity on Lectures and Practicals - 10%

Research topics