Part 2 MRCOG exam

This section of the website brings together everything you need to know about the Part 2 MRCOG exam.

All the latest news and announcements about the Part 2 MRCOG will appear in this section. If you're an exam candidate, please check this section regularly to keep up to date.

Part 2 MRCOG March/May 2015

For information on the Part 2 March/May MRCOG exam venues and for candidate instructions, please select the links below:

• MRCOG Part 2 venue details
• MRCOG Part 2 candidate instructions

Part 2 MRCOG September/November 2015

For information about the September/November 2015 exam deadline, please consult the Part 2 MRCOG calendar.

About the Part 2 MRCOG

Changes to the Part 2 MRCOG exam

The exam format of the Part 2 MRCOG exam will change for the March 2015 exam. For more information about the new format please see the changes to the MRCOG exam page. 

Who can sit the Part 2 MRCOG exam?

For information about who’s eligible to sit the Part 2 MRCOG exam, please read the Part 2 MRCOG regulations.

Please also read the regulations on MRCOG exam currency and number of attempts.

When and where can I sit the Part 2 MRCOG exam?

To see when and where the Part 2 MRCOG exam is being held, please view the exam calendar.

How do I apply for the Part 2 MRCOG exam?

Bookings for the March/May 2015 Part 2 MRCOG exam are now closed. Applications for the September/November Part 2 MRCOG exam will open mid-April 2015.

For more information, please read:

• Part 2 MRCOG regulations
• Part 2 MRCOG FAQs

Applying to have your training assessed

Before applying for the Part 2 MRCOG exam, all candidates must apply to have their training assessed to confirm their eligibility to register for the exam. 

To request an assessment of training form, please email examstraining@rcog.org.uk.

Training assessment form deadlines

• March 2015 exam: closing date was 1 October 2014

Please note: we are currently processing Assessment of Training forms for the March 2015 exam. All forms for the September 2015 exam will not be processed until January 2015.

What does the Part 2 MRCOG exam involve?

This section of the website contains a range of information about the Part 2 MRCOG exam, including:

• Syllabus for the Part 2 MRCOG
• Format of the Part 2 MRCOG (number of papers and question types)
• Sample exam questions and advice on how to answer them:
  • Extended matching questions (EMQs)
  • Single best answer questions (SBAs)
• How the pass mark is set

How should I prepare for the Part 2 MRCOG exam?

• Revision courses: search for Part 2 MRCOG revision courses on the RCOG courses and events page
• Revision resources: view the list of revision resources available to help you prepare
• Practice questions: test yourself with our practice Part 2 MRCOG SBA questions
• All candidates are encouraged to join the RCOG Trainees’ Register to access a range of benefits that will help you prepare for the exam

Exam results

• Download the pass list for the most recent Part 2 MRCOG exam – September/November 2014 (PDF, 28 kb)
• If you’re unhappy with your result, please read the College’s complaints and appeals policy

Find out more

For more information, please read the Part 2 MRCOG FAQs.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or need more help, please email the Examination Department or call +44 20 7772 6210.