What is the MRCOG exam?

MRCOG is the three-part membership examination of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG): Part 1 (basic sciences), Part 2 (written) and Part 3 (clinical assessment). It is widely used by UK and international employers as evidence of specialist O&G knowledge.

Who should take an MRCOG preparation course?

Obstetrics and gynaecology doctors sitting any MRCOG part, especially international medical graduates preparing remotely for NHS posts or GMC registration.

How long will it take me to prepare for the MRCOG?

Most working doctors give themselves 12–20 weeks with our programme, studying around 8–10 hours a week. Your pace is flexible - everything is recorded so you can catch up around shifts.

What happens if I fail the exam on my first attempt?

You keep access to the course materials and mentor community for a full year, and we run complimentary strategy sessions for candidates preparing for a re-sit. See our full re-sit policy in your enrolment confirmation.

Do I need to be in the UK to take this course?

No. All teaching happens online and our students join from more than 40 countries. Live sessions are timed in rotating slots so cohorts across Asia, Africa and the Middle East can attend comfortably.

Will I get a certificate at the end?

Yes - a WispGold Certificate of Completion is issued once you finish all modules and pass the internal mock. This is a study certificate, not the Royal College qualification itself.

Does the course include Green-top guideline teaching?

Yes. Every clinical module is mapped to the current RCOG Green-top guidelines and NICE recommendations, because that is exactly how Part 2 and Part 3 questions are framed.

How much does the course cost, and how do I pay?

Pricing is confirmed on enquiry. Once an advisor sends your quote you can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Apple Pay or Google Pay in GBP, USD, EUR, INR, AED or NGN. Hospital and university cohorts of five or more can pay by bank transfer.

What happens after I submit the enrolment form?

A student advisor emails you within one working day with your cohort dates, the student-area login and a short readiness questionnaire. If you'd rather talk first, book a 20-minute consultation from our contact page.

Can I get help planning a re-sit if I don't pass?

Yes. Your access runs for 12 months from enrolment, so you keep every lesson, mock and mentor channel. We also run a complimentary re-sit strategy session where a tutor reviews your score report with you and rebuilds your revision plan.

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RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) Certification Course

Focused preparation for MRCOG Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.

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Course overview

Obstetrics and gynaecology moves quickly, and the MRCOG examinations reflect that pace. Our RCOG preparation course walks you through the current blueprint from basic sciences through to complex clinical reasoning, so you can revise with confidence whether you are a first-year O&G trainee overseas or a consultant returning to postgraduate study after several years in practice.

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Quick answers

What is the MRCOG exam?: MRCOG is the three-part membership examination of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG): Part 1 (basic sciences), Part 2 (written) and Part 3 (clinical assessment). It is widely used by UK and international employers as evidence of specialist O&G knowledge.
Who should take an MRCOG preparation course?: Obstetrics and gynaecology doctors sitting any MRCOG part, especially international medical graduates preparing remotely for NHS posts or GMC registration.

Focus areas covered

This is a complete MRCOG preparation course built for a global audience. It covers MRCOG Part 1 Part 2 Part 3, RCOG exam course online, obstetrics and gynaecology exam preparation, MRCOG course for international doctors, Green-top guidelines revision - the areas candidates most often tell us they struggle with when revising alone. Teaching is aligned with the published syllabus and current guidance; WispGold is an independent training provider and is not the awarding body.

Who this course is for

International O&G doctors preparing for Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3
IMGs planning to work as obstetricians and gynaecologists in the NHS
Trainees in India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Pakistan and the Gulf region
Doctors returning after a career break who want a structured refresher

What you'll learn

MODULE 01

Part 1 basic sciences

Anatomy, physiology, embryology and pharmacology reviewed against the current curriculum with high-yield summaries.

MODULE 02

Part 2 applied knowledge

SBA and EMQ practice grouped by topic, plus weekly explanation sessions on the most-missed themes.

MODULE 03

Part 3 clinical assessment

Task-based simulation for the 14 stations, focusing on communication, information gathering and decision-making.

MODULE 04

Guideline-based teaching

Every clinical topic is anchored to the latest RCOG Green-top guidelines and NICE recommendations.

Full curriculum: chapters and lessons

The MRCOG Preparation programme runs across 6 chapters and 23 lessons, roughly 17 hours of guided study, finishing with full timed mock exams in your student area.

01
Orientation and diagnostic
Before teaching starts you sit a short diagnostic mock for MRCOG Preparation, meet your tutor and receive a personalised study timetable built around your sitting date.
- How the exam is built and markedLesson30 min
  A clear map of the MRCOG Preparation format: sections, question styles, timing and how marks are awarded.
- Diagnostic mock testDrill45 min
  A scored diagnostic in the student area that highlights your strongest and weakest topics.
- Building your study timetableWorkshop25 min
  Turn your diagnostic report into a realistic weekly plan that fits around clinical shifts or study.
By the end of this chapter: Know your starting score, your weakest topics and exactly what to study in week one.
02
Part 1 basic sciences
Anatomy, physiology, embryology and pharmacology reviewed against the current curriculum with high-yield summaries.
- Part 1 basic sciences: core conceptsLesson45 min
  A structured walk through the examinable core of part 1 basic sciences, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Part 1 basic sciences: applied casesWorkshop50 min
  Case-based teaching that turns part 1 basic sciences theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Part 1 basic sciences: question drillingDrill40 min
  Timed question practice on part 1 basic sciences, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Part 1 basic sciences: recall and consolidationReview30 min
  Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms part 1 basic sciences is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Confidently explain the foundations of part 1 basic sciences and pass the chapter checkpoint quiz.
03
Part 2 applied knowledge
SBA and EMQ practice grouped by topic, plus weekly explanation sessions on the most-missed themes.
- Part 2 applied knowledge: core conceptsLesson45 min
  A structured walk through the examinable core of part 2 applied knowledge, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Part 2 applied knowledge: applied casesWorkshop50 min
  Case-based teaching that turns part 2 applied knowledge theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Part 2 applied knowledge: question drillingDrill40 min
  Timed question practice on part 2 applied knowledge, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Part 2 applied knowledge: recall and consolidationReview30 min
  Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms part 2 applied knowledge is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Apply part 2 applied knowledge to unseen cases and justify your answer the way examiners expect.
04
Part 3 clinical assessment
Task-based simulation for the 14 stations, focusing on communication, information gathering and decision-making.
- Part 3 clinical assessment: core conceptsLesson45 min
  A structured walk through the examinable core of part 3 clinical assessment, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Part 3 clinical assessment: applied casesWorkshop50 min
  Case-based teaching that turns part 3 clinical assessment theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Part 3 clinical assessment: question drillingDrill40 min
  Timed question practice on part 3 clinical assessment, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Part 3 clinical assessment: recall and consolidationReview30 min
  Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms part 3 clinical assessment is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Apply part 3 clinical assessment to unseen cases and justify your answer the way examiners expect.
05
Guideline-based teaching
Every clinical topic is anchored to the latest RCOG Green-top guidelines and NICE recommendations.
- Guideline-based teaching: core conceptsLesson45 min
  A structured walk through the examinable core of guideline-based teaching, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Guideline-based teaching: applied casesWorkshop50 min
  Case-based teaching that turns guideline-based teaching theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Guideline-based teaching: question drillingDrill40 min
  Timed question practice on guideline-based teaching, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Guideline-based teaching: recall and consolidationReview30 min
  Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms guideline-based teaching is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Answer full exam-standard questions on guideline-based teaching within the real time limit.
06
Final revision and mock exams
The closing block is pure exam rehearsal: full timed mocks for MRCOG Preparation, score-report reviews with a tutor, and a targeted plan for the last two weeks.
- Full timed mock examDrill120 min
  A complete mock under exam conditions in the student area, marked instantly with explanations.
- Score report reviewWorkshop45 min
  A tutor-led review of your mock report, converting weak topics into a short revision list.
- High-yield final sweepReview60 min
  A rapid pass over the facts, algorithms and phrases that appear most often in the real paper.
- Exam-day strategyLesson25 min
  Pacing, flagging, guessing policy and nerves management for the day itself.
By the end of this chapter: Sit full mocks at or above the pass threshold and walk in with a written exam-day plan.

Study resources included

Notes

Blueprint-mapped revision notes

Every chapter condensed to high-yield notes mapped to the published Royal College blueprint, updated each sitting.

Question bank

Specialty question bank with explanations

Exam-style single-best-answer and extended-matching questions with full reasoning for each option.

Live session

Weekly live case tutorial

Small-group clinical reasoning sessions with a clinician who has passed the same examination.

Checklist

Guideline update tracker

A rolling list of NICE, Royal College and specialty guideline changes that affect answers this sitting.

Suggested study plan

Weeks 1-2: Diagnostic mock, timetable build and the first teaching block of MRCOG Preparation.
Weeks 3-6: Core chapters with weekly question drilling and a checkpoint quiz per chapter.
Weeks 7-10: Applied case workshops, weak-topic repair and half-length timed papers.
Final 2 weeks: Full timed mocks, score-report reviews and the high-yield final sweep.

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Format & duration

16 modules delivered weekly, live tutorial each Saturday, plus written and simulated mock exams before your sitting.

Your instructor

Ms Priya Nair, MRCOG

Senior Clinical Fellow, O&G

Priya passed all three MRCOG parts while working full-time in a busy London teaching hospital. She teaches with the mindset she wishes her own tutors had.

A student on this course

"The Green-top guideline sessions were pure gold. I went into Part 3 knowing exactly how the examiners think about each station."

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Fatima R.

Obstetrics Registrar · Pakistan

MRCOG Preparation

Student reviews for MRCOG Preparation

4.90/ 5

Based on 10 verified student reviews for this course

Dr Ahmed S.
Junior doctor · Egypt
I tried revising for MRCOG Preparation alone for months and kept stalling. The weekly structure here forced me to keep pace, and the tutor feedback showed me exactly which topics were costing me marks. Passed on my next attempt.
July 2025
Thandeka M.
Medical graduate · South Africa
Clear, honest teaching. They never over-promised - they simply told me how many hours MRCOG Preparation would realistically take and then kept me accountable to it.
November 2026
Dr Sandeep T.
Resident doctor · Sri Lanka
I had failed once before. The re-sit strategy session went through my score report line by line and rebuilt my MRCOG Preparation revision plan around my weak areas.
March 2025
Maria D.
ICU nurse · Philippines
I tried revising for MRCOG Preparation alone for months and kept stalling. The weekly structure here forced me to keep pace, and the tutor feedback showed me exactly which topics were costing me marks. Passed on my next attempt.
July 2026
Dr Omar B.
Internal medicine SHO · Bahrain
Clear, honest teaching. They never over-promised - they simply told me how many hours MRCOG Preparation would realistically take and then kept me accountable to it.
November 2025
Fatima R.
House officer · Pakistan
I had failed once before. The re-sit strategy session went through my score report line by line and rebuilt my MRCOG Preparation revision plan around my weak areas.
March 2026
Dr Tariq H.
Emergency physician · Qatar
I tried revising for MRCOG Preparation alone for months and kept stalling. The weekly structure here forced me to keep pace, and the tutor feedback showed me exactly which topics were costing me marks. Passed on my next attempt.
July 2025
Lina C.
Midwife · Malaysia
Clear, honest teaching. They never over-promised - they simply told me how many hours MRCOG Preparation would realistically take and then kept me accountable to it.
November 2026
Dr Yousef A.
Registrar · Saudi Arabia
I had failed once before. The re-sit strategy session went through my score report line by line and rebuilt my MRCOG Preparation revision plan around my weak areas.
March 2025
Sneha B.
Dental graduate · Nepal
I tried revising for MRCOG Preparation alone for months and kept stalling. The weekly structure here forced me to keep pace, and the tutor feedback showed me exactly which topics were costing me marks. Passed on my next attempt.
July 2026

Career outcomes

A clear plan for each of the three MRCOG parts
Confidence with SBA, EMQ and simulated clinical stations
Familiarity with UK-specific guidelines and terminology
A stronger portfolio for O&G specialty roles in the NHS

Frequently asked

No. WispGold is an independent education provider. Our course is preparation aligned with the published MRCOG blueprint and is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. You register for the exam directly with the college.

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