Gynaecology

Our service is a great opportunity for you to gain experience in dealing with a variety of gynaecological conditions and treatments.

We have an outpatient department and a gynaecology ward comprising of 20 beds for those patients who require major surgery or emergency treatment of which there is the opportunity for you to observe / assist in theatre.

Clinical experience opportunities

• Cervical smears
• Diagnosis & emergency management of ectopic pregnancy
• Management of miscarriage
• Colposcopy
• Infertility
• Contraception
• Menopause
• Management of vaginal bleeding
• Acute abdominal pain in women
• Investigation into urinary problems (gynaecological perspective)
  

There is the opportunity to complete the Diploma in Obstetrics provided through Auckland University. We would recommend spending six months in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for SHOs. We are an accredited unit for the RANCOG training programme.