17-482: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ( RCOG ) is a professional association based in London, United Kingdom. Its members, including people with and without medical degrees, work in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology , that is, pregnancy , childbirth , and female sexual and reproductive health . The college has over 16,000 members in over 100 countries with nearly 50% of those residing outside
34-607: A professional body , professional organization , or professional society ) is a group that usually seeks to further a particular profession , the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and the public interest . In the United States, such an association is typically a nonprofit business league for tax purposes. In the UK, they may take a variety of legal forms. The roles of professional associations have been variously defined: "A group of people in
51-457: A learned occupation who are entrusted with maintaining control or oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation;" also a body acting "to safeguard the public interest;" organizations which "represent the interest of the professional practitioners," and so "act to maintain their own privileged and powerful position as a controlling body." Professional associations are ill defined although often have commonality in purpose and activities. In
68-443: A profession or group of professions and protect the use of professional titles" and professional bodies that "are independent membership organisations that oversee the activities of a particular profession and represent the interests of [their] members" and which "may offer registration or certification of unregulated occupations on a voluntary basis." Many professional bodies are involved in accrediting degrees, defining and examining
85-476: Is a monthly editorially independent peer reviewed journal owned by the RCOG publishing work in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including contraception, urogynaecology, fertility, oncology and clinical practice. It is one of the most widely read journals in obstetrics and gynaecology. It had an impact factor of 5.051 as of March 2018. BJOG also release podcasts. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist TOG
102-401: Is a quarterly journal for continuing professional development from the RCOG. The journal is known for its reviews and clinical governance articles. O&G O&G is the membership magazine of the RCOG. The magazine focuses on supporting clinicians on workforce issues including rota gaps, attrition and job planning. Professional body A professional association (also called
119-449: Is intended for those who wish to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. The exam is a three-part examination. Part 1 MRCOG is a written multiple choice examination comprising 200 single best answer questions split over two papers and is intended to evaluate basic and clinical sciences relevant to the subject. Part 2 is a further written examination comprising 200 single best answer and extending matching questions split over 2 papers which
136-578: Is intended to assess clinical knowledge at the level of middle grade registrar, and the Part 3 is the clinical section. (OSCEs). Members use the designatory letters MRCOG. Membership is awarded at a meeting of council to those who have passed all parts of the membership examination. The award of the fellowship is a mark of senior status and does not indicate completion of training. They are elected from those who have been members for at least 12 years. Once members doctors may use title of Mr/Miss/Mrs. Fellows use
153-521: The UK the Science Council defines a professional body as "an organisation with individual members practicing a profession or occupation in which the organisation maintains an oversight of the knowledge, skills, conduct and practice of that profession or occupation". The Quality Assurance Agency distinguishes between statutory bodies and regulators that "have powers mandated by Parliament to regulate
170-695: The British Isles. Catherine, Princess of Wales became the RCOG's patron in 2018. The college's primary object is given as "The encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology", although its governing documents impose no specific restrictions on its operation. Its present offices are based in London Bridge. Previously, the offices were located near Regent's Park in Central London . The British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
187-742: The UK and a global leader for women's health and reproductive health care. The RCOG is responsible for developing the framework and curriculum of post graduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology in the United Kingdom. It conducts two principal examinations: the Membership examination ( MRCOG ) and the Diploma examination ( DRCOG ). The DRCOG examination is aimed at doctors, and especially general practitioners, who wish to certificate their knowledge and interest in obstetrics and gynaecology. The Membership examination, which were first held in 1931,
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#1732791581968204-617: The designatory letters FRCOG. Fellowship can also be awarded to those who are not been members of the college, but have either contributed significantly to the advancement of the specialty (fellows ad eundem ); demonstrated exemplary work in the specialty (fellows honoris causa ) or distinguished people outside the medical profession (honorary fellows). The current president of the RCOG is Ranee Thakar who took up office in December 2022. Past presidents include: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology' BJOG
221-618: The skills and competencies necessary to practice, and granting professional certifications to indicate that a person is qualified in the subject area. Many professional bodies also act as learned societies for the academic disciplines underlying their professions, such as the American Statistical Association . Ad eundem Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
238-428: The study, and advance the science and practice, of obstetrics and gynaecology". They value leadership, innovation, caring, inclusiveness, trust and integrity. They act with transparency and aspire to work, at all times, to the highest standards. Strategic goals and objectives 2017–2020 The college's strategic plan for 2017–2020 aims to fulfil their twin ambitions of becoming the "go-to" place for women's health in
255-479: Was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II, on 13 July 1960. In 2018, the Duchess of Cambridge became the college's royal patron. In 2019, the college moved to new premises: 10–18 Union St, London, SE1 1SZ. The RCOG's aim is "to set standards to improve women's health and the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in the British Isles and across the world". Their charitable objectives are to "encourage
272-462: Was founded in September 1929 by Professor William Blair-Bell and Sir William Fletcher Shaw ; this area of surgery having been considered for many decades as "minor" when a component of England's Royal College of Surgeons . For the first three years, the office work of the new college was done from 20 St John Street, Manchester. In 1932 the office moved to 58 Queen Anne Street, London. The building
289-551: Was officially opened by the college's royal patron, the Duchess of York , on 5 December 1932. The organisation was granted a royal charter on 21 March 1947. With continuing expansion of the college activities, it had outgrown the Queen Anne Street premises and a decision was made in 1952 to move to larger premises. The college moved to 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, on Crown Estate land, in July 1960. The new building
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