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What is the MRCOG Part 1 pass rate?

The MRCOG Part 1 first-attempt pass rate is approximately 40-50%. Candidates who practice at least 1,500 questions and complete multiple timed mock tests significantly improve their chances of passing on the first attempt.

How long should I study for MRCOG Part 1?

Most successful candidates study for 3-6 months. If working clinically, 3 months with 1.5-2 hours of daily structured study and daily question practice is achievable. The key is consistent question practice — at least 30 questions per day.

What subjects are tested in MRCOG Part 1?

MRCOG Part 1 tests 14 subjects: Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Genetics, Pathology, Anatomy, Statistics & Epidemiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Biophysics, Neonatology, Clinical Management and Embryology.

When is the MRCOG Part 1 exam held?

The MRCOG Part 1 exam is held twice a year — typically in March and September. Exact dates are published by the RCOG on their official website. Registration usually opens 3-4 months before the exam date.

MRCOG Part 1 Subject Guide

MRCOG Part 1: Anatomy

~85 questionsMedium priority

Anatomy in MRCOG Part 1 focuses almost entirely on clinically relevant anatomy for obstetrics and gynaecology — pelvic anatomy, the reproductive tract, the perineum, and surgical anatomy of importance in O&G procedures. Approximately 85 questions.

Topics Covered

Pelvic Anatomy

›Bony pelvis — types (gynaecoid, android, anthropoid, platypelloid) and obstetric dimensions
›Pelvic floor muscles — levator ani components, pudendal nerve
›Pelvic fascia, ligaments — uterosacral, cardinal (Mackenrodt's), round ligament
›Peritoneum and pouches — pouch of Douglas (rectouterine), vesicouterine pouch

Reproductive Tract

›Uterus — layers (endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium), blood supply (uterine artery), relations
›Cervix — internal and external os, transformation zone
›Fallopian tubes — parts (interstitial, isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum), blood supply
›Ovary — position, ligaments (ovarian ligament, suspensory ligament), blood supply (ovarian artery)
›Vagina — relations, fornices, blood supply, lymphatic drainage

Surgical Anatomy

›Ureter — course through pelvis, relation to uterine artery ("water under the bridge")
›Ureter in relation to uterosacral ligaments and cardinal ligaments — risk of injury
›Bladder — position, trigone, relation to uterus and cervix
›Rectum — relation to posterior vagina and rectovaginal septum
›Inguinal canal — structures, hernia types, round ligament passage

Perineum & Vulva

›Vulva — labia majora, minora, clitoris, vestibule, Bartholin's glands
›Perineal body — muscles attached, obstetric importance
›Anal sphincter — external (voluntary, pudendal nerve) vs internal (involuntary, autonomic)
›Lymphatic drainage — vulva and lower vagina to inguinal nodes; upper vagina and cervix to iliac nodes

Exam Tips for Anatomy

The ureter course is one of the most tested anatomy topics — know exactly where it is at risk in hysterectomy ("water under the bridge").

Lymphatic drainage is regularly tested: know the difference between vulval/lower vaginal drainage (inguinal) and upper vaginal/cervical drainage (iliac).

Bony pelvis types and their obstetric implications are tested — gynaecoid is the most favourable for vaginal delivery.

The relations of the pelvic organs to each other are tested as scenario-based questions about surgical risks.

Know the pudendal nerve path (Alcock's canal) and what structures it innervates — relevant to perineal anaesthesia.

Recommended Book

✓ Gray's Anatomy for Students or Last's Anatomy — focus on pelvis and perineum chapters only.

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