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Have you cleared your MRCOG Part 2 and are eagerly waiting for the Part 3 examination? Before you apply for the upcoming MRCOG Part 3 Exam, make sure that you are set to tick all the boxes for it. Let us examine what are the eligibility criteria for MRCOG Part 3.

Here are the broad requirements to apply for MRCOG Part 3 exam:

• The candidate must have passed the MRCOG part 2 Exam.
• The candidate must undergo the Assessment of Training and get it approved.
• The candidate must have completed the essential training requirements.

The RCOG analyses whether the candidate has fulfilled these conditions through the Assessment of Training (AoT) procedure. Every candidate is required to undergo the AoT.

Assessment of Training (AoT)

Every candidate, before applying for the MRCOG Part 3 exam, is expected to apply for and get verified in the Assessment of Training (AoT). A candidate can apply for the Assessment of Training right after the MRCOG Part 1 examination and anytime afterwards. However it is mandatory that a candidate must get verified in the Assessment of Training (AoT) before applying for MRCOG Part 3, to ensure the validity of the candidature. It takes around 4 weeks for the verification process to be completed. In case you are applying for the Assessment of Training just before booking your slot for MRCOG Part 3, make sure that you are considering this time gap.

Necessary Training Requirements for Doctors

In order to be eligible to appear for the MRCOG Part 3 exam, a candidate must have completed certain training requirements.

For UK Specialist training candidates:

• Candidates must be in intermediate training, at ST3 level or higher, at the time of applying for the Assessment of Training.
• Trainees are required to submit an application for the Assessment of Training with their National Training Number.

For those other than UK Specialist training candidates, they must have:

• completed at least four years of full-time (or equivalent) training in obstetrics and gynecology.
• undertaken at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) specialty training within the four years prior to applying.
• completed a minimum of six consecutive months in a single post.
• completed the training at the date of application for the AoT.

Number of Attempts

Passing MRCOG Part 2 is the basic criterion to sit for MRCOG Part 3. A candidate who has passed MRCOG Part2 must apply for Part 3 of the MRCOG exam within 7 years of the date of their examination. In case the candidate fails to attempt Part 3 within 7 years, then he/ she must retake the Part 2 exam.  Also all the candidates are allowed a maximum of 4 attempts. If the candidate is unable to clear the examination even in the fourth attempt, he/she will have to sit for  and clear MRCOG Part 2 again.

Are you ready to take the MRCOG Part 3 exam? Take note of the eligibility criteria before applying for the MRCOG Part 3 exam and ensure that you act in a timely manner to avoid any chances of missing your MRCOG title.

If you are someone dreaming to take your career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to unparalleled heights with MRCOG, make sure you give your best attempts at every examination. StudyMRCOG is an extensive platform, providing you with the valuable resources and best MRCOG courses to help you prepare better.  Connect with us to know more.

Authored By: Pooja Premraj