About the Department

The branch of medicine that deals with the care of Women of all age group is Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This term obstetrics has roots in the Latin word obstetricus meaning pertaining to a midwife and Gynaecology has roots in the French word gynécologie meaning Study of Female.

• 2004 – Upgraded from Taluk GH to District Headquarters Hospital with bed strength of 347.
• 2019 – New CEmONC building was inaugurated with bed strength of 220.
• 2020 – Bed strength was increased from 300 to 700.

In the year 2021 this hospital was converted to Government Medical College Krishnagiri. The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) was inaugurated on March 2021 with 150 MBBS students. The department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) includes 50 beds for AN ward, 60 beds for PN ward, 10 beds for PPU, 20 beds for Gynaecology, 10 beds of HDU, 10 beds for Labour ward, and 60 beds for POP. Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) department is designed based on women friendly environment and family centered team supportive maternity health care. The spectrum of healthy and critical Women reaching this department for clinical care provides the students with unparalleled opportunities to learn and serve.

Problem solving and research are central to the academic programme in the department. The department has a regular teaching programme for undergraduate (MBBS). Students are placed under highly qualified faculty members to have wide experience in teaching innovatively and effectively with state-of-the-art teaching methods. Modern methods of teaching are being followed routinely for academics. Our department is conducting periodic student assessment and parent-teacher interaction.

Undergraduate students at the time of graduation will be able to apply fundamental knowledge and skills while treating Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) cases. They will be able to assess the growth and development, early recognition and management of Women's Health. They will be able to implement and monitor maternity care very efficiently. Students will be able to identify and refer high-risk patients at the earliest.

Department Milestones

• 2004 – Upgraded from taluk GH to District Headquarters hospital with bed strength of 347
• 2019 – New CEmONC building was inaugurated with bed strength of 220
• 2020 – Bed strength was increased from 300 to 700
• 2021 – Converted to Government Medical College Krishnagiri with 150 MBBS students

Services Offered

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Out Patient Services
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) In-Patient Services
• 24x7 Delivery Services
• 24x7 Elective and Emergency Caesarean Services
• 24x7 High Risk Pregnancy Care, Postnatal and Postoperative Care and Management
• Temporary and Permanent Family Planning Services
• 24x7 Maternity Intensive Care (HDU)
• Postnatal Services
• Post Operative Services
• 24x7 NICU
• Gynaecological Services
• Hysterectomy Services
• Ovarian Cyst Removal
• LAVH
• Infertility Treatment
• 24x7 Lab Services
• USG, CT, MRI, X-RAY
• 24x7 Pharmacy
• Cardiology Services
• Cancer Screening Services
• 24x7 Blood Bank

Academic Curriculum

Periodic Academic activities held in the department are:

• Lecture class
• Practical Demonstration
• Early clinical exposure
• Small group discussion
• Symposia
• Tutorials, Review classes
• Self directed learning
• AETCOM
• Integrated teaching
• Basic science correlation Classes / Clinical Seminar
• Formative and summative assessments