PGIM MD ObGyn
PGIM Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a higher specialist qualification delivered through the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It sits within the institute's MD programme stream, alongside its certificate, diploma and MSc offerings, and is intended for medical graduates who have completed basic postgraduate training and are working towards specialist practice in obstetrics and gynaecology, most commonly inside the Sri Lankan state health system. The syllabus is organised around two content areas - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - and candidates are examined on both, so a plan that over-invests in one half is a common and avoidable weakness. Preparation is trainee-driven: work from the published curriculum, the PGIM By-Laws and General Regulations, the Examination Circulars and the current Examinations Calendar, then rehearse clinical reasoning against past papers and real case material in both disciplines. The PGIM landing page does not publish the paper-by-paper structure, timing, item counts or fees, so confirm those with your Board of Study before you plan a sitting. This page is independent study material; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by PGIM, whose website and circulars remain the authoritative source.
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Which institution awards the MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology?
It is a PGIM qualification - the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, whose site carries the notice "© 2016 Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka." The MD appears on the PGIM admissions menu alongside its certificate, diploma and MSc programmes. Always verify current programme status directly with PGIM and the relevant Board of Study.
What is the exam format - MCQs, essays, OSCE, viva?
The PGIM home page does not publish the component structure for this examination, so no reliable breakdown can be quoted here. Candidates should open the Examinations section, read the current Examination Circulars, and consult the relevant Board of Study. The PGIM By-Laws and General Regulations set the governing rules for how examinations are conducted.
How long is the exam and how many questions are there?
No duration or item count is stated on the source page, and older figures circulating online may be out of date. The Examinations area carries a Calendar 2026 and Calendar 2025, plus Examination Circulars that set out the timetable for each sitting. Treat the circular for your own sitting as the only reliable timing source.
What does it cost to sit, and how do I pay?
No fee is published on the PGIM landing page, so no figure can be given here. Fees and payment routes sit under Payments: Fees Structure, Online Pay Instructions, Pay Online, USD Payment List and Pay Inquiries. Confirm the fee that applies to your candidate category before the application window closes rather than after.
Can I retake the examination if I fail, and how many attempts do I get?
The source page does not state a retake policy or an attempt limit. These rules sit in the PGIM By-Laws, General Regulations and the examination circulars rather than in general web material. Read those documents before your first sitting so that you understand the consequences of an unsuccessful attempt on your training timeline.
How do I apply to sit the examination?
Use the Examinations area: there is an Exam Application route, Examination Circulars, a Procedures page and the 2026 and 2025 calendars. The site also flags document submission guidelines for trainees, trainers and examiners. Applications are tied to circular deadlines, so build your revision plan backwards from the published application date.
Where can I find past papers and results?
The Examinations menu includes Exam Past Papers and a Results page, and the site also lists past papers of PGIM examinations. Past papers are best used for pattern recognition and timed practice rather than as a content syllabus. Pair them with the curriculum for your specialty and with the Board of Study's guidance on what is examinable.
In what order should I study Obstetrics and Gynaecology?
Build a shared foundation first - physiology, pathology, pharmacology, imaging and evidence appraisal - then interleave the two disciplines instead of finishing one before starting the other. Interleaving exposes the overlaps (haemorrhage, sepsis, oncology, endocrine, emergency surgery) that examiners frequently probe. Finish with timed clinical-reasoning practice and viva-style verbal rehearsal under mild time pressure.
What are the most common failure modes?
Typical patterns are one-sided preparation that leaves gynaecological oncology or intrapartum emergencies thin, memorised lists without clinical reasoning, poor structure under time pressure, and skipping the circulars and regulations so eligibility or documentation problems surface late. Weak verbal articulation in oral components is also costly. Fix these early; they are habits, not knowledge gaps.
Is this page run by PGIM?
No. This is independent study material written for candidates searching for the PGIM MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and it makes no claim of official affiliation, endorsement or accreditation. For anything that carries consequences - eligibility, fees, dates, regulations, results - rely on the official PGIM website, your Board of Study and your examination circular.