Introduction to The Part 2 MRCOG Generic

RCOG Core Curriculum

Specialist Training & Education Programme MRCOG Part 2 course 1 2 Full registration Foundation 1 2 Basic Training ARCP Core Log Book 3 4 5 Intermediate Training 6 7 Advanced Training Modules CCT Specialist Register Independent Practice Women’s Health Module PART 1 MRCOG PART 3 MRCOG PART 2 MRCOG Subspecialty 2-3yr July 2014

Part 2 MRCOG Paper 1 50 SBAs + 50 EMQs Paper 2 50 SBAs + 50 EMQs

Part 2 MRCOG ST3 or above Exit ST5

Preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG Read ; GMC - GMP RCOG Core Curriculum Textbooks Practice Papers Self Recitation Do not be discouraged

EMQ Increases validity and coverage of the syllabus without sacrificing reliability

PART 2 MRCOG WRITTEN OSCE MRCOG

WHAT IS AN OSCE? Objective Structured Clinical Examination

14 minutes – testing 1 minute – collation of marks

10 Stations – Testing 2 Preparotory Stations – Analysis of data 12 Stations in total

10 Stations – Testing 2 Preparotory Stations – Analysis of data 12 Stations in total

MARK SHEET OSCE 40 RP A good candidate would cover the following; • Relevant history to cover first pregnancy and main features of this pregnancy including reasons for admission (APH), diagnosis of placenta praevia • General health, allergies, background Marks 2 • Correct information on risks. 0.1% risk of operative mortality • Risks of bleeding, infection, injury to other organs • Potential need for blood transfusion. Asks about any objections. • Possible need for further surgery; B Lynch suture, internal iliac artery ligation, hysterectomy. • Possible need for general anaesthesia • Type of incision • Discusses convalescence • Discusses DVT prophylaxis Marks 8

Explains risks of anaesthesia • Avoids medical jargon Marks 2 • Does not pressurise • Checks retention of key facts • Encourages weighing up of issues • Explores feelings Marks 4 • Correct filling in of consent form; date, names, name of procedure, list of complications, signatures. • Offers copy to patient • Role Player’s marks; 2 – would happily sign form and see this Dr again, 1- would be happy to discuss but not prepared to sign form, 0- no form signing, would not wish to see this Dr again. Total Mark /20:

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