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Table 1 The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Master in Medicine course sequence

From: Development and launch of the first obstetrics and gynaecology master of medicine residency training programme in Botswana

Course title

Total Hours

UBa credits

Semester 1

 Communication, ethics and professionalism

140

2

 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynaecology I

1300

22

Semester 2

 Introduction to clinical research

140

2

 Introduction to medical literature

140

2

 Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynaecology II

1160

20

Semester 3

 Principles and techniques of medical education

140

2

 Dissertation I

140

2

 Intermediate Obstetrics and Gynaecology I

1160

20

Semester 4

 Public health principles and international health

140

2

 Dissertation 2

140

2

 Intermediate Obstetrics and Gynaecology II

1160

20

Semester 5

 Introduction to healthcare management

140

2

 Dissertation 3

140

2

 Advanced Obstetrics and Gynaecology I

1160

20

Semester 6

 Dissertation 4

140

2

 Presentation and Defense of Dissertation

140

2

 Advanced Obstetrics and Gynaecology II

1160

20

Semester 7

 Presentation and Defense of Dissertation II

140

2

 Advanced Obstetrics and Gynaecology III

1300

22

Semester 8

 Advanced Obstetrics and Gynaecology IV

1440

24

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