Welcome to Obstetrics & Gynaecology blogspot

This website is introduced by a group of medical students from National University of Malaysia (UKM) as a part of learning process. This is a platform for promoting women’s health and exchange of ideas regarding

Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctors that specialise in this field of medicine are referred to as obstetricians, gynaecologists or OBGYNdoctors for short. Gynecology doctors cover a wide range of female conditions including infertility, tumors, cancer, incontinence, and menopause.

Common procedures performed by gynecology doctors include: hysterectomy, tubal ligation, oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), in vitro fertilization, and myomectomy.

OBGYN doctors may sub-specialize in laparoscopic surgery, infertility and urogynecology.

REGISTRATION AS A SPECIALIST IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER (REQUIREMENT TO WORK IN O&G)

1. Application must be on the Application Form for registration as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the National Specialist Register of Malaysia.

2. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is listed as No. 6 of the list of Specialities

3. The list of recognised postgraduate qualifications recognised for registration are as listed below:

3.1. Master in Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Kebangsaan
3.2. Master in Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Malaya
3.3. Master in Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Sains Malaysia
3.4. Membership Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology London (MRCOG)

4. The applicant must be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council.Thus the applicant has a registrable basic medical degree

5. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years practice after their postgraduate qualification

6. There are 3 groups of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

6.1. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists gazetted with the Ministry of Health Malaysia
6.2. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists working in various Universities:
- Appointed by the University concerned as a specialist.
6.3. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in private practice having the
above postgraduate qualification listed but not having been gazetted by KKM or any of the public universities.
6.3.1. Those with less than 5 years of active practicing must submit :

- Details of the postgraduate training received after obtaining Basic Medical Degree.
-Previous/ current appointments.
- Log Book of work experience.
-Training, courses attended since postgraduate qualification.
- Must have undergone a structured training programme with supervisor of 5 years working experience.
- Application for registration as a specialist in the NSR by applicants with post graduate degree not on the list of approved Obstetrics and Gynaecology postgraduate qualifications.