Study Obstetrics and Gynaecology  abroad

Preparing to become an obstetrician and gynaecologist begins with a high school education. Taking science and math classes like physics, chemistry, and biology can help lay the foundation for your undergraduate studies. You'll want to maintain high grades to qualify for undergraduate programs.   

To become an obstetrician and/or gynaecologists typically you’ll need a bachelor’s degree followed by an education in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs. 

Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme in medical schools are highly competitive. In the US, most applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant’s personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools will panel interview applicants with members of the admissions committee. 

Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, psychology and medical ethics. They also gain practical skills: learning to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose diseases. 

During their last 2 years, medical students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in a variety of areas. 

The cost of Obstetrics and Gynaecology education varies according to country and location. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the total costs vary by institution type and location, ranging from $202,612 to $234,976, in total.