About MRCPI and Part II Written/OSCE/Clinical Examination
MRCPI Obstetrics & Gynaecology is considered as the foremost knowledge-based assessment for OBGYNs in Ireland, readying candidates to enter Higher Specialist Training – the final training before starting independent practice.
MRCPI O&G Part II consist of 2 parts – Written and OSCE/Clinical examinations.
The Part II Written is a 3-hour exam of a single paper with 100 questions in the SBA format.
The Part II OSCE/Clinical exam consists of two parts – Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a Clinical Exam.
Part II Written Examination
Eligibility
One of the following qualifications is necessary for being eligible to apply for O&G Part II Written
There are limited places for the Part II Written exam, and the places are allotted based on certain priorities.
For detailed eligibility requirements and booking regulations, please visit the RCPI site, and check all the relevant sections for complete information.
Calendar, Venues and Fees
Please visit RCPI site for exam dates, details of venues and fees, and for booking for the exam.
Courses
Course Calendar
MRCPI Part 2 OSCE Intensive
MRCPI Part 2 OSCE Crash
MRCPI Part 2 Written Fast Track
Courses
Course Calendar
MRCPI Part 2 OSCE Intensive
MRCPI Part 2 OSCE Crash
MRCPI Part 2 Written Fast Track
Syllabus
MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology Examination Regulations on the RCPI page contains the syllabus and is updated from time to time. Candidates should refer to the document for detailed syllabus. MRCPI O&G is based on the Basic Specialist Training O&G of RCPI. Candidates must refer to the BST curriculum too while preparing for MRCPI O&G. Both these documents are uploaded on the RCPI site, and student should visit these documents regularly for updated versions.
Exam Pattern
Part II Written Examination consists of 100 questions in the Single Best Answer style. There is no negative marking, so candidates must try to answer every question. The exam is of 3 hours duration.
Candidates must clear the Part II Written within 6 attempts. Any further attempts will be allowed after providing required educational evidence.
For further details visit RCPI site – examination and regulations.
Part II OSCE/Clinical Exam
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed the Part II Written within the past 3 years to be eligible to apply for the OSCE/Clinical Exam
There are limited places for the Part II OSCE/Written exam, and the places are allotted based on certain priorities.
For detailed eligibility requirements and booking regulations, please visit the RCPI site, and check all the relevant sections for complete information.
Calendar, Venues and Fees
Please visit RCPI site for exam dates, details of venues and fees, and for booking for the exam.
Syllabus
MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology Examination Regulations on the RCPI page contains the syllabus and is updated from time to time. Candidates should refer to the document for detailed syllabus. MRCPI O&G is based on the Basic Specialist Training O&G of RCPI. Candidates must refer to the BST curriculum too while preparing for MRCPI O&G. Both these documents are uploaded on the RCPI site, and student should visit these documents regularly for updated versions.
Exam Pattern
Part II consists of 2 components – OSCE and Clinical
OSCE
There are 7 stations of 10 mins each. The stations assess your O&G knowledge and understanding, and clinical skills in problem solving, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and communication. There will be atleast one rest station – a short break for you to prepare for next station
Clinical Exam
There will be 1 long case in either Obstetrics or Gynaecology. There will be 25 minutes with the patient for history taking and examination, which will be fully observed by two examiners. Candidates will then discuss the case with the examiners.
Candidates must clear the Part II OSCE/Clinical within 6 attempts. Any further attempts will be allowed after providing required educational evidence.
For further details visit RCPI site – examination and regulations.
