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I have enough to give you a solid plan. Here is a structured 9-week OBG study plan for medical school exam prep, starting from scratch.
OBG Study Plan - Medical School Exam Prep
Timeline: 9 Weeks (Starting May 25, 2026)
How to Use This Plan
- Textbooks: Your two core references are:
- Berek & Novak's Gynecology - for all Gynecology topics
- Creasy & Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine - for all Obstetrics topics
- Daily target: ~2-3 hours/day on weekdays, 4-5 hours on weekends
- End of each week: Do 20-25 MCQs on that week's topics before moving on
- Revision slots (every 3rd week): Revisit previous weeks + weak areas
PHASE 1 - OBSTETRICS FOUNDATION (Weeks 1-3)
Week 1 (May 25 - May 31) - Normal Obstetrics
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Anatomy of the female pelvis; Fertilization, implantation, early embryology |
| Tue | Placenta - structure, function, development; Amniotic fluid |
| Wed | Physiological changes in pregnancy (CVS, respiratory, renal, hematological) |
| Thu | Diagnosis of pregnancy; Antenatal care & booking visit |
| Fri | Normal labor - stages, mechanisms, cardinal movements |
| Sat | Puerperium - normal and abnormal; Breastfeeding |
| Sun | MCQ revision + make short notes on this week's topics |
Week 2 (Jun 1 - Jun 7) - High-Risk Obstetrics Part 1
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Hypertensive disorders - PIH, Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia |
| Tue | Antepartum hemorrhage - Placenta previa, Abruption |
| Wed | Diabetes in pregnancy (GDM + pre-existing DM) |
| Thu | Infections in pregnancy - TORCH, Hepatitis B, HIV, Syphilis |
| Fri | Preterm labor - causes, tocolysis, betamethasone, management |
| Sat | PROM and PPROM - diagnosis and management |
| Sun | MCQ revision + review high-yield tables (BP cutoffs, tocolytic drugs) |
Week 3 (Jun 8 - Jun 14) - High-Risk Obstetrics Part 2 + Revision
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR/FGR) - Doppler, management |
| Tue | Postpartum hemorrhage - causes (4 T's), uterotonic drugs, surgical options |
| Wed | Abnormal labor - dystocia, CPD, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture |
| Thu | Operative obstetrics - Forceps, vacuum, cesarean section |
| Fri | Ectopic pregnancy - types, diagnosis, management |
| Sat | Early pregnancy loss - abortion types, molar pregnancy (GTD), management |
| Sun | OBSTETRICS REVISION - All weeks 1-3, high-yield mnemonics |
PHASE 2 - GYNECOLOGY FOUNDATION (Weeks 4-6)
Week 4 (Jun 15 - Jun 21) - Reproductive Physiology & Benign Disorders
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Menstrual cycle - folliculogenesis, ovulation, hormonal axis (HPO axis) |
| Tue | Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) - PALM-COEIN classification |
| Wed | Fibroids (leiomyoma) - types, presentation, management |
| Thu | Endometriosis and Adenomyosis - pathology, staging, treatment |
| Fri | Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - Rotterdam criteria, management |
| Sat | Amenorrhea - primary and secondary causes, workup |
| Sun | MCQ revision + flowcharts for AUB and amenorrhea |
Week 5 (Jun 22 - Jun 28) - Infections, Contraception & Infertility
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - diagnosis, treatment, complications |
| Tue | Vaginitis, STIs - BV, trichomoniasis, candidiasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea |
| Wed | Contraception - OCP, IUCD, barrier, sterilization, emergency contraception |
| Thu | Infertility - causes (male + female), investigation, ART (IVF, IUI) |
| Fri | Menopause - physiology, HRT, osteoporosis |
| Sat | Vulvar disorders - Bartholin cyst, lichen sclerosus, Paget's disease |
| Sun | MCQ revision + drug review for gynecological infections |
Week 6 (Jun 29 - Jul 5) - Gynecological Oncology
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Cervical cancer - HPV, CIN, colposcopy, LEEP, staging, treatment |
| Tue | Endometrial carcinoma - risk factors, FIGO staging, management |
| Wed | Ovarian tumors - benign vs malignant, tumor markers, FIGO staging |
| Thu | Gestational trophoblastic disease - hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, hCG |
| Fri | Vulvar and vaginal cancer; Pelvic floor disorders - prolapse, incontinence |
| Sat | Uterine anomalies, DES exposure, Mullerian anomalies |
| Sun | GYNECOLOGY REVISION - All weeks 4-6 |
PHASE 3 - INTEGRATION & HIGH-YIELD CONSOLIDATION (Weeks 7-8)
Week 7 (Jul 6 - Jul 12) - Surgical Gynecology & Procedures
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Laparoscopy in gynecology - indications, complications |
| Tue | Hysteroscopy - indications, findings, complications |
| Wed | Hysterectomy types - abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic; radical |
| Thu | Urinary incontinence - stress vs urge, urodynamics, surgical repair |
| Fri | Genital prolapse - grading, pessary, Le Fort, Manchester, PFR |
| Sat | Neonatal resuscitation; RhD isoimmunization (Rh incompatibility) |
| Sun | MCQ revision (mixed Obs + Gyn) |
Week 8 (Jul 13 - Jul 19) - Pharmacology, Mnemonics & Weak Areas
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | OBG pharmacology blitz - oxytocics, tocolytics, antihypertensives in pregnancy, antibiotics |
| Tue | Screening in pregnancy - Down's, NTD, GDM, preeclampsia |
| Wed | High-yield statistics & numbers (normal values, drug doses, criteria) |
| Thu | Revisit your personally weak topics from Phase 1 |
| Fri | Revisit your personally weak topics from Phase 2 |
| Sat | Full-length mock test (50 MCQs, mixed OBG) |
| Sun | Review mock test errors in detail |
PHASE 4 - FINAL REVISION (Week 9)
Week 9 (Jul 20 - Jul 26) - Rapid Revision
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Mon | Rapid revision - Normal Obstetrics + High-risk Obstetrics |
| Tue | Rapid revision - Gynecological conditions + Oncology |
| Wed | Rapid revision - Pharmacology + Procedures |
| Thu | Previous year question practice (focus on pattern recognition) |
| Fri | Remaining gaps + last-minute high-yield facts |
| Sat | Rest + light revision of notes only |
| Sun | EXAM READY |
High-Yield Topics to Never Skip
Obstetrics - Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia criteria and management, PPH management steps, Partograph interpretation, Bishop score, Apgar score, Fetal presentation and lie, Doppler in IUGR, HELLP syndrome
Gynecology - FIGO staging for cervix/endometrium/ovary (learn all three), PCOS diagnostic criteria, AUB-PALM COEIN, Tumor markers (CA-125, AFP, hCG, LDH, inhibin), Contraceptive failure rates, Semen analysis normal values
Study Resources Alongside the Textbooks
- Berek & Novak's Gynecology (available in your library) - comprehensive reference for all Gyn topics
- Creasy & Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (available in your library) - deep reference for complex Obs cases
- For MCQ practice, pair with your university question bank or Shaw's Textbook of Gynecology (if available)
- Make one-page summary sheets at the end of each major topic
This plan covers all standard OBG topics tested in medical school finals over 9 weeks, with built-in revision every 3 weeks and a final consolidation phase. You can ask me to go deeper on any specific topic whenever you are ready.
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