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:
You can find out more about our committees here.
Applications are now being accepted to host the National Trainees Conference (NTC) 2026. We invite proposals from groups of motivated trainees eager to bring the NTC to their respective regions.
Application deadline: Wednesday 30 April 2025
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.
Application deadline: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Responsibilities of the Member Representative includeensuring that the RCOG CPD programme remains within national standards, evaluating the impact of the programme and identifying educational tools required for the purposes of the programme.
Application deadline: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Responsibilities of the eLearning Assessment lead include editorial and clinical reviews of assessment questions, overseeing the quality assurance process of existing assessments within Core Knowledge courses and providing guidance to eLearning course authors on the development of new assessment questions.
Application deadline: Sunday 4 May 2025
Responsibilities of the MRCOG Part 2 Question Writer and Course Faculty Task and Finish Group include producing new questions for Events/eLearning courses, reviewing and updating existing questions and acting as course faculty for at least one MRCOG Part 2 course per year.
Application deadline: Friday 9 May 2025
Responsibilities of the Recruitment Officer include working with NHSE North West Recruitment Team and RCOG Education Team, liaising with Heads of Schools regarding the application process and providing regular reports and statistics on national recruitment.
Application deadline: Friday 16 May 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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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