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MRCPI — Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ireland & International Pathway for O&G Specialists. The Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MRCPI O&G) is an internationally benchmarked postgraduate qualification awarded by the RCPI through the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

It is fully recognised for specialist registration in Ireland (IMC) and full GMC registration in the UK, while also serving as a premier credential across Middle Eastern and Gulf health authorities for senior clinical roles.

Pathway Snapshot

Unlike other Royal Colleges, there is no standalone MRCPI Part 1 in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Instead, candidates fulfil the entry requirement via an approved prerequisite exam (such as MRCOG Part 1) alongside 18 months of clinical training. The qualification itself is earned by passing two exams: the Part II Written and the Part II OSCE/Clinical.

Complete Journey: Prerequisite Qualification (e.g., MRCOG Part 1) + 18 Months Clinical Training → MRCPI O&G Part II Written → MRCPI O&G Part II OSCE/Clinical → MRCPI Diploma.

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1 RCPI Account, Entry Requirements & Eligibility 2 MRCPI O&G Part II Written 3 MRCPI O&G Part II OSCE / Clinical 4 After MRCPI (O&G) 5 Fees

RCPI Account, Entry Requirements & Eligibility

To sit the MRCPI O&G examinations, you must establish an account on the RCPI portal and satisfy both of the following entry conditions:

1. Prerequisite Knowledge Exam (Choose One):

  • MRCOG Part 1 (Pass letter required; exemptions not accepted)
  • RCPI Professional Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Awarded 2022 onwards)
  • MRCPI Part 1 in General Medicine or Paediatrics (Passed within the last 6 years)
  • Approved international postgraduate exams (e.g., FCPS O&G Pakistan, MMed O&G Malaysia, MRACOG/MRANZCOG Australia & NZ, FCOG South Africa)

2. Clinical Experience:

  • Minimum of 18 months of post-registration clinical training in recognised Obstetrics & Gynaecology positions.
  • Must include at least 9 months in Obstetrics and 9 months in Gynaecology (or combined posts).
  • Attempt Limit: Maximum of 6 attempts per exam component.
  • Validity Window: You must attempt and pass the Part II OSCE/Clinical within 3 years of passing the Part II Written.

MRCPI O&G Part II Written

Purpose: Assesses core clinical knowledge, diagnostic decision-making, and evidence-based management across obstetrics, gynaecology, maternal medicine, and subspecialties.

Delivery: Computer-based examination via remote invigilation (taken online from your own computer worldwide).

Format: 1 paper comprising 100 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions.

Duration: 3 hours.

Scoring: No negative marking; all questions carry equal weight.

Sittings: Usually held twice a year (typically March and September).

What we offer

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MRCPI O&G Part II OSCE / Clinical

Purpose: Evaluates clinical examination technique, patient communication, consent, acute management, and real-time clinical reasoning under structured exam conditions.

Eligibility: Successful pass in the MRCPI O&G Part II Written within the last 3 years.

Sittings & Venues: Held in Ireland (Dublin) and internationally (including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman).

Format (Dual Component):

  • OSCE Circuit: 7 stations (10 minutes each) covering clinical scenarios, practical skills, and patient communication, plus at least 1 rest station.
  • Clinical Exam: 1 simulated clinical case (25 minutes) in either Obstetrics or Gynaecology involving role-players, model equipment, and direct questioning by a pair of examiners.

What we offer

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After MRCPI (O&G)

Fees

Component Ireland Sitting Fee International Sitting Fee

Part II Written

 €750 €750 (Remote invigilation)

Part II OSCE / Clinical

 €865 €1,480