Workforce challenges
Trainee attrition
GMC data show a significant number of trainees who start the O&G training programme but do not finish. An attrition rate of 30% in any region is not unusual, with rates ranging from 29% to 37% (HEE/GMC).
Recent RCOG
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Considering a career in obstetrics and gynaecology?
Resources for students and recently qualified doctors who are considering a career in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G). We hope you find the information useful and inspiring.
Recruitment into specialty training in O&G
Find out how to
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Library collections
The RCOG Library has a unique collection of books, reports and journals covering women’s health from 1478 onwards.
In March 2011 the Royal College of Midwives collection of books, journals, archives and artefacts relating to the current practice and
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Course syllabus for labour ward lead (2018) ATSM
The Labour Ward Lead (2018) ATSM course syllabus below lists the minimum requirements for a course to be suitable for the theoretical component of this module. The course should last 1 day.
Any times given or descriptions of activities within a course
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RCOG release: Updated advice on the diagnosis and treatment of women with PMS
The timing of symptoms and degree of impact on daily activity determines a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), state revised guidelines for healthcare professionals published today by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Constitution of the Blair Bell Research Society
1. Blair Bell Research Society constitution
The Blair Bell Research Society was established in 1962 by Carl Wood and Jack Pinkerton as an “informal but informed research society”. Over the years, RCOG Presidents have acted in turn as President of the
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PMDD Awareness Month 2018
April marks Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness and advocate change for those affected by PMDD, a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome. Laura Murphy, a member of the RCOG’s Women’s Voices
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Obituary: Victor Ronald Tindall
A tribute given at the July 2010 meeting of Council
Victor Ronald Tindall, past Vice President and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary’s Hospital Manchester, sadly died on June 11th, 2010.
Vic as he was affectionately known excelled in two
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Subscriptions to TOG
COVID-19
Our publishing partner, Wiley, has advised us that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, they are ceasing all print and distribution services until further notice. This is because of the impact of lockdown policies and travel restrictions on
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Information for speakers and chairs
Information, forms, documents required to speak or chair at an RCOG event
Booking your travel
Expenses
Guidance for speakers and chairs
Travel insurance
Booking your travel
All travel must be in line with the RCOG’s travel
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