Medicine
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) diploma that provides a comprehensive practice-based education in obstetrics and medical gynaecology, designed for family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, and continuing medical education registrants.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain hands-on clinical experience and demonstrate competence in obstetric and gynaecological practice, evidenced through logbook and supervised training.

Acquire a strong understanding of contemporary topics in obstetrics, gynaecology, and women's health through distance-learning papers and independent study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG) at the University of Otago is designed for medical professionals such as family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, and those seeking continuing medical education. The programme consists of seven papers covering advanced topics in obstetrics and gynaecology, clinical training, and practice-based education. It is delivered through a combination of distance learning, residential components, and clinical supervision. Entry is restricted to practitioners registered for medical practice, and the programme is only available to students living and studying in New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a New Zealand university or equivalent medical qualification

Healthcare
Medicine

Enhanced roles in obstetrics and gynaecology practice
Specialist roles in women's health
Qualification towards continuing medical education and higher specialist qualifications
Medicine
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) diploma that provides a comprehensive practice-based education in obstetrics and medical gynaecology, designed for family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, and continuing medical education registrants.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year

Gain hands-on clinical experience and demonstrate competence in obstetric and gynaecological practice, evidenced through logbook and supervised training.

Acquire a strong understanding of contemporary topics in obstetrics, gynaecology, and women's health through distance-learning papers and independent study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG) at the University of Otago is designed for medical professionals such as family planning trainees, midwives, general practitioners, and those seeking continuing medical education. The programme consists of seven papers covering advanced topics in obstetrics and gynaecology, clinical training, and practice-based education. It is delivered through a combination of distance learning, residential components, and clinical supervision. Entry is restricted to practitioners registered for medical practice, and the programme is only available to students living and studying in New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a New Zealand university or equivalent medical qualification

Healthcare
Medicine

Enhanced roles in obstetrics and gynaecology practice
Specialist roles in women's health
Qualification towards continuing medical education and higher specialist qualifications
Demonstrate the ability to integrate evidence-based medical knowledge into clinical practice.
Registration for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught
Demonstrate the ability to integrate evidence-based medical knowledge into clinical practice.
Registration for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught