Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) works to improve women’s healthcare across the world. They are committed to developing the accessibility and quality of education, training and assessments for doctors wishing to specialise in O&G.

Founded in 1929, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has been transforming women’s healthcare for 90 years. They are recognised nationally and overseas as a leader in women’s healthcare, enabling us to build incredible international partnerships. With this network and expertise, we’re working to advance the science and practice of O&G.

Today, They have over 16,000 members worldwide. These healthcare professionals can access Their support throughout each stage of their career. They encourage all Their members to pursue lifelong learning and development, offering cutting-edge training programmes and courses.

Goals:
To achieve their goals, they:
• Work with the RCOG Women's Network to ensure women's views on the care they receive are at the heart of everything they do
• Publish clinical guidelines that set standards for high quality women's health care, including national clinical guidelines through the NICE-funded National Guideline Alliance
• Publish patient information leaflets explaining medical conditions in lay terms and the levels of care women can expect to receive
• Develop the education, training and exam programme for doctors wishing to specialise in O&G
• Provide a continuing professional development programme for qualified O&G clinicians, including practical skills courses and educational and scientific meetings and conferences, to ensure their skills remain up to date
• Carry out audit and quality improvement projects to improve women's health care
• Promote academic work in O&G, to ensure continued improvement in the service our members offer to women
• Work with international partners to improve sexual and reproductive health care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, through our global health strategy
• Contribute to policy development as it affects the O&G profession, the health service and wider women's health concerns
• Advise the government and other public bodies on healthcare matters relating to O&G
• Help employers, commissioners and managers provide safe and sustainable services that improve women's health through our invited review service
• Publish statements and reports on issues of public importance relevant to O&G
• Support other organisations with similar objectives to the College, including specialist societies