Education, exams and professional development

To successfully raise the profile of women’s healthcare and raise the standards of professional practice globally, the RCOG delivers invaluable work in education, exams and professional development

On this page you will find information about how you can get involved in our work to support and innovate global lifelong learning

To contribute to the strategic development and oversee the quality assurance process of education and training resources, we work with our global membership to deliver programmes of work for all career stages.

Our resources are constantly evolving to ensure we support doctors from foundation to retirement and our education work is vital for the development of future leaders of the profession, which is only possibly with the support of our global membership.

This broad range of work covers:

Curricula and assessment
Examinations including the MRCOG and DRCOG exams
Professional development
Learning
Specialty and subspecialty training
Courses, events and World Congress
Our trainee networks
International accreditation programmes and the MTI scheme
TOG

You can find out more about our committees here.

Current education opportunities

Differential Attainment Advisor | Specialty Education Advisory Committee

Responsibilities include representing SEAC on issues relating to differential attainment in education and training, contributing to the College’s Differential Attainment Action Plan, ensuring curriculum and resources are inclusive and align to the targets and recommendations set by the GMC.

Application deadline: Friday 10 May 2024

Portfolio Pathway Advisor

We are seeking new Portfolio Pathway Advisors to join the Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group. This appointment is for a three-year term and UK Fellows and Members are eligible to apply for this position.

Application deadline: Friday 24 May 2024

Special Interest Training Modules (SITM) Officer | Special Interest Training Committee

Responsibilities of the SITM Officer include supporting the Committee Chair and deputising when necessary to ensure that the committee carries out its responsibility for content and development of all special interest curricula relating to non-subspecialty training which fulfil the needs of pre-CCT and post-CCT doctors, including overseas doctors.

Application deadline: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Vice Chair | Subspecialty Committee

Responsibilities include supporting the Chair and deputising when necessary to ensure that the Committee carries out its responsibilities for the regular and systematic review of the subspecialty curricula, the approval process of programme approval against centre criteria and review the information from trainee subspecialty assessments and feedback and final confirmation of completion of subspecialty training.

Application deadline: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Education Resources Adviser

The Education Resources Adviser has overall clinical responsibility for the development and coordination of high-quality education resources for both pre- and post-CCT training and clinical quality in line with the College’s strategic and operational objectives.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 June 2024

Member | RCOG Learning Steering Group

Members of the RCOG Learning Steering Group are responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on new features and content to be added to the RCOG Learning platform, to ensure that the platform is fit for purpose and continues to meet the needs of its core users.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 June 2024

How volunteers contribute to our work

Exams

Volunteers are crucial to the smooth running of the MRCOG exams. Each year, we have a large number of opportunities for Fellows and Members to join our various exams subcommittees, which are involved in setting and modifying questions for MRCOG Parts 1 – 3 and the DRCOG examination. We also rely on volunteers to act as examiners throughout the year.

Education

RCOG committees and groups support the education of the O&G workforce. Volunteers sitting on these committees represent the interests and continuing education of MTIs, trainees and doctors working in subspecialties. Our Trainee Committee, Core Knowledge Editorial Board and Specialty Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) depend on the expertise of doctors throughout the specialty and at every career stage.

Professional development

For doctors interested in supporting professional development, our Professional Development Committee (PDC) has a range of roles that further this important work. Members of the PDC contribute to the publication of TOG, support the revalidation process, help to tackle differential attainment and work with the RCOG Women’s Network and representatives from the SAS-LED Committee.

What our volunteers say

"Honoured and valued"

"Networking with colleagues, feeling part of the important work being done by the College and being recognised for your contribution. It makes me feel so honoured and valued"

"Wellbeing"

"Volunteering gives you the opportunity to develop personally through sharing your experiences and supports you to maintain your wellbeing by having time to relax among friends who understand the work you do"

"Relationships"

"These relationships have been some of the most rewarding in my career. I would thoroughly recommend these roles to any aspiring colleagues with an interest in education and training"

"Passion"

"In my personal experience, committee roles and experiences gave me more motivation and passion to remain involved as an effective mentor, educator and trainer for my trainees"

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"The most rewarding aspect about my time in the role is that I have seen my efforts into fruition, achieving recognition from others as well as feedback on how it could be improved. I feel it is a worthwhile endeavour, take that first step today"

RCOG Committee volunteer

"The MRCOG has maintained its international standing as a high quality exam in O&G and weathered many challenges to quality and standards in recent times. It has been very rewarding and satisfying to note that in my committee role I have played a small part in a very big picture."

RCOG Committee volunteer