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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 education opportunities

Member Representative | Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for ensuring that the RCOG CPD programme remains within national standards, including those of the GMC and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, reviewing and modifying the RCOG CPD programme and identifying educational tools required for the purposes of the RCOG CPD programme.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Revalidation Lead | Professional Development Committee

Responsibilities of the Revalidation Lead include reviewing the College’s revalidation activities making recommendations to the Professional Development Committee where necessary, reviewing and updating specialty guidance and providing specialty-specific advice and guidance as appropriate.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Academic Representative | Professional Development Committee

Responsibilities of the Academic Representative include providing an expert view, particularly from an academic perspective, to enable the Chair to respond to all enquiries, consultations and correspondence from College Officers, Fellows and Members, and outside bodies, as and when they arise.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Editor in Chief (Obstetrics) | eLearning Core Knowledge Editorial Board

The Editorial Board for eLearning Core Knowledge is responsible for the content and quality assurance of the 97 Core Knowledge eCourse. The Editor in Chief (Obstetrics) will oversee all obstetrics modules in addition to the normal duties of an Editorial Board member, e.g. oversee updates/peer reviews/production of assessment questions for the Core Knowledge Maternal Medicine module. They will be assisted in their work in the Core Knowledge module by a Trainee member of the Board.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Assessment Leads | eLearning Core Knowledge Editorial Board

The Core Knowledge courses offer widespread eLearning and ongoing professional development resources to support O&G professionals throughout the MRCOG examinations, and in ongoing professional development. Most of them include assessments, which contain Single Best Answer Questions (SBAs), multiple choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs)

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Vice Chair | Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group

The Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group is responsible for the assessment of all Portfolio Pathway applications, 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 28 February 2025

Current events opportunities

Deputy Convenor | Training the Trainers Courses

The Deputy Convenor will work alongside the Convenor on the organisation of the following courses held by the RCOG:

  • How to be an Effective College Tutor, once a year
  • Training the Trainers, twice a year

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Convenor | ROBuST Courses

Responsibilities of the Convenor of the RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) Courses include overseeing the organisation of the ROBuST course both at the RCOG and franchised courses

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Deputy Convenor | ROBuST Courses

Responsibilities of the Deputy Convenor of the RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) Courses include supporting the Convenor to oversee the organisation of the ROBuST course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Convenor | Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses

Responsibilities of the Convenor of the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses include overseeing the organisation of the course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

Course Convenor | MRCOG Part 2 Revision Courses

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

Application deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025

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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