In order to become a Gynecologist, candidates have to pursue post graduate
courses such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) / MS (Master of Surgery) / DNB (Diplomate
of Medicine) or a Diploma course in Gynecology (DGO).
Aspirants who have completed the 4 1/2 years MBBS program and the one-year
internship subsequently can pursue postgraduate programs in Gynecology. Post Graduate Programmes (MD
/ MS / DNB) is usually of 3 years duration. Diploma in Gynecology( DGO )course
is of 2 years duration. The MD/ MS degrees are offered by the Universities
affiliated to the Medical Council Of India and the DNB degree is awarded by the National
Board of Examination, an independent autonomous body under the Ministry of
Health, India.
Selection for Post Graduate program is through Entrance Examination. In the case of private medical
colleges entrance examinations are conducted by the institutes individually.
Those with Post Graduation (MD or MS or DNB) can further opt for super/sub-specialisation
in their area of interest by opting for courses called DM or DNB (Doctorate of
Medicine), or MCh or DNB (Master of Chirurgery/ Surgery) again of 3 years
duration. Sub specialties in Gynecology include Gynecologic oncology,
Urogynecology, maternal and fetal medicine, Reproductive endocrinology and
infertility. In India, there is no MCh course in Gynecology.
Personal attributes
Gynecologist must be compassionate and patient in order to establish a
rapport with her patients. Must pay close attention to even the smallest details
of the patient's problem. OB/GYN must be polite, enthusiastic and should have a
pleasant personality. They must have excellent communication skills and can get
along with people well and instill confidence. Must have very strong ethics,
service mentality, self-motivated and able to make decisions quickly. Apart from
all these qualities Gynecologist must have good memory and recollection ability.
A gynecologist is also expected to possess a strong sense of responsibility as
the patient's life depends entirely on him.
