At Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, the department was established in 2008 and is committed to providing the highest quality of care in the field of women’s health, including teaching.

Growth and Development

Over the years, the department has grown in size to impart undergraduate education. Postgraduate teaching started in 2015 by enrolling two students, which increased to six students per year since 2020. The department strives to keep pace with the ever-increasing advances in the field of medicine and is committed to providing respectful maternity care. Currently, the department provides round-the-clock services, including high-risk obstetrics and gynecological emergencies.

Leadership and Research

In addition to providing the latest in patient care, the department, under dynamic leadership, strives to maintain a high standard of research and trains young doctors to become experts in the field.

Training Programs

Apart from postgraduate courses, the department offers training to senior residents who obtain comprehensive experience in all subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology.

Commitment to National Programs

As part of its commitment to the National Family Planning Program, the department has an active family planning unit that offers reversible and permanent contraception methods. The department also plays an active role in managing the Comprehensive Rural and Urban Health Centre attached to the institute and provides outreach OPD services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the department extended its COVID care services as part of the level III referral hospital.

Ongoing Research

Currently, more than 18 non-funded projects are ongoing in the department, including theses and dissertations. The department is also conducting three projects in collaboration with other departments.

Vision

Our vision is to provide excellent women's healthcare with dignity and respect, and to practice evidence-based medicine. We aim to train undergraduates and postgraduates of the highest quality, along with research.

Mission

We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in women's obstetrical and gynecologic healthcare. We are also committed to evidence-based medicine and timely access to care. Our mission includes:

• Providing holistic care for women throughout their lives.
• Educating the next generation of professionals in knowledge, skills, and attitudes while fostering respect, collaborative learning, and innovation.
• Inspiring a culture of intuitive, interactive, and translational research directed to improving women's health.
• Ensuring that our services are effective, safe, people-centered, timely, equitable, integrated, and efficient.

Objectives

The specific learning objectives for obstetrics & gynecology include:

• Providing exposure to a wide variety of obstetric and gynecologic problems in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Performing obstetric and gynecologic history and physical examinations, interpreting findings, and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Applying clinical findings to develop appropriate diagnoses and management plans for common obstetric and gynecologic problems.
• Developing expertise in routine antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Providing MTP services and recognizing factors contributing to unplanned pregnancies.
• Conducting comprehensive gynecologic examinations and developing management plans for common gynecologic problems.
• Demonstrating effective communication, respect for patient rights, and legal responsibilities.
• Engaging in self-directed learning, continuous quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine.

Facilities Available

• Antenatal Clinic
• Postnatal Clinic
• MTP Clinic
• Cancer Clinic
• Infertility Clinic
• Gynae Endocrine Clinic
• Family Planning Clinic
• Menopausal Clinic
• High Risk Pregnancy Clinic

Services Offered

The department provides preventive, promotive, and curative health services.

Days: Monday to Saturday

OPD Timing: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Antenatal Services

• Identification of high-risk cases
• Care for high and low-risk cases
• Nutritional advice
• Immunization
• Antenatal exercises
• Antenatal investigations
• Screening and testing for HIV
• PPIUCD Counseling (Postpartum Contraception)

Gynecological Services

• Screening and management of genital tract cancers
• Treatment of various gynecological illnesses
• Management of adolescent gynecological problems, infertility, PID, RTIs, and STIs
• Contraceptive counseling and family planning services

Indoor Services

Indoor services are provided in the obstetrics and gynecology wards, with routine and specialized antenatal and postnatal care available. The obstetric ward is equipped with a CTG machine for fetal monitoring and a Doppler ultrasound for in-patient assessment.

Speciality Clinics and Services

• Monday to Saturday: Post Natal Clinics
• Monday & Saturday: Gynecological Oncology Clinic
• Tuesday: Reproductive Endocrinology Clinic
• Wednesday & Friday: Infertility Clinic
• Thursday: Menopausal Clinic

Inpatient Care

Services include diagnosis and management of acute illnesses, pre- and post-delivery care of patients, and postoperative care of surgical patients.

Infrastructure

• Obstetrics and gynecology wards
• Labor room
• Septic labor room
• Minor and major OT
• Post-operative room
• Obstetrics and gynecology HDU
• Eclampsia room

Outreach Activities

The department is associated with Hapur district HOGSI and engages in continued medical education programs, guest lectures, and community-oriented activities such as urban health centers and health camps in rural areas and schools.

Recent Achievements

Dr. Kalpana Verma (Professor & Head)

• Chairperson in a workshop at Mulayam Singh Yadav Medical College, Meerut on 08.11.2019
• Participation in AIIMS Fetal Medicine Workshop
• Certificate of Competence in 11-13 weeks scan

Dr. J K Goel (Senior Professor)

• Regularly participates in national, state, and local conferences, CME, and workshops
• Conferred fellowship by the Indian College of Gynaecologists on 11th Jan 2022

Dr. Sangeeta Gupta (Professor)

Participated in various national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops as a chairperson, speaker, and panelist.

Dr. Kalpna Kulshrestha (Associate Professor)

• Completed “Basic Course in Biomedical Research” with a 94% score
• Attended multiple workshops and training programs from 2019 to 2023

Research Projects

Thesis PG-III

Dr. Aysha Kaynat – A study of fetomaternal outcome of pregnancy with previous cesarean section.

Guide: Dr. Kalpana Verma (Professor) ; Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Dr. Nitya B. Nair – A Comparative study of vaginal micronized progesterone and oral dydrogesterone in threatened abortion.

Guide: Dr. Usha Singh (Professor) ; Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Plexus-2023

Shot put Throw – 1st Prize

Tug of war – 1st Prize

Bollywood quiz – 1st Prize

Participation – General Quiz, Fireless cooking, Volleyball

Dr. Garima Singh – Evaluation of non stress test as a screening tool for neonatal outcome in low risk pregnancy.

Guide: Dr. Usha Singh (Professor) ; Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Dr. Prachi Yadav – A Comparative study of complication and outcome of intrauterine contraceptive device insertion during cesarean section and vaginal delivery in immediate postpartum period.

Guide: Dr. Alpana Bansal (Professor)

Dr. Divya Ojha – A Comparative study of continuous versus interrupted suturing of episiotomy.

Guide: Dr. Kalpna Kulshrestha

Dr. Pratyusha Das – A Comparative study on effectiveness of rectal misoprostol and intramuscular oxytocin in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.

Guide: Dr. Kalpana Verma (Professor); Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Thesis PG-II

Dr. Neha Pandey – Title: A Study of Blood Transfusion Practices in Obstetrics Patients at a Tertiary Care Center.

Guide: Dr. Kalpna Kulshrestha (Associate Professor)

Dr. Niharika Rao – Correlation of Cerebro-Placental ratio by USG Doppler with Neonatal Outcome in women with hypertensive diseases of pregnancy.

Guide: Dr. Kalpana Verma (Professor); Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Plexus-2023 Participation

Tug of War

Dr. Manish – Vaginal Misoprostol vs suction and evacuation in first trimester incomplete abortion.

Guide: Dr. Alpana Bansal (Professor); Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Dr. Anjali Aggarwal – A Comparative study on effectiveness and safety of loading oral misoprostol followed by maintenance for induction of labor.

Guide: Dr. Kalpana Verma (Professor); Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Dr. Kalpesh Kumar Luhar – A Study of the obstetric outcome in Pregnancy with hypothyroidism.

Guide: Dr. Usha Singh (Professor)

Dr. Shubhi Singh – A comparative study of efficacy of oral labetalol with oral amlodipine in achieving postpartum blood-pressure control.

Guide: Dr. Usha Singh (Professor); Co-guide: Dr Kalpna Kulshrestha

Thesis PG-I

Dr. Shriya

Participation – Painting, 100-meter race

Anatomy painting – 2nd Prize

Dr. Swati Bachani

Participation – Fireless cooking, 100-meter race

2nd in Poster presentation in FOGSI NORTH ZONE CONFERENCE WITH YUVA -2024 IN MEERUT

Dr. Darshana Singh

Basketball – 1st Prize

3rd in Poster presentation in FOGSI NORTH ZONE CONFERENCE WITH YUVA -2024 IN MEERUT

FOGSI North Zone Conference with YUVA -2024 in Meerut

Title	Paper Presentation Winner
Date	07.10.2023
Conducted by	UPCOG Hapur
Awarded to	Dr. Divya (3rd Year PG Resident)
Venue	Hapur