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Knowledge Area 2 | Teaching and Research (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) Knowledge Area 2 is one of the core professional domains in the RCOG curriculum. Candidates often find it abstract or “dry,” but MRCOG exam regularly tests this area through: Scenario-based SBAs EMQs involving professionalism, judgement and systems-based practice Communication and documentation decisions […]

Knowledge Area 3 | Core Surgical Skills (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) Surgical competence is a core capability in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The RCOG curriculum clearly outlines not only the procedural knowledge clinicians require, but also the decision-making, risk assessment, and non-technical skills that distinguish safe, effective practice. MRCOG Part 2 goes beyond textbook

Knowledge Area 4 | Postoperative Care (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) This covers the principles and practice of postoperative care for women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological surgery. For MRCOG, the examiners expect not only knowledge of common complications, monitoring and interventions, but also safe decision-making, escalation, multidisciplinary coordination, and evidence-based management. Why This Matters

Knowledge Area 5 | Antenatal Care (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) Antenatal Care is one of the broadest and most clinically integrative areas within obstetrics. According to the current RCOG curriculum framework, antenatal care is not limited to routine visits—it encompasses: Pre-pregnancy counselling Risk assessment and stratification Screening and diagnosis of fetal and maternal

Knowledge Area 6 | Maternal Medicine (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) This is one of the most clinically demanding and exam-heavy knowledge area in MRCOG Part 2. This area focuses on: Pre-existing medical conditions in pregnancy; Medical disorders arising during pregnancy; Risk stratification and optimisation; Multidisciplinary management; Preconception counselling; Postpartum follow-up and long-term risk

Knowledge Area 7 | Management of Labour (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) This knowledge area focuses on the diagnosis, monitoring and safe progression of labour, emphasising maternal and fetal wellbeing, escalation, and multidisciplinary coordination. What the RCOG Curriculum Expects  The curriculum expects you to demonstrate: Accurate diagnosis of labour Risk assessment and intrapartum planning

Knowledge Area 8 | Management of Delivery (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) This knowledge area focuses on the safe conduct of vaginal and operative delivery, including Caesarean section, perineal trauma, and intrapartum complications. What the RCOG Curriculum Expects  The curriculum expects competence in: Decision-making for mode of delivery Operative vaginal birth Caesarean section Management

Knowledge Area 9 | Postpartum Problems (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) The postpartum period is high-risk for the woman. Many maternal morbidities and mortalities occur after delivery, particularly within the first 7–14 days. This knowledge area focuses exclusively on complications and clinical care during the puerperium. What the RCOG Curriculum Expects  The updated RCOG

Knowledge Area 10 | Gynaecological Problems (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) Gynaecological Problems is one of the most clinically extensive and integrative areas in MRCOG exams preparation. This knowledge area is broad because it reflects real-life practice. There is an overlap of other knowledge areas such as Subfertility, Contraception, Urogynaecology and Gynaecological oncology. What

Knowledge Area 11 | Subfertility (Aligned with RCOG Core Curriculum 2019) Subfertility is a clinically rich and conceptually integrated module. It requires Sound understanding of reproductive physiology; Structured investigation pathways; Evidence-based management; Holistic couple-centred counselling; Awareness of ethical and legal frameworks. The curriculum now places strong emphasis on multidisciplinary care, genetics, fertility preservation, and inclusive