Education, exams and professional development

To successfully raise the profile of women’s healthcare and raise the standards of professional practice globally, the RCOG delivers invaluable work in education, exams and professional development

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

Trainee Representatives | Subspecialty Training Committee

Applications for are invited for four Subspecialty Trainee Representatives:

Gynaecology Oncology
Urogynaecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Reproductive Medicine

Application deadline: Friday 20 June 2025

MTI Regional Champions | RCOG MTI Committee

RCOG MTI Regional Champions are responsible for overseeing the training progression of MTI trainees within their region. Roles are open for East of England, KSS, London North West, North Central and East London, North East, Scotland, Wales and West Midlands.

Application deadline: Monday 30 June 2025

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.

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.

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.

What our volunteers say

"Honoured and valued"

"Networking with colleagues, feeling part of the important work being done by the College and being recognised for your contribution. It makes me feel so honoured and valued"

"Wellbeing"

"Volunteering gives you the opportunity to develop personally through sharing your experiences and supports you to maintain your wellbeing by having time to relax among friends who understand the work you do"

"Relationships"

"These relationships have been some of the most rewarding in my career. I would thoroughly recommend these roles to any aspiring colleagues with an interest in education and training"

"Passion"

"In my personal experience, committee roles and experiences gave me more motivation and passion to remain involved as an effective mentor, educator and trainer for my trainees"

Stay informed

"The most rewarding aspect about my time in the role is that I have seen my efforts into fruition, achieving recognition from others as well as feedback on how it could be improved. I feel it is a worthwhile endeavour, take that first step today"

RCOG Committee volunteer

"The MRCOG has maintained its international standing as a high quality exam in O&G and weathered many challenges to quality and standards in recent times. It has been very rewarding and satisfying to note that in my committee role I have played a small part in a very big picture."

RCOG Committee volunteer