Education, exams and professional development

RCOG MTI Regional Champions are responsible for overseeing the training progression of MTI trainees within their region. Regions currently open for applications include:

• North, Central and East London
• North West London
• North East (Northern)
• Scotland
• West Midlands

The purpose of the Academic Board is to promote and safeguard all aspects of academic obstetrics and gynaecology including research and training. UK Fellows and Members are eligible to apply for this position.

The Chair is responsible for one of the standing committees of the RCOG, making recommendations to the Education Board and College Council. The committee provides oversight to the development and delivery of the RCOG’s examinations, and in support of the RCOG Five Year Strategy.

Responsibilities of the Chair include overseeing the scoring of 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 Chair is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of the MRCOG Part 3 examination, ensuring it aligns with the curriculum and syllabus. The Chair leads the sub-committee in strategising areas of improvement and the development of new questions.

Responsibilities of the Vice Chair include supervising the Chair in overseeing the development and delivery of the MRCOG Part 3 examination, assisting in the examination quality assurance processes and to co-chair all sub-committee meetings.

The MRCOG Part 3 Clinical Assessment Sub-Committee is responsible for setting questions and providing relevant question material for the MRCOG Part 3 Clinical Assessment, which is held twice a year. Non-members are eligible to apply for this position, but must reside in the UK.

Responsibilities of committee members include attending committee meetings, producing and editing questions and reviewing the performance of questions following examinations. The committee is responsible for writing the single best answer (SBA) questions and setting the papers for the DRCOG examination which is held 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.