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

Consultant/Senior SAS doctor | eLearning, Core Knowledge Editorial Board

Join the Core Knowledge Editorial Board include and become responsible for the content and quality assurance of the 98 Core Knowledge eCourses and advising on the maintenance and development of this eLearning content. Available modules are Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Problems.

Apply by Thursday 26 March.

Course Convenor | Training the Trainers

To ensure our portfolio of courses, meetings and conferences continues to meet the evolving needs of O&G clinicians, we need your energy, ideas and expertise. Support our Training the Trainers courses as Course Convenor to shape the future of women's healthcare.

Apply by Friday 27 March.

Deputy Course Convenor | Training the Trainers

An honorary role with RCOG Events offers the opportunity to contribute your experience and expertise, helping to shape the content and delivery of courses, workshops and meetings. Deputy Convenors play a vital support role in ensuring our courses and events reflect current clinical best practice and, where appropriate, align to the RCOG training curriculum.

Apply by Friday 27 March.

Director and Lead Convenor roles | Events Board

Are you passionate about shaping the future of women’s health and influencing the conversations that matter most to our specialty? We are looking for UK Fellows to join our new Events Board as Director and Lead Convenors for one of the following areas:

Revision Courses
Surgical Training Courses
Leadership and Management Courses
Lecture-Based Courses

Apply by Friday 10 April.

Primary Care Advisor | Education Board

The Education Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the College’s education activity, ensuring that outputs are delivered to the high-quality standard of the College, are in-keeping with the integrity of the RCOG’s reputation and in line with the RCOG strategic goals. UK Fellows and Members are eligible to apply.

Apply by Friday 10 April.

MRCOG Part 2 Question Writer and Course Faculty Task and Finish Group Member

The MRCOG Part 2 Question Writing and Course Faculty Task and Finish Group is responsible for ensuring high quality, up-to-date questions are used in RCOG exam preparation courses and resources. UK Fellows and Members (including retired) and UK Trainees who have passed their MRCOG Part 2 are eligible to apply. We also welcome applications from SAS/LE doctors who are working at an equivalent level.

Apply by Friday 10 April.

Portfolio Pathway Advisor | Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group

We are seeking new Portfolio Pathway Advisors to join the Portfolio Pathway Advisory Group. In order to ensure a wide spread of expertise and knowledge, we are particularly seeking UK trained doctors to join the group, but all appropriate applications welcome.

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.

Events

A role with RCOG Events offers opportunities to help shape the content and delivery of RCOG courses, workshops and meetings that reflect current clinical, workforce and global needs. Contribute your experience and expertise to deliver high-quality, impactful events that support members at every stage of their careers.

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