Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide

Covers the updated curriculum and question format of the MRCOG Part 1 exam including practice single best answer questions.

Asma Khalil (Edited by), Anthony Griffiths (Edited by)

9781108714112, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 July 2023

280 pages
24.6 x 19.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.93 kg

Confidently tackle the MRCOG Part 1 exam with this comprehensively updated revision guide, reflecting the latest changes to the curriculum and question format. Edited by experienced examiners and written by course lecturers, the full syllabus is summarised using their extensive knowledge of the exam. Topics covered include the anatomy of the pelvic area, data interpretation in gynaecology and obstetrics, and the pathology of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases amongst others. Collections of single best answer (SBA) questions for several topics provide an invaluable opportunity for readers to test their retention of knowledge and practice for the exam. Bullet point formatting is used, enabling readers to absorb key information quickly. Over 200 illustrations aid understanding and engage the reader in the material being discussed, leading to a deeper appreciation of the topic. This is an indispensable revision guide for all MRCOG Part 1 candidates.

1. Physiology of pregnancy and labour Asma Khalil
2. Fetal physiology Helen Perry and Asma Khalil
3. Acid-base balance Kelvin F. Gomez
4. Female reproductive physiology Ayona Wijemanne
5. Male reproductive physiology Ayona Wijemanne
6. The pituitary, adrenal, thyroid and pancreas Erum A. Khan
7. Congenital infections Philip Rice
8. Data interpretation in obstetrics Rosemary Townsend and Asma Khalil
9. Clinical management in obstetrics Rosemary Townsend and Asma Khalil
10. Concise anatomy of the urinary, intestinal and reproductive tracts within the pelvic cavity Paul Carter
11. Concise anatomy of the pelvic floor and perineum Paul Carter
12. Concise anatomy of the pelvic girdle Paul Carter
13. Concise anatomy of the abdominal walls Paul Carter
14. Early embryonic development Laura C. Mongan
15. Development of the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts Laura C. Mongan
16. Problems in early pregnancy Jemma Johns, Archana Vasireddy and Kugajeevan Vigneswaran
17. Human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections Taslima Rashid and Michael Rayment
18. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and teratogenesis Kevin Hayes
19. Non-hormonal therapy in obstetrics and gynaecology Kevin Hayes
20. Drugs in gynaecology and contraception Alastair Graham
21. Surgical site surveillance Balpreet Attilia
22. Data interpretation in gynaecology Andrew Sizer
23. Clinical management in gynaecology Amy Shacaluga
24. Carbohydrate metabolism Mary Board
25. Fat metabolism Mary Board
26. Steroid hormones and prostaglandins Anthony E. Michael
27. Calcium homeostasis and bone health Sadie Jones
28. Cell structure and function Neil Chapman
29. Cellular responses in disease Raji Ganesan and Josefa E. O. Vella
30. Pathology of non-neoplastic and neoplastic gynaecological diseases Raji Ganesan and Josefa E. O. Vella
31. Implantation and placental structure and function Karin Leslie
32. Basic and reproductive immunology Karin Leslie
33. Molecular biology Sadie Jones
34. Single-gene and chromosome abnormalities Sahar Mansour
35. Genetic screening and diagnosis Tessa Homfray
36. Biophysics Neil Pugh and Nazar Amso
37. Statistics Anthony N. Griffiths
38. Clinical trials, audit and meta-analysis Anthony N. Griffiths
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Subject Areas: Medical study & revision guides [MRG], Gynaecology & obstetrics [MJT]