Iran Specialty Board - Obstetrics & Gynecology study guide
Iran Specialty Board - Obstetrics & Gynecology · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Iran Specialty Board Examination in Obstetrics & Gynecology (بورد تخصصی زنان و زایمان) is the national certifying assessment that graduates of an Iranian OB/GYN residency must pass to practice as recognized specialists. It is intended for residents in their final year of training and for physicians preparing for specialist registration; internationally trained candidates should confirm eligibility pathways with the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education rather than assume equivalence. The Iran Specialty Board - Obstetrics & Gynecology study guide has 10 sections and about 3,323 words.
01Obstetrics: Normal Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
Normal pregnancy items check whether you can date a pregnancy accurately, apply a risk-based prenatal schedule, and interpret routine screening without over-testing. The Iranian national prenatal guideline anchors these answers: early booking, a documented estimated date of delivery (EDD), supplementation, and scheduled ultrasound and glucose screening.
387 words, about 2 min02Obstetric Complications and Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
This domain covers hypertensive disease, diabetes, thyroid and cardiac disease, venous thromboembolism, and the medical disorders that change pregnancy management. Examiners focus on definitions, delivery thresholds, drug safety, and the fact that hypertensive disease remains a leading cause of maternal death in Iran.
321 words, about 2 min03Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Labor and postpartum questions test your ability to read the progress of labor, recognize obstructed and prolonged labor, run a structured postpartum hemorrhage response, and manage immediate postpartum complications. Latent phase to about 5–6 cm; active phase from 5–6 cm with expected dilation of ≥1 cm/h on the WHO partogram.
330 words, about 2 min04Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Perinatal Outcomes
Maternal–fetal medicine items test fetal surveillance interpretation, growth restriction, preterm birth interventions, alloimmunization, and prenatal diagnosis. Reactive at ≥32 weeks = two accelerations of ≥15 bpm lasting ≥15 seconds in 20 minutes; before 32 weeks use 10 bpm/10 seconds.
316 words, about 2 min05Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic oncology questions cover screening and triage, staging, and the first steps in management of cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar, and trophoblastic disease. Persistent HPV 16/18 drives most cases.
326 words, about 2 min06Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Reproductive endocrinology questions test the workup of anovulation, PCOS diagnosis, ovulation induction, endometriosis, male factor, and ovarian reserve - plus safe practice in assisted reproduction. Rotterdam: two of three - oligo/anovulation, clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries (≥12 follicles 2–9 mm or ovarian volume 10 mL).
317 words, about 2 min07Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Urogynecology questions test quantification of prolapse, discrimination of urinary incontinence types, conservative versus surgical management, and recognition of fistula and sphincter injury. Six points (Aa, Ba, C, D, Ap, Bp) plus genital hiatus, perineal body, and total vaginal length.
324 words, about 2 min08Gynecologic Surgery and Operative Techniques
Surgical questions test route selection, pelvic anatomy, prevention of complications, and recognition of postoperative injury. Hysterectomy route depends on uterine size, prolapse, prior surgery, and adnexal needs.
330 words, about 2 min09Gynecologic Infections and Preventive Care
This domain tests syndromic diagnosis of vaginitis, empirical treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease, partner management, and preventive care including vaccination and cancer screening. Bacterial vaginosis.
339 words, about 2 min10Ethics, Professionalism, and Health Law
Ethics and law items test informed consent, confidentiality, abortion law, error disclosure, and professionalism in Iranian practice. Valid consent requires capacity, voluntariness, and adequate disclosure of benefits, risks, and alternatives.
333 words, about 2 min