News

Examiners for the Membership examination required

The College invites applications from Fellows and Members wishing to become examiners for the Membership examination.

Two new patient information leaflets published

The RCOG has published patient information leaflets about ectopic pregnancy and acute pelvic inflammatory disease.

BJOG release: The use of epidurals may help prevent future pelvic organ prolapse

A new study to be published in BJOG: The British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows how the use of epidurals during birth may have a protective effect on the levator ani muscles, which hold up the pelvic floor.

RCOG release: Ultrasound training programme for obstetricians and gynaecologists launched

A new competency-based ultrasound training programme that is compulsory for doctors undergoing speciality training in obstetrics and gynaecology is now being implemented nationally.

New video resources help trainees deal with tricky situations in the workplace

A series of videos exploring bullying, harassment and undermining behaviour in the workplace have been launched by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

BJOG release: Pregnancy complications can increase development of postnatal depression

Complications around the time of birth can increase the risk of postnatal depression, says new research published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The appointment of the new Honorary Treasurer

The RCOG Officers and Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Fogarty as the Honorary Treasurer.

RCOG release: Royal College appoints new Chief Executive

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Mr Ian Wylie. 

CMACE release: UK stillbirth rate is improving

The Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) publishes its Perinatal Mortality 2008 report today.  The key findings are:

• The perinatal mortality rate in the UK continues to fall from 8.3 per 1,000 total births in 2000 to 7.5 per 1,000 in 2008
• For the second consecutive year, the trend in the stillbirth rate since 2000 has shown a significant decrease, from 5.4 (2000) to 5.1 (2008) per 1,000 total births

RCOG hosts Anthony Nolan clinic - Monday 27 September 2010, 11am - 3pm

Anthony Nolan finds matching donors for leukaemia patients who need a lifesaving stem cell transplant (also known as a bone marrow transplant).  But for every person the charity can help, there’s another for whom no match can be found.  That’s why they urgently need more people to join the Anthony Nolan Register, so they can save more lives.