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MRCOG Part 1 exam: Eligibility application form

Before you begin:

Do I need to complete an eligibility form?

I am a new, first-time candidate:

  • YES, you need to submit an eligibility application

I have previously sat an MRCOG exam (Part 1, 2 or 3):

  • NO, you are already eligible and do not need to complete another eligibility application.
    If you would like to sit the next available MRCOG Part 1, please express your interest here

I have applied and had my eligibility approved for a previous MRCOG Part 1 exam:

  • NO, you are already eligible and do not need to complete another eligibility application.
    If you would like to sit the next available MRCOG Part 1, please express your interest here

In order to sit the MRCOG Part 1 exam, you must submit your Part 1 Eligibility application by the appropriate deadline. Key deadline dates can be found here.

Here's what you'll need to get ready:

Before you start your application, make sure you have the following items ready to ensure a smooth process.

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For GMC-registered accounts

1. Your RCOG College account number

2. Your General Medical Registration Number

3. A scanned copy of your government-issued ID:

  • The name on your ID must match your medical degree certificate or medical registration certificate.
    • If the names are different, you will need to upload an authorised continuity of your name change such as a marriage certificate or legal document confirming the name change.
  • Examples of government-issued ID:
    • Driver's license
    • Passport
    • Original birth certificate
For non-GMC-registered accounts:

1. Your RCOG account number

2. Your Medical Registration Number

3. A scan of your government-issued ID:

  • The name on your ID must match your medical degree certificate or medical registration certificate.
    • If the names are different, you will need to upload an authorised continuity of your name change such as a marriage certificate or legal document confirming the name change.
  • Examples of government-issued ID:
    • Driver's license
    • Passport
    • Original birth certificate

4. A scan or photo of your original primary medical degree certificate
OR
A scan or photo of your medical registration certificate, provided it states your primary medical degree and university.

Documents need to meet the following requirements:

  • The documents must be in English,
    • If your original primary medical degree certificate or medical registration certificate are not english you must submit an authorised translation
  • The documents are legible,
  • The scan or photo is taken from the original document (we cannot accept scans of photocopies),
  • The person certifying confirms (in English) by signing and dating the document that it is a true copy of the original,
  • The person certifying is either a Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, Justice of the Peace or another person entitled to practise law, or an authorised officer of an embassy or consulate,
  • The name, signature and address of the person certifying is shown on the copy,
  • The person certifying is not a relative of yours.
  • The applicant cannot certify documents themselves.

Processing time

Applications will be assessed after the eligibility close date, a minimum of 4 weeks is required to process applications.

Applications submitted less than 4 weeks before the proposed period may not be approved in time, please check eligibility deadlines here.

Need more information?

For further information, please read the MRCOG Part 1 FAQs.

You can download the form below:

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