Before you can apply for the Part 2 MRCOG, you’ll need to apply to have your training assessed(see below). In order to do so, you will need to register with the RCOG website so a form can be sent to you.

Once your training has been assessed and approved, you can apply for the Part 2 MRCOG online. Application is only open for short periods of time: please visit the main Part 2 MRCOG page for information about when you can apply. Any requests for special arrangements during the examination must be submitted before the closing date for applications.

The College offers a range of resources that will help you prepare for the Part 2 MRCOG.

Practice single best answer questions (SBAs)

We have created practice SBA questions for both obstetrics and gynaecology to help you prepare for the Part 2 MRCOG exam. Answers and comments for each question are provided.

StratOG, the College’s eLearning platform, contains an additional single best answer (SBA) resource that provides invaluable practice in tackling SBAs for the Part 2 MRCOG. For more information and to purchase access, visit the Exam preparation section of StratOG or email the StratOG team.

SBA Questions for the Part 2 MRCOG, published by Cambridge University Press in conjunction with the RCOG, is available from the Cambridge University Press website (available formats: print and eBook for Adobe eBook Reader), or from Amazon (link is to UK site – the title is also available from other Amazon sites).

Books

The Part 2 MRCOG Sub-committees have also put together a recommended reading list for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG exam.

eLearning

StratOG, the College’s eLearning platform, contains 98 core tutorials to help candidates gain the knowledge they need for the Part 2 MRCOG exam.

TOG

The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) contains high-quality peer-reviewed articles on obstetrics and gynaecology that aim to inform your clinical practice. Using TOG questions will help you assess your knowledge and improve your learning experience as you prepare for your exams.

Green-top Guidelines

Our Green-top Guidelines are a practical resource for all exam candidates. The Part 2 MRCOG Committee, which is responsible for setting the exam questions, uses the Green-top Guidelines as a reference point when writing the papers, so revising the guidelines will help you understand what the exam questions require of you.

The Green-top Guidelines are free on our website or you can buy the RCOG Guidelines app for iOS or Android.

Courses

For details of Part 2 MRCOG revision courses, please search the RCOG courses and events listings.

The RCOG also runs an Enhanced Revision Programme (ERP) for the Part 2 MRCOG. This unique and rewarding programme is mapped to the syllabus of the Part 2 MRCOG exam. It guides candidates through key themes that provide an insight into clinical practice in the UK to improve their chance of success. For more information on ERP, please download this information pack (PDF, 1.46 mb).

• QUESTION：Is there a time limit between passing the Part 1 MRCOG and passing the Part 2 MRCOG?

  ANSWER：No, but the College does require you to have attempted the Part 2 at least once within a certain period of time after passing the Part 1 or gaining exemption from the Part 1: Candidates wishing to enter the UK Specialist Register must attempt the Part 2 within 7 years of passing/gaining exemption from the Part 1 (pro rata, to a maximum of 10 years) All other candidates must attempt the Part 2 within 10 years of passing/gaining exemption from the Part 1

• QUESTION：After passing the Part 2 MRCOG written exam, do I have to appear for the immediately succeeding Part

  ANSWER：No. Candidates who pass the Part 2 MRCOG written exam must attempt the Part 3 MRCOG clinical assessment within seven years (pro rata). If they do not attempt the Part 3 MRCOG clinical assessment within this timeframe, they will be required to take the Part 2 MRCOG exam again.

• QUESTION：What’s the procedure if I want a more detailed breakdown of my exam results?

  ANSWER：Candidates’ results letters contain the feedback approved by the Examination and Assessment Committee. For more information, please read the RCOG’s complaints and appeals procedures.

• QUESTION：What training is required for the Part 2 MRCOG?

  ANSWER：For full details, please see the Part 2 MRCOG regulations and the Part 2 MRCOG syllabus.

• QUESTION：What courses do you recommend to help prepare for the exam?

  ANSWER：The only courses the RCOG can wholeheartedly recommend are those run by the College itself. Visit the College’s courses and events pages for more information. For online learning we strongly recommend StratOG, the College’s eLearning platform. This structured training resource is continuously updated, uses innovative tools and includes saveable interactive assessments (MCQs and EMQs) with instant, detailed feedback. StratOG is available free of charge to members of the RCOG Trainees’ Register. Other exam candidates can pay to access this useful resource.

• QUESTION：Is there a recommended reading list for the Part 2 MRCOG?

  ANSWER：Yes: the Part 2 subcommittees have put together a recommended reading list to help candidates prepare for the Part 2 MRCOG.