Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Mr Austin Ugwumadu qualified from the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos, Nigeria and completed his postgraduate specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in London. He received his MRCOG in 1994 and PhD in 2006 and was appointed Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at St George’s Hospital and Senior Lecturer University of London in 2001. He was elevated to FRCOG in 2007.

Mr Ugwumadu is passionate about his work and keen on developing knowledge in his field through research. He has a particular focus on recurrent vaginal infections including thrush, bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis, cytolytic vagintis, and perinatal infections. His other interest are intrapartum care and fetal monitoring.

Mr Ugwumadu's other responsibilities include serving on international committees including the WHO Guidelines Group expert groups on fetal monitoring. He is also a scientific editor for three major international medical journals.