Introduction:
Gynaecologic Oncology (Gynae-oncology) is a specialized field in medicine which focuses in the management of cancers of female reproductive organs. Gynaecological cancers include the cancers of cervix, uterus, ovary, vagina, vulva and trophoblastic diseases. A specialist in Gynae-oncology requires to undertake formal training in the field of gynaecological oncology and acquire special expertise in the field including broad-based knowledge in related disciplines such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynaecological pathology and palliative management of patients suffering from gynaecological cancers. This academic training in Gynecological oncology is to bridge the knowledge and skill gap prevalent in the management of respective cancers in the context of Nepal.
- Eligibility
- MD Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent will be eligible for NBMS Gynae-
Oncology Subspecialty
- Specialty Registration in Nepal Medical Council
- Examination Format
- Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
- Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
- Number of questions: 200
- Full marks: 200
- Pass marks: 50th percentile
- Duration: 3 hours
- Weightage
SN | Area | Contents/Domain | No of Questions |
1 | Applied Basic Medical Science | AnatomyBiochemistryMicrobiologyPathologyPharmacologyPhysiology | 20 |
2 | Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Including general surgical principles) | Anatomy, Physiology, Embryology of Pelvic and Gynaecological organsApplied Surgical Anatomy of Pelvic OrgansScreening of Premalignant and Malignant lesionsCytopathology and diagnostic procedures of cervical and ovarian lesionsCommon Gynaecological Surgical ProceduresGenetics and EmbryologyPain managementPalliative care | 60 |
SN | Area | Contents/Domain | No of Questions |
Fluid, electrolyte and acid base balanceWound sepsisShock, systemic response to injuries, traumaSurgical emergenciesPre and postoperative managementTransfusionNutrition | |||
3 | Subspecialty Subjects | UrologyVascular surgeryPlastic surgeryGI surgeryRadiation OncologyMedical OncologySurgical OncologyPreventive oncology | 90 |
4 | Miscellaneous | Research and BiostatisticsMedical Ethics and Good Medical PracticeMedical EducationCommunication SkillsMedicolegal issues | 30 |
Total | 200 |