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Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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Ireland's national professional and training body for obstetrics and gynaecology

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is accredited by the Medical Council of Ireland, and proud to meet the strict standards required to deliver postgraduate specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology.

About the Institute Our Chair and Board
Prof Sam Coulter-Smith with newly conferred members of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
 

National Clinical Guidelines in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The National Clinical Guidelines are a programme of work agreed between the National Women and Infants Health Programme and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. This page contains links to download agreed National Clinical Guidelines in recent years.

Access National Guidelines
 

Specialist Training

We offer both Basic and Higher Specialist Training Programmes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, giving you the opportunity to train to a high level in this specialty.

Basic Specialist Training and Obstetrics and Gynaecology

About Basic Specialist Training Mandatory courses How to apply

Higher Specialist Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

About Higher Specialist Training Mandatory courses How to apply

Supporting and Engaging with our Trainees

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Professional Competence

If you are registered on the Supervised, General or Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council Register, you are required to be enrolled on a Professional Competence Scheme. This section will guide you through the process and help you maintain your professional competence.

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Enrol on a Scheme

We offer Professional Competence Schemes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both the Specialist and General Divisions. This section will help you define the right Scheme for you.
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New to Continuous Professional Development?

This section takes you through your professional competence requirements and how to get started with your ePortfolio.
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Guidelines and Resources

Find out more about the various components in the professional competence requirements, as well as renewing your enrolment and completing your Annual Statement.

 

Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual Report

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is committed to ensuring the highest standards in this vital area of medicine. An important part of our work is research and advocacy.

Download Annual Report (PDF, 714kb)

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Become a Member

The MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology examination is accredited by the Medical Council of Ireland as the foremost knowledge-based assessment for obstetrics and gynaecology in Ireland.

Membership Examination
Newly conferred members of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists