The MRCOG Part 2 examination is an extremely difficult postgraduate examination. Four out of five candidates are likely to fail this exam at least once. Many try multiple times before clearing the exam. Read on to get valuable insights into how to pass MRCOG Part 2 exam.
Preparation for MRCOG Part 2 Exam
Here are some useful tips to prepare for the MRCOG exams.
Be Dedicated to The Exam
There is no point paying your exam fee and undergoing all the stress of the exam if you are not committed to it. Commit a minimum of 6 months to prepare for the MRCOG Part 2 exam. You need to spend almost all of your spare time revising for it. It will be even better if you can commit for 12 months.
Chart Out Your Plan
The MRCOG Part 2 examination is held twice a year. Make sure you are aware when applications open and close. You have to plan your revision. Book your place early on courses that you plan to attend. Arrange study leave or annual leave prior to the day of the exam. Swap your on-call shifts in the run up to the exam. Make a detailed plan of what you are going to revise and when.
Clear Your Schedule
Most candidates will be trying to revise for the exam while working in clinical practice at the same time. UK specialist trainees are expected to meet all of their RCOG training matrix requirements in addition to revising, which can be challenging.
The key is to get organized. Try and complete as many of the matrix requirements as possible in the first two months of your revision period. Make a list of what you need to achieve and work through it as early as possible.
Talk To Colleagues About Their Preparation
Every candidate prepares differently. There is no single way to prepare for the MRCOG Part 2 exam. Spend time talking to your colleagues about how they approached it and follow their advice. They may be able to recommend online revision websites, useful resources, a suggested reading list or good revision courses or provide you with books and old copies of TOG.
Get A Partner
Revision can be lonely and stressful. Find someone who is revising at the same time as you. They can help you by motivating you when you feel like giving up. You can also compare progress and knowledge with them. Having a sympathetic supportive colleague can be extremely valuable.
Try to revise on most weekends and evenings. Always give yourself something nice to aim for to help with motivation. Plan something fun after achieving a particular revision milestone. Book some annual leave after the exam and enjoy it.
Hope you found this information helpful. All the best with your MRCOG Part 2 exam!!
