Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG

Join us for this popular one-day course on managing massive obstetric haemorrhage (MOH).

Explore the latest advancements:

> The vital role of tranexamic acid

> Cutting-edge imaging modalities for placenta disorders

> Hands-on workshops for uterine compression sutures, devascularisation and balloon tamponade

Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wE7OP

The deadline to apply for the 2024 MTI scheme is Monday 20 November 2023

This scheme allows international medical graduates to come to the UK for a maximum of two years to train in the NHS.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wE62c

Volunteering with the RCOG is a rich and rewarding experience which offers a range of professional and personal benefits. Find out more why to get involved with our work: https://brnw.ch/21wE5Ji

The RCOG strongly believes there should be equal access to fertility treatment for everyone. Recent law changes will mean that female same-sex couples will no longer be required to pay for expensive screening for infectious diseases before reciprocal IVF, while couples with undetectable HIV will no longer be banned from having babies via IVF.

These changes are an important step to addressing inequities in access to fertility treatment, and we hope that work continues to tackle the obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ people and couples in particular.

During , we’re highlighting Katie’s experience of fertility treatment and the barriers she and her wife faced when trying to conceive.

Read her blog: https://brnw.ch/21wE56U

The new issue of TOG is out now and includes articles on vulval disorders, ECMO in pregnant and postpartum women, and information sharing when caring for large-for-gestational age babies. Read the full issue: https://brnw.ch/21wE2GB

As Black History Month comes to an end, it’s important to think about how we can continue to promote and celebrate diversity within the O&G specialty.

Having an open and honest discussion about the racism and bias that has been evidenced in maternity services and the profession is important for the College.

This is expanded on in RCOG’s Tackling Racism eLearning course. The six modules cover topics including differential attainment, the impacts of racism on lived experience and opportunities and what we can do together to tackle racism.

Access the course for free on RCOG Learning: https://brnw.ch/21wE0kN

This week is National Fertility Awareness Week.

According to Fertility Network UK, 1 in 6 people in the UK experience fertility problems.

We strongly believe that there should be equal access to fertility treatment for everyone. However, in many areas of England and across Northern Ireland and Wales, people still cannot access three full NHS-funded cycles of IVF.

The UK Government recently launched a tool to increase transparency to help people find information about NHS-funded IVF treatment in their area.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDZGV

This hybrid event is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals with an interest in urogynaecology to improve their skills, hear current practice dilemmas and gain insights into managing patients with urogynaecological conditions.

Register for an in-person or virtual place here: https://brnw.ch/21wDZ0t

There are a variety of rewarding ways to get involved, from long-term roles on committees and working groups to contributing to important consultations and surveys. Find out more about how you can get involved with our work: https://brnw.ch/21wDVwu

The incidence of multiple pregnancy is rising, secondary to the use of assisted reproductive techniques. This popular one-day course will provide a comprehensive update on the management of multiple pregnancy including new advances in prenatal diagnosis.

Book now: https://brnw.ch/21wDUWQ

Racism, xenophobia, and discrimination exist in every modern society - causing avoidable disease and premature death among groups who are often already disadvantaged. One way to address the health harms is to recognise and examine why this occurs.

This Black History Month, Mr Samuel Yosef from King’s College London explains his doctoral project which explores the influence of colonialism on obstetrics and gynaecology speciality training in the UK.

The project will bring together partners and an advisory group, to analyse GMC guidance for postgraduate specialty curricula, the O&G core curriculum and related guidance as well as interviewing stakeholders to understand how they experience and perceive the manifestations of colonialism in O&G training. It will then produce recommendations on what changes need to be made to address this issue and ultimately lead to more equitable care for patients.

Read the full blog: https://brnw.ch/21wDUjZ

On Thursday 30 November, the RCOG will be holding a unique in-person event, in collaboration with MedFest Egypt, to showcase a series of critically acclaimed short films that shed light on important women's health issues.

Led by RCOG Senior and Global Health Vice President, Professor Hassan Shehata, interactive sessions will provide a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing personal experiences and exploring potential solutions to issues raised in the films.

If you would like to contribute to a collective effort in addressing women's health challenges and promoting meaningful change, register now: https://brnw.ch/21wDTl9

Please note: Films shown at this event will contain scenes and cover topics that some viewers may find upsetting.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 MTI scheme is Monday 20 November 2023

This scheme allows international medical graduates to come to the UK to train in the NHS.

Eligible candidates must have passed the MRCOG Part 1 exam.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDTee

Register for our free webinar on early pregnancy loss. Through sessions with expert speakers, we'll explore the psychological and physical aspects, delve into the role of male factors in miscarriage and discuss the latest research on recurrent pregnancy loss. Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wDPSz

Registration for the January 2024 MRCOG Part 1 and 2 opens in three weeks

The MRCOG is internationally recognised as the gold standard qualification in O&G and opens up opportunities for global career and professional development.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDONK

The Annual Academic Meeting abstract deadline has been extended to 9.00am on Monday 13 November

Successful authors will be offered the opportunity to present their work as part of the meeting.

Enter here: https://brnw.ch/21wDLVM

One of Ranee Thakar’s priorities as RCOG President is to continue the progress made by the College towards achieving racial equity within the O&G specialty. This includes initiatives like our coaching skills training, which was launched last year with the aim of tackling barrriers to career progression and ensuring greater representation of minoritised doctors in the workforce.

This Black History Month, RCOG Clinical Fellow Dr Farah Siddiqui looks back on her experience as a coach on the programme, and discusses on the transformative potential of coaching in addressing the distinctive challenges encountered by medical professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Read the blog: https://brnw.ch/21wDLHu

The abstract deadline for the Annual Gynaecology and Imaging Meeting has been extended to Friday 27 October at 9.00am GMT

Submit your abstract today to get an opportunity to present your research at the meeting.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wDHYd

To mark Black History Month, the staircase at our Union Street building is being lit up red, yellow and green throughout October.

In her latest blog, RCOG President Dr Ranee Thakar re-states her commitment to tackling the racial and ethnic inequities that persist in our specialty, as well as in women’s health outcomes and experiences of care.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDG8l

We want to ensure our members’ voices are represented in everything we do. Your expertise and insight are crucial in informing our decision making. Find out more about opportunities to get involved: https://brnw.ch/21wDFWe

MTI application closes on Monday 20 November 2023

Our Medical Training Initiative scheme allows international medical graduates to come to the UK for a maximum of two years to train within the NHS.

International graduates will benefit greatly from the knowledge, skills and techniques learned in the NHS and can use them to improve the level of patient care in their home country on their return.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDEXG

Today is World Menopause Day.

The RCOG is committed to increasing understanding of menopause and taking action to ensure that everyone going through the menopause is supported. That is why we continue to support Wellbeing of Women’s .

Anyone looking for information about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can now go to the new dedicated women’s health pages on the NHS website.

The new NHS HRT pages include information about the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the different types of HRT, as well as alternative treatments to help with symptoms of menopause. Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDCgg

RCOG Guidelines are world-wide recognised resources for healthcare professionals. Apply to join the Committee as member representative or shadow chair by Thursday 2 November 2023: https://brnw.ch/21wDB5f

Plans for the UK’s first menopause education programme were recently announced by University College London, supported by the RCOG, to ensure that all women have access to reliable and accurate information.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDAxn

MRCOG exam registration for January 2024 opens on Tuesday 14 November.

The MRCOG is internationally recognised as the gold standard qualification in O&G. It opens up opportunities for career and professional development and the virtual exam is now more accessible to O&G doctors globally.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDAfO

This event will combine the latest updates and innovations in current and emerging issues in urogynaecology, with the chance to network with global colleagues and share ideas on how to advance the field.

Secure your place: https://brnw.ch/21wDyEd

Led by the RCOG Senior and Global Health Vice President, Professor Hassan Shehata, our upcoming event, ‘Women’s global health in film’, will showcase a series of critically acclaimed and thought-provoking short films that shed light on important women's health issues.

Held in collaboration with MedFest Egypt at our Union Street headquarters, we hope to bring together an audience of healthcare professionals, advocates, scholars and the wider community to spark meaningful conversations around women’s health and wellbeing.

All proceeds will support the RCOG’s Global Health activities. Find out more and book your place: https://brnw.ch/21wDxW5

Please note: Films shown at this event will contain scenes and cover topics that some viewers may find upsetting.

Volunteering with the RCOG is rewarding, supports career development, puts you at the forefront of vital work to improve women’s global healthcare and health rights and allows you to help shape future College priorities. Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDw2e

Regardless of the stage of pregnancy or the number of losses, miscarriage can profoundly affect mental wellbeing. Many experience a range of emotions: grief, anxiety, fear, guilt, self-blame, isolation, or depression. Although these feelings are widely recognised, they are unfortunately seldom addressed.

Dr Nora Aniko Kiss from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust explains her latest project on the psychological impact of recurrent miscarriage and aims to explore the reasons underlying its isolating nature.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wDvK8

This Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’d like to highlight one of our programmes.

The RCOG and RCM’s Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement are piloting a new digital tool to identify and support women with higher risk pregnancies.

The tool is able to identify early in pregnancy a woman’s chance of preterm birth or of developing problems with the placenta that may lead to stillbirth and provides decision support by offering care recommendations aligned to national guidance.

Find out more about the tool: https://www.rcog.org.uk/about-us/quality-improvement-clinical-audit-and-research-projects/tommys-national-centre-for-maternity-improvement/

Successful authors will be offered the opportunity to present their work at the RCOG Annual Academic Meeting as part of the Annual Blair Bell Research Society Competition.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wDukm