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Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI) is an internationally recognized benchmark of excellence, valued by healthcare employers worldwide. MRCPI in Obs & Gyn has been divided into two parts
MRCPI Part 2 Written
MRCPI Part 2 OSCE
Achieving MRCPI in Ireland is considered as a golden degree for Higher specialist training of final stage of training before independent practice. This Qualification showcases the quality of medical practitioners with advanced knowledge in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
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All you need to know about MRCPI Part 2 Written
Exam Format
MRCPI Part 2 Written exam is now in RIVE (Remotely Invigilated Virtual Exam) due to the pandemic that strike the world. Exam will be consisting of a single Paper
Paper 1 – 100 SBA (Single best Answers)
Maximum time frame: 03 Hrs. 00 Mins
Exams are held Twice a year normally.
All the questions will be having equal marks / weightage
No Negative marking so it is recommended to attempt all the questions
Exam Calender
| Date of exam | Venue | Opening Date for Applications | Closing Date for Application | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2022 | Ireland | 1 December 2021 | 09 February 2022 | €650 |
| 23 March 2022 | International | 1 December 2021 | 09 February 2022 | €710 |
| 08 September 2022 | Ireland | 7 June 2022 | 21 July 2022 | €650 |
| 08 September 2022 | International | 7 June 2022 | 21 July 2022 | €710 |
*please note that all dates and venues are subject to change.
Time for last submission of online applications is 5pm on the closing date
Eligibility Criteria
For appearing MRCPI part 2 Written candidates must be having the any one of the below mentioned qualifications.
MRCPI college does not offer MRCPI Part 1 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Also, the candidate must be having
- Two years of post-registration training in recognized posts,
- One year in Obstetrics and one year in Gynaecology (or two years in combined posts).
- The posts must be recognized by the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at RCPI, at least six months in duration and completed by January before the March examination, or by August before the September examination.
Documents Required for Exam
Along with the application, candidate shall be required to upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- An attested copy of your primary medical degree
- A recent color passport-style photo (minimum resolution 100*100 pixels)
- A copy of your Part I or equivalent qualification. For MRCOG Part I, you will need your official Part 1 Pass letter
- A testimonial form signed by two referees (Refer the link to dowload)
Attestations Required
Candidate shall attest their primary medical degree and Part I or equivalent qualification from the below mentioned departments or professionals
For the candidates, whose certificates are not in English then an official translation will be required which needs to be authenticated by
- The issuing University or Medical School
- An Irish or British Consulate
- Your Embassy or High Commissioner
Exam Venue & Fees
Fee Structure
Method of payment is credit or debit card, taken at the end of the online application process.
Don’t forget, if you’re in Ireland you can claim a refund of €450 under the HSE Clinical Course and Examination Refund Scheme.
Fees are subjected to changes. Visit RCOG Website for more details.
Revision Resources
Revision materials are something which every candidate look for. For Best revision and study material for MRCPI part 2 written, the sole answer is StudyMRCOG. Our Course Library provides all the study materials in one single platform for to ease your studies. Our Course Library Includes Summaries on all guidelines and Knowledge based areas, Audio Podcasts, preparatory Videos, Practice Questions (2000+ SBA), Syllabus compilations etc
Also make sure to refer to the curriculum for Basic Specialist Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as the MRCPI in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is based on this curriculum
