OSCEs for the MRCOG Part 2: A Self-Assessment Guide, 2nd Edition: A Self-Assessment Guide PDF

PREFACE

The examination for membership for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists aims to set a standard of competent, safe practice for anyone pursuing a career in obstetrics and gynaecology. The oral part of the examination now consists of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). We have both been past chairs of the RCOG OSCE Committee, and convenors of the RCOG Part 2 course. We therefore have extensive experience in teaching and preparing candidates for this examination, and in examining candidates. In this new edition we have tried to update the questions and give comprehensive examples of the type of OSCEs that may appear in the exam. Advice is given on how to approach these stations and the common problems that we have seen candidates encounter.

Since the first edition of this book, clinical governance has become an increasingly important aspect of how we deliver care. Questions on clinical governance are therefore included in this book as there is every likelihood that this aspect of practice may feature somewhere in the MRCOG exam.

Remember that the written part of the examination concentrates on your knowledge, and the OSCEs will assess your application of knowledge, and skills. In our specialty, communication skills are especially important and we would hope that by going through this book and practising the OSCEs stations you will be competent in all the skills that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists expects you to have. We hope that you find this book invaluable in your preparation for the examination and we wish you luck.