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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 opportunities

Volunteer Heritage Tour Guide

Responsibilities of the volunteer Heritage tour guide comprise giving pre-booked tours of the RCOG’s Heritage displays in Union Street to a variety of audiences, including clinicians and the general public.

Application deadline: Friday 27 September 2024

Course Convenor | MRCOG Part 2 revision courses

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

Application deadline: Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 12.00pm (UK time)

International Accreditation Officer

Responsibilities of the International Accreditation Officer include promote and ensure educational programme quality, ensuring high quality medical education to meet the GMC standards and meet the requirements of the curriculum. 

Application deadline: Friday 8 November 2024

Course Faculty | MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses

Responsibilities of the Course Faculty, MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses include working with the Course Convenors to deliver 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.

Application deadline: Monday 18 November 2024

Chair | Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group

The Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group is responsible for the assessment of all Portfolio Pathway applications, this includes determining whether applicants have the appropriate Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSEs) to perform as a substantive O&G consultant in the UK; and be added to the Specialist Register. The Advisory Group determines methods of assessment according to guidance issued by the General Medical Council (GMC).

Application deadline: Friday 22 November 2024

Member/Fellow Representative | DRCOG Sub-Committee

Responsibilities include attending committee meetings, producing and editing questions and reviewing the performance of questions following examinations. 

The DRCOG Sub-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 and meets four times a year in person.

Application deadline: Friday 22 November 2024

Portfolio Pathway Advisor | Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group

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.

Application deadline: Friday 29 November 2024

European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) UK Representative | National Trainees' Committee

The European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) facilitates the exchange of trainees between training centres throughout Europe in order to share ideas and improve the quality of training. The RCOG UK ENTOG representative will be the key representative and liaison between ENTOG and RCOG National Trainees’ Committee (NTC). 

Application deadline: Friday 22 November 2024 at 5pm

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.

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