Undertaking a rotation on obstetrics and gynaecology can be daunting. Many of you will not have had any experience of O&G since a short block as a medical student 3 (or more) years ago. Be re-assured that you will not be expected to make decisions regarding methods of delivery. However, you will be expected to see pregnant women coming to the day assessment unit on labour ward, or in the early-pregnancy unit. Safe prioritising and approaching all new cases with history, examination, investigation, and senior help as required will enable you to deal with most scenarios. The single most important thing to do before starting is to become familiar with the local management guidelines of women less than 12 weeks pregnant who present with pain and/or vaginal bleeding. O&G can be emotionally demanding and pressurised at times. Try to find someone you can share your experiences with. If this is not possible within the O&G department, talk to your educational supervisor. The skills learned in this rotation are invaluable for the GP to safely and effectively manage the women in their care. The following tips aim to help trainees enjoy their time in this specialty and gain as much useful experience as possible.
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