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The changing patterns of the Part 2 MRCOG examination
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral.
Hospital Medicine (London, England : 1998)
|January 6, 2000
Summary
Recent changes to the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) Part 2 exam, particularly the marking system, led to a significant drop in the pass rate. This article offers guidance for candidates preparing for the MRCOG examination.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Background:
- The Part 2 Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) examination has undergone recent modifications.
- These changes, implemented over the past two years, have impacted examination outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the effect of recent changes on the MRCOG Part 2 examination.
- To provide strategic advice for candidates facing the revised examination format.
Main Methods:
- Review of examination pass rates before and after specific changes.
- Analysis of the impact of the revised marking system on candidate performance.
Main Results:
- A substantial decline in the pass rate was observed, falling from 38% in 1998 to 15% in March-May 1999.
- The alteration in the marking system is identified as a key factor contributing to the reduced pass rate.
Conclusions:
- The recent changes in the MRCOG Part 2 examination, especially the marking system, have significantly lowered pass rates.
- Candidates require updated approaches and strategies to successfully navigate the current examination structure.