Modelled on the current MRCOG syllabus, this book has been carefully designed to assist the candidate in preparation for the short essay paper of the written MRCOG Part 2 examinations. The book comprises three important elements. 1) An Introductory section outlining all the candidate needs to know when writing short essays - how to tackle the questions, how to structure the answers, how to search for evidence during revision and other advice and background information 2) A section of 10 practice papers comprising 50 questions in obstetrics and 50 in gynaecology, with comprehensive answers indicating specific points where marks are allocated 3) A section of 5 practice papers for candidates to test themselves under mock examination conditions



In this way, the text provides the candidate with a firm grounding in examination principles and techniques, relevant to both the short essay paper and other components of the MRCOG Part 2 examination.



With core areas of the syllabus firmly in mind, and a generous number of practice papers included this will be an invaluable guide to all those in preparation for the MRCOG Part 2 examination.