As in our previous blog, we have initiated a discussion on the MRCOG-3 examination, let’s now look at the syllabus of the exam. The part 3 examination consists of 14 tasks, linked to one or more of the 14 knowledge-based modules. In the part 3 examination, all 14 modules will be represented in every examination. MRCOG Part 3 is an independent stand-alone examination, which tests the candidate’s clinical knowledge and their application. The 14 significant modules associated with the examination are:
1. Teaching
2. Core surgical skills
3. Postoperative care
4. Antenatal care
5. Maternal medicine
6. Management of labour
7. Management of delivery
8. Postpartum problems (the puerperium)
9. Gynaecological problems
10. Subfertility
11. Sexual and reproductive health
12. Early pregnancy care
13. Gynaecological oncology
14. Urogynaecology and pelvic floor problems
The five main core clinical skills domains which are tested in the MRCOG Part 3 examination are:
- Patient safety
- Communicating with patients and families
- Communicating with colleagues
- Information gathering
- Applied clinical knowledge
The candidate should demonstrate skills pertaining to:
- Convey an evidence-based understanding of the Part 2 MRCOG curriculum in relation to the clinical tasks in the Part 3 examination
- Justify investigations and interventions
- Critically interpret clinical findings and results of investigations
- Critically discuss management options
- Present a balanced view of the risks and benefits of interventions
- Making an appropriate introduction explaining their name, role, purpose of interaction and establishing a rapport
- Taking a concise, relevant history using a blend of mainly open and some closed questions, demonstrating a logical and clearly reasoned style of questioning
- Empathy, active listening, responding to patient cues
- Identifying and managing communication barriers including the use of interpreters
- Giving information in manageable amounts using patient-friendly language, avoiding jargon and explain clinical terms
- Encouraging dialogue and shared decision making
- Negotiating skills but demonstrating respect for patient autonomy in decision making
- Acknowledging and addressing patient’s concerns
- Taking informed consent including an awareness of mental capacity
- Maintaining patient dignity at all times
- Ensuring appropriate use of chaperones for intimate examinations, maintaining dignity at all times and being sensitive to cultural and religious issues
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