RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICERS' UNIT

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatal services for the Canterbury region are now based in the brand new purpose built Christchurch Women’s Hospital. There are over 5000 births per year at Christchurch Women’s. The hospital is also a tertiary referral centre for the South Island for areas such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynaecologic Oncology, Assisted Fertility Treatment and Advanced Gynaecologic Endoscopy for Endometriosis.

The department has 15 Consultants, 1 Tutor Specialist, 10 Registrars, 1 Senior House Officer, and 8 House Officers. Trainee Interns are also an integral part of the clinical team.

House Officers are encouraged to do the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or the Certificate in Women’s Health. There is a House Officer tutorial programme in addition to other departmental meetings.

Registrars need to have done at least 6 months as a House Officer in O&G, but preferably more before applying for Registrar posts. A Senior House Officer position has been introduced in 2005, with the specific aim of preparing House Officers for Registrar positions. Feedback has been that this has been a very worthwhile way of bridging the gap. There is protected Registrar education time in addition to departmental meetings.

There are close links with the School of Medicine, with many consultants involved in teaching. The medical students have consistently voted the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and its administration staff as their best experience over the last few years.

For further information please contact

May Olliver, Clinical Director
email: mary.olliver@cdhb.govt.nz

Aleida van Montfort, Clinician Support (Admin)
email: aleida.vanmontfort@cdhb.govt.nz

Telephone Christchurch Women's Hospital (64 3) 3644 699