Departments

Our department offers both preventive and curative services with special emphasis on maternal and neonatal health, safe motherhood, cancer screening, infertility management, and minimally invasive gynaecological surgeries.

The OBG department caters to one of the largest patient populations with updated diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. It runs out-patient and in-patient services, conducts normal and high-risk deliveries, and performs elective as well as emergency gynaecological and obstetric procedures 7 days a week with state-of-the-art equipment.

The department is managed by highly qualified and experienced faculty members actively involved in clinical practice, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training programs, and research activities. Faculty also participate regularly in regional, national, and international conferences to update their knowledge and skills.

The OBG Department is a post-graduate teaching institute affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, with a strong vision of academic excellence, research advancement, and quality patient care.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students are given hands-on training to manage both routine and complicated OBG cases confidently in their professional careers.

Infrastructure Facilities

1. Out-Patient Department (OPD) with multiple consultation units

2. Labour Ward equipped with modern fetal monitoring systems (CTG, Doppler)

3. Operation Theatres – for elective and emergency obstetric/gynaecological surgeries

4. High-risk Pregnancy Unit with 24/7 obstetric ICU facilities

5. Colposcopy Unit for cervical cancer screening and preventive oncology

6. Endoscopy Unit – Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy with video recording system

7. Ultrasound Scanning Facilities – ultrasound, Doppler studies

8. Infertility Clinic with IUI and ART support facilities

9. Family Planning Clinic with sterilization and contraceptive services

10. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in collaboration with Pediatrics

11. Library & e-learning facilities for students and faculty

Facilities Available:

• Obstetric and Gynaecology Out-Patient services
• Comprehensive antenatal care including high-risk pregnancy management
• Well-equipped Labour ward with modern fetal monitoring (CTG, Doppler)
• Operation Theatres with facilities for emergency and elective OBG surgeries
• Maternal ICU for critically ill obstetric patients
• Colposcopy and Cervical Cancer Screening facilities
• Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy services (diagnostic and operative)
• Advanced Ultrasound scanning – NT scan, anomaly scan, Doppler studies
• Infertility services including IUI laboratory
• Family planning services – IUCD insertion, sterilization, contraceptive counseling
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) attached for comprehensive perinatal care
• Well-woman clinic for preventive and promotive health care

Services:

• OPD Services – Antenatal, Postnatal, Gynaecology, Infertility, Family Planning
• Emergency services – 24/7 for labour, obstetric complications, and gynaecological emergencies
• Labour Room Services – normal deliveries, instrumental deliveries, management of high-risk pregnancies
• Operation Theatre Services -
  ○ Elective and emergency caesarean sections
  ○ Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic procedures
  ○ Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
  ○ Myomectomy, cystectomy
• Specialty Clinics –
  ○ High-risk Pregnancy Clinic
  ○ Infertility Clinic
  ○ Cancer Screening & Colposcopy Clinic
  ○ Adolescent and Menopause Clinic
• Preventive services – cancer screening, family welfare, maternal nutrition counselling

Details Of The Curriculum For UG

The curriculum for undergraduates (UG) is followed as per NMC norms and includes theory classes,seminars, small group discussions, self-directed learning, clinical postings, and skills lab teaching. Students undergo periodic formative and summative assessments.

• Exposure to antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care
• Training in basic gynaecological examination and minor procedures
• Emphasis on preventive care, family planning, and community health

Details Of The PG Program

The department offers comprehensive postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, leading to the MD (OBG) degree. The department has an annual intake of 3 seats as per NMC guidelines, with admission based on NEET-PG

The course duration is three years, during which students receive:

• Clinical training in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies
• Exposure to all elective and emergency gynaecological surgeries
• Hands-on operative training in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
• Active participation in seminars, journal clubs, case discussions, interdepartmental meetings
• Research methodology training with mandatory dissertation work
• Participation and presentation in regional and national conferences

Publications Done By The Department Articles:

Research Projects are completed in the OBG department

Under Graduate Student Acheivements

Knowledge Attitude And Practice Of Menstrual Bloodderived Stem Cells; A Cross-Sectional Study Of Emergingperspectives Among Female Healthcare Professionals,Kancheepuram, TAMILNADU By phase 2 MBBS student DR.SOWMIYA LAKSHMI

Post Graduates Acheivements:

Programs Conducted By The Department (CME, Workshop,Conference, Etc.)
CME

Awards And Achievements In Academic Excellence By The Faculty

Prof. Dr. Sampath Kumari, MD, DGO, FICOG, FCDia, FIME

Achievements

• HOD Department of OBG has various awards in national level
  OGSSI – PRESIDENT -2025
  FOGSI: Vice President - 2022
• Senate Member – TN Dr MGR Medical University
• National Corresponding Editor – Journal OG of India (JOGI)
• Founder Secretary, Tamilnadu Federation of Ob & Gyn (TNFOG)
• Rtd. Dy. Director, Institute of Obst & Gyn, MMC, Chennai
• FIGO Adolescent committee –EC MEMBER
• Aofog & safog oncology committee –EC MEMBER
• First ICOG Distinguished GC Member Award – 2021
• Chairperson, Women’s Wing, IMA Chennai South
• Poster presentation in International Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in PARIS.
• Faculty at RCOG conference in London.

Awards

1. Safe Motherhood Award-Indian Medical Assosiation -2023

2. ICOG Social Distinguished Award- Icog-2023

3. Nana Anemia Award- Federation Of Obstetric And Gynaecological Societies Of India-2023

4. Aasaan 24- Indian Medical Association-2024

5. Golden Award – NGOS -2024