Table 2 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

1.0 Provides high quality patient care in OBGYN

1.1 Competently perform a clinical interview and physical examination relating to complex Obstetric and Gynaecologic problems

1.2 Accurately identify and interpret clinical findings

1.3 Succinctly synthesize clinical problems to formulate a working diagnosis

1.4 Select and where needed perform relevant tests. Appropriately interpret and use results in patient care.

1.5 Implement appropriate management plans based on best available evidence

1.6 Refer patients for further specialised care as appropriate and co-manage patients in an interdisciplinary team to address complex clinical problems.

1.7 Effectively educate and counsel patients and their families regarding identified clinical problems, their management and prognosis

1.8 Plan appropriate follow up

1.9 Maintain adequate clinical records of all practice events

1.10 Perform appropriate, safe and precise OBGY surgeries

2.0 Medical Knowledge

2.1 Apply knowledge of biomedical, clinical and behavioural sciences in patient evaluation and management.

2.2 Apply knowledge of advanced science of the reproductive system, its function and malfunction to patient management.

2.3 Use analytical and investigative approaches in treatment planning using evidence based medicine

2.4 Critically appraise literature: its quality relevance and utility in patient management

2.5 Engage in continuing professional development activities

3.0 Interpersonal communication skills

3.1 Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills with patients, their families and all members of the health care team; in both verbal and nonverbal format

4.0 Professionalism

4.1 Model compassionate care and professionalism

4.2 Recognise the roles other health care workers play, treat them with respect and consult them appropriately.

4.3 Provide leadership when called upon to do so

4.4 Demonstrate accountability to the patient, society and the profession.

4.5 Actively participate in teaching and upskilling of medical students, medical officers and other members of the healthcare team

5.0 Practice-based learning environment

5.1 Identify areas for personal improvement to enhance knowledge, attitude, skills

5.2 Participate in quality improvement projects such as clinical audits and use evidence to improve patient care

5.3 Produce an original research thesis

6.0 Rational use of resources

6.1 Practise cost-effective health care interventions without compromising patient care and clinical outcomes

6.2 Advocate for resources for effective delivery of preventative and curative reproductive health services

6.3 Promote preventative reproductive health services to avert costs related to morbidity