Recommended Books for MRCOG Part 2 Examinations

Please find below a list of suggested revision books for the Part 2 examination. Please note that StratOG
and The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist are recommended resources for preparation, as well as the journal
Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

• Notes on Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the MRCOG (5th edition)

Gordon M Stirrat, Martin S Mills and Timothy J Draycott
This authoritative and comprehensive guide to the practice of obstetrics and
gynaecology has been written primarily for exam candidates (MRCOG and
DRCOG), but will be useful for medical students, nurses and midwives.

• MCQs for MRCOG Part 2

Richard de Courcy-Wheeler, Bernie McElhinney, Khaled El-Hayes, Tahani
Abuzeineh and Beverley Adams
This book comprises MCQs that have been carefully designed to test the
candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology as
recommended in the syllabus for the MRCOG Part 2 examination.

Upwards of 280 single and multiple stem questions are included giving over 800
questions in all. Full answers with explanatory text are provided throughout and, where
appropriate, the answers are supplemented by key message boxes to direct further study.

• Short Essays, MCQs and OSCEs for MRCOG Part 2 - a

comprehensive guide
Justin C Konje
This book has been carefully designed to assist candidates in preparation for
each paper of the MRCOG Part 2 examination. Concentrating on testing the
candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge as recommended in the current
MRCOG syllabus, the book tests the trainee with questions in obstetrics and
gynaecology and those aspects of medicine, surgery and paediatrics relevant to
the practice of both.

• MRCOG II Short Essay Questions

P Abedin and K Sharif
MRCOG Short Essay Questions is the essential aid for all trainees studying for
the Part II MRCOG examination.
This book contains 150 short essay questions, clearly structured to facilitate both
learning and practice. Questions are divided primarily into obstetrics and
gynaecology and secondly by main topics such as infertility, operative
gynaecology and antenatal care. The answers are written in the form of bullet
points; a format that not only clearly identifies the key points but also emulates the
structure of the model answers given to the examiners by the RCOG.
• Key Questions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2nd edition)
A Pickersgill, A Meskhi and S Paul
This book contains 1800 completely new questions arranged in six MCQ 'papers'
based on the format found in the Part 2 MRCOG examination. The questions
have been devised to test the reader's knowledge and to prompt thought and
discussion which will undoubtedly lead to a better understanding of the subject.
Answers, brief explanations and references from the literature are also provided
to aid understanding.

• MCQs for MRCOG part 2

MA Khaled
Increase your confidence and ensure success in the MCQ paper with this
collection of 263 questions. Full explanatory answers are given for all questions.

• MRCOG Part 2 MCQs - Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology

KW Sharif and JA Jordan
Contains over 400 MCQs together with their answers and explanatory notes.
Candidates for the Part 2 examination will find this book very useful for self-
assessment during their initial preparation as well as final revision.

• MCQs for the MRCOG part 2

P Hogston
This book is ideal for candidates sitting Part 2 of the Membership examination as
well as for all those wishing to check their knowledge of obstetrics and
gynaecology. Includes extended answers to all questions.

• OSCEs for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A Pickersgill, A Meskhi and S Paul
This book includes three OSCE circuits with detailed questions and answers set
out in an appropriately interactive manner. By self-testing using this book
candidates will be equipped to deal with the many different scenarios likely to be
encountered in these examinations. In the wider context the book will help
readers to develop essential practical skills.
OSCEs for Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential reading for postgraduate
students studying for the Part 2 MRCOG examination.
• MRCOG Oral Assessment Exam
KW Sharif
This new book provides MRCOG candidates with an introductory chapter of
advice and explanation on what the oral exam is and how to prepare for it, and
then provides 100 questions and full explanatory answers, divided into 10 sample
exams.

• Short Essay Questions for the MRCOG Part 2 - a self-assessment guide

P Latthe, KS Khan, JK Gupta and H Gee
Modelled on the current MRCOG syllabus, this book has been written to assist
the candidate in preparation for the short essay written MRCOG part 2
examination. Comprises 50 obstetric questions and 50 gynaecology questions,
laid out in 10 practice papers. Also contains 5 mock examination practice papers
for candidates to test themselves under examination conditions.

• Short Essay Questions for the MRCOG Part 2

MA Khaled and AG Ellis
This collection of short essay questions, with model answers, will help candidates
preparing for the new-style MRCOG, Part 2. Also included is a short explanatory
chapter on the oral assessment examination and how to prepare for it.

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Cases, Questions and Commentaries

PN Baker, TN Fay and RH Hammond
Offers trainees 50 typical clinical cases to supplement the experience gained from
their clinical attachments. Each case gives a practical approach to a specific
problem.

• Vignettes for the MRCOG

RG Farquharson
This book was formed as a result of requests from trainees in obstetrics and
gynaecology to update them on new aspects of care within a rapidly changing
specialty.

• Vignettes for the MRCOG - volume 2

RG Farquharson
This second volume examines aspects of care in obstetrics and gynaecology that
arise in the MRCOG examination. The style of the text allows the reader to
 assimilate the variations in practice demanded for the examination and will enhance the trainees
ability for critical discussion within the examination atmosphere.

• Vignettes for the MRCOG - volume 3

RG Farquharson
This Hospital Medicine monograph, the third volume in the series, examines
aspects of care in obstetrics and gynaecology that arise in the MRCOG exam.

• Key Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2nd edition)

R Slade, E Laird, G Beynon and A Pickersgill
This text is aimed particularly at trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists taking
the MRCOG examinations, but it is also ideal as a reference source for qualified
doctors wishing to keep up-to-date with new developments.

• MRCOG Survival Guide (2nd edition)

Khaldoun W Sharif and Judith B Weaver
A complete, up-to-date guide to all aspects of the MRCOG examination -
regulations, latest revised syllabus, do's and don'ts and specimen multiple choice
and essay questions.
Covers Parts 1 and 2 MRCOG.

• Handbook of Obstetric Medicine (2nd edition)

C Nelson-Piercy
This second edition provides a didactic approach to management and will be an
essential on-the-spot guide for health care professionals caring from pregnant
women with medical problems.

• Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Volume 15

J Studd
'Progress' is a popular, well-known and well-respected review series of current
topics of relevance to trainees and practicing obstetricians and gynaecologists.
John Studd is good at commissioning articles on subjects that often feature in the
MRCOG exam, and which frequently fall into the areas of high litigation.
 • Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Volume 14
J Studd
Progress is established as the definitive international review series in its field.
Each volume includes regular and up-to-date articles on current developments, of
relevance to practicing obstetricians and gynaecologists and those in training.
Contains subjects that often feature in the MRCOG exam.

• The Yearbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Volume 10

Edited by David Sturdee, Karl Ol ‫ل‬h, David Purdie and Declan Keane
This Yearbook really demonstrates the extraordinary variety and broad expanse
of the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology that keeps those directly involved
continuously stimulated, and must amaze less fortunate colleagues practicing in
other medical disciplines. There are 34 invited chapters including 5 eponymous
RCOG Lectures.

The standard of these chapters is consistently high, and this volume, the first with colour
plates, maintains the tradition of high quality updates and reviews on the topical aspects
of obstetrics and gynaecology.

• Recent Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Volume 22

John Bonnar and William Dunlop
A comprehensive study of key topics in obstetrics and gynaecology for those
preparing for postgraduate exams in these areas as well as practising
obstetricians and gynaecologists seeking an update in their own and related
specialities.

• Labour Ward Rules

TN Fay
Over 90 easily memorised rules provide an aide memoire to successful
management of mothers and babies before, during and after birth.
This handy book is specifically designed for use on the busy labour ward, with its
short but authoritative text ideally suited for quick reference.
Concise explanations of common conditions and complications are enhanced with
clear line drawings, and the suggestions for management are based on the best
available evidence.

• Introduction to Research Methodology - For Specialists and Trainees

Edited by PMS O'Brien and F Broughton Pipkin
Please note: the reprint of this book has been delayed, and is unlikely to be
completed before January 2004.

Medical research has seen many changes in the past 20 years. This book is written for
specialists and trainees in all subjects related to health. Whether it is the spirit of enquiry,
the pursuit of an original idea or pragmatism of obtaining Membership of a College or a
research degree to enable ascent up one of the many career ladders, this text will provide
encouragement, insight and direction.
• Why Mothers Die 1997-1999
The fifth report of the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in the United
Kingdom
Each case in this Report represents an individual tragedy. In some, a woman
died despite exemplary care but in others the fatal outcome might have been
avoided. The 'Maternal Mortality Reports' represent a sustained effort by
professionals to learn lessons from sad case-histories which may go unreported
or even unexamined.

• Fetal Medicine for the MRCOG and Beyond

Alan Cameron, Lena Macara, Janet Brennand and Peter Milton
A working knowledge of fetal medicine is essential for both aspiring specialists in
obstetrics and gynaecology and for established practitioners. This book
comprehensively covers the whole field, with contributions relating not only to
diagnostic techniques but also most importantly to the management of fetal
abnormality following diagnosis. It is an important addition to the literature relating
to this extremely exciting and rapidly advancing field of obstetric practice.

• Intrapartum Care for the MRCOG and Beyond

TF Baskett and S Arulkumaran
This book provides a balanced but pragmatic guide to clinical intrapartum care. It
is an invaluable aid, not only for candidates preparing to sit the MRCOG
examination but also for those in clinical practice, midwives and, indeed, any
health professional who comes into contact with mothers.

• Menopause for the MRCOG and Beyond

Margaret Rees
The management of the menopause and hormone replacement therapy has
become an increasingly important subject for the MRCOG examinations in recent
years. This review provides the MRCOG trainee with an excellent insight and with
more than enough current facts and figures, but it will also be extremely useful for
anyone else wishing to be up-to-date in this increasingly important area.

• Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology for the MRCOG and Beyond

AS Garden and J Topping
This book covers the whole range of developments in the field of paediatric and
adolescent gynaecology, ranging from conditions specific to childhood to
contraception, female genital mutilation and gynaecological malignancies. The
subject is dealt with in a sensitive and understanding manner and is clearly written
by authors with a worldwide reputation in the field. It is an invaluable aid, not only
for candidates preparing to sit the MRCOG examination but also for those in
clinical practice, midwives and, indeed, any health professional who comes into
contact with young people.
• Antenatal Disorders for the MRCOG and Beyond
AJ Thompson and IA Greer
Patterns and provision of antenatal care have changed enormously in recent
years in response to the opinions of consumers, providers, professional
associations and government reports. During pregnancy, most women remain well
and require little formal medical input. For them, pregnancy is a physiological
process. However, some women develop complications with significant morbidity
or mortality for their baby and, occasionally, for themselves. Providers of antenatal
care must be able to distinguish between these two groups of women and arrange
with them an appropriate and personalised plan of care.

• Management of Infertility for the MRCOG and Beyond

A Templeton, P Ashok, S Bhattacharya, R Gazvani, M Hamilton, S MacMillan and
A Shetty
Every MRCOG candidate must have a broad knowledge of infertility
management. This volume has been written jointly by members of one of the most
prestigious infertility clinics in the UK (Aberdeen Maternity Hospital) and provides
information on all aspects of infertility, both male and female.

• Gynaecological and Obstetric Pathology for the MRCOG

H Fox and CH Buckley
This succinct and copiously illustrated volume covers pathological conditions of
the vulva, vagina, uterus, fallopian tube and ovary, in addition to abnormalities
related to pregnancy, and cervical cytology.
Gynaecological and Obstetric Pathology is an invaluable revision text for
candidates preparing for the Part 1 and Part 2 MRCOG Examination, and is in
addition a readily accessible, concise and up-to-date reference text for practising
clinicians.

• Menstrual Problems for the MRCOG

MA Lumsden, J Norman and H Critchley
Please note: this book is out of print. A new edition is planned for 2004.

• Neonatology for the MRCOG

P Dear and S Newell
Increasing knowledge and technological advancement in both obstetrics and
neonatal medicine are bringing the two disciplines closer together for the purpose
of joint decision making. Neonatology for the MRCOG is written with the trainee
obstetrician in mind and concentrates on those aspects of the subject that are
 relevant to obstetric decision making. The text may also be welcomed by colleagues in midwifery,
and paediatric medical and nursing staff who are new to neonatal medicine.

• PACE Reviews - Volume 1

(19 reviews: 94/01 - 96/05)
Initially produced by the RCOG to provide opportunities for career grade staff
participating in the RCOG`s CME programme to `earn` CME credits from their
home base by completing the MCQ `test` which accompanied each Review. It
became swiftly apparent that there was great demand for the Reviews from
colleagues around the world, from professionals working in sister disciplines, and
from those still training to become obstetricians and gynaecologists. The reviews
cover aspects of clinical practice which are of current interest - they present a
brief overview and are not to considered definitive reviews or guidelines but
rather stimuli to further reading on the subject. The majority of the papers reflect UK practice
although some may reflect European of world-wide practice. Each review is accompanied by a
question sheet with answers included at the end of the volume.

• PACE Reviews - Volume 2

(19 reviews: 96/06 - 98/03)
The second volume of the PACE reviews continues the collection with reviews
from mid-1996 to early 1998. Each review is accompanied by a question sheet
with answers included at the end of the volume.

• PACE - Reviews, Questions and Answers - Volume 3

RCOG
The third volume of the Personal Assessment in Continuing Education (PACE)
reviews continues where Volume 2 left off, containing the final 22 reviews from
mid-1998 to 2001.

• Gynaecology (3rd edition)

RW Shaw, WP Soutter and SL Stanton
Gynaecology 3rd edition provides the reader with a comprehensive, informative,
up-to-date and readable textbook. It ensures that trainees have a substantive
text from which to prepare for their exams and it gives qualified specialists a
definitive tome to refer to when preparing to teach, lecture, and educate. In
addition it is an invaluable clinical reference for the practitioner.

The philosophy of the book builds on that of previous editions, namely coverage divided
into five principle sections. The first covers anatomy, investigative techniques, molecular
biology, day case surgery, the second covers physiology and reproductive medicine and the third covers
benign and malignant disease of the reproductive organs. Subsequent sections cover urogynaecological
disorders, and other areas such as adolescent gynaecology, evidence based care, and risk management.
There is also excellent coverage of STDs, PID, and urinary tract infection.
• Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Postgraduates
(6th edition)
D Keith Edmonds
With the accelerating pace with which new knowledge is gathered and new
developments are brought into practical use, it is essential that the specialist
keeps abreast of current trends. The new Sixth Edition of this highly-acclaimed
and well-established text has been extensively revised and updated to provide
the postgraduate studying for the MRCOG examination with the most up-to-
date information available. Under the expert supervision of a new editor, Mr
Keith Edmonds, the book has been comprehensively revised and given a
completely new look with the addition, for the first time, of colour illustrations and two colour text.
There are also five new chapters.

• High Risk Pregnancy - Management Options (2nd edition)

David K James, Philip J Steer, Carl P Weiner and Bernard Gonik
This second edition presents a range of management options and acceptable
practice to enable practitioners to choose the most appropriate approach for
particular clinical cases. New chapters cover back and joint pain, fetal tumours
and fetal infection.

• Turnbull's Obstetrics (3rd edition)

G Chamberlain and P Steer
This concise one-volume work is a comprehensive account of modern obstetrics.
Turnbull's Obstetrics 3rd edition builds on the solid reputation of the first two
editions to provide a definitive account of all aspects of obstetrics in a text aimed
primarily at specialist registrars and obstetricians in training worldwide.