Education, exams and professional development

Responsibilities of the MRCOG Part 1 Sub-Committee representatives include attending committee meetings, producing new questions and reviewing the performance of questions following examinations. 

Responsibilities of the Fellow/Member Representative include scoring the written examination papers in line with GMC approved methods, setting levels of competence for exam success and improving the fairness and validity of the exam process.

The Sub-Committee is responsible for writing the extended matching questions (EMQ) and setting the papers for the MRCOG Part 2 examination which is held twice a year. The Sub-Committee workshops take place all day and occurs four times a year in person/remotely.

Responsibilities of the MRCOG Part 2 SBA Sub-Committee members include attending committee meetings/workshop, producing new questions and reviewing the performance of questions following examinations. 

The MRCOG Part 3 Clinical Assessment Sub-Committee/Workshop is responsible for setting the questions and providing relevant question material for the MRCOG Part 3 Clinical Assessment, which is held twice a year.

Application deadline: Thursday 16 January 2025

(leading to Honorary Director of Events)

Responsibilities include oversight for the scope, content and quality assurance of RCOG courses and events including the RCOG World Congress. Events are planned with the support of Course Organisers, Convenors and Specialist Society representatives.

Responsibilities include working with the Course Convenors to deliver MRCOG Part 1 revision courses, identification of areas of improvement, SBA question writing and review, and chairing and/or speaking as part of the course to ensure high-quality educational content.

Responsibilities include development of the programme for MRCOG Part 2 revision courses organised and delivered by the RCOG, identification of appropriate faculty and topics for each course and quality management of courses to ensure high-quality educational content.

Responsibilities include ensuring that the course content aligns with the MRCOG Part 3 Exam and stays up-to-date with any changes from the MRCOG Part 3 Exam Sub-Committee, along with assisting in the creation of course tasks and supervising the growth and development of the faculty pool.

Responsibilities of the Convenor of the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses include overseeing the organisation of the course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.

The BPS Deputy Convenor will assist the Convenor of the Basic Practical Skills Courses in overseeing the organisation of the course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.

Responsibilities of the Convenor of the RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) Courses include overseeing the organisation of the ROBuST course both at the RCOG and franchised courses

Responsibilities of the Deputy Convenor of the RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) Courses include supporting the Convenor to oversee the organisation of the ROBuST course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.

The Deputy Convenor will work alongside the Convenor on the organisation of the following courses held by the RCOG:

• How to be an Effective College Tutor, once a year
• Training the Trainers, twice a year

Responsibilities of the Portfolio Pathway Advisor include the assessment of applications for the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR). The Portfolio Pathway is an alternative route to gain access onto the Specialist Register, other than CCT.

The Specialty Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is responsible for the content, structure and delivery of the Specialty Training Programme and advises on the eligibility of doctors for the award of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

Responsibilities of an Associate Editor on the TOG Editorial Board include reviewing proposals for articles, reviewing and editing submitted articles, writing and editing multiple choice (CPD) and SBA questions, and contributing to the development of new digital content, including the TOG podcast. The TOG Editorial Board are particularly looking for Associate Editors with expertise in urogynaecology, sexual health, primary care or obstetrics (generalist).

Responsibilities of the consultant/senior SAS doctor on the eLearning Core Knowledge Editorial Board include being responsible for the content and quality assurance of the 97 Core Knowledge eCourses and advising on the maintenance and development of this eLearning content. We are currently looking for new board members to support the surgery and postoperative care and gynaecological issues and early pregnancy loss modules.

The Editorial Board for eLearning Core Knowledge is responsible for the content and quality assurance of the 97 Core Knowledge eCourse. The Editor in Chief (Obstetrics) will oversee all obstetrics modules in addition to the normal duties of an Editorial Board member, e.g. oversee updates/peer reviews/production of assessment questions for the Core Knowledge Maternal Medicine module. They will be assisted in their work in the Core Knowledge module by a Trainee member of the Board.

Responsibilities of the Trainee or Specialty (SAS) or LE Doctor on the eLearning Core Knowledge Editorial Board include being responsible for the content and quality assurance of the 97 Core Knowledge eCourses and advising on the maintenance and development of this eLearning content. We are currently looking for new board members to support the antenatal care and gynaecological issues and early pregnancy loss modules. 

Responsibilities of the Revalidation Lead include reviewing the College’s revalidation activities making recommendations to the Professional Development Committee where necessary, reviewing and updating speciality guidance and providing specialty-specific advice and guidance as appropriate.

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for ensuring that the RCOG CPD programme remains within national standards, including those of the GMC and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, reviewing and modifying the RCOG CPD programme and identifying educational tools required for the purposes of the RCOG CPD programme.

Responsibilities of the Academic Representative include providing an expert view, particularly from an academic perspective, to enable the Chair to respond to all enquiries, consultations and correspondence from College Officers, Fellows and Members, and outside bodies, as and when they arise.

Responsibilities of the Chair include chairing meetings and overseeing the work of the Education Quality Assurance Committee (EQAC), represent EQAC at Education Board meetings and being involved in the recruitment process of new committee members.