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SBAs and EMQs for MRCOG II

Addressing the New Exam Format

  • One of the few books available for learning how to answer SBAs – the latest section introduced in the part2 MRCOG exam

  • Carefully drafted questions covering the entire syllabus for the exam

  • All answers supported by valid references making for a comprehensive theory revision

  • Author can be contacted online for further clarification (Interactive learning)

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. SBA: Type Questions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Antenatal Care: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 3-24
    3. Maternal Medical Disorders: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 25-41
    4. Fetal Medicine: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 43-57
    5. Labour and Delivery: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 59-74
    6. Postpartum Issues: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 75-82
    7. Early Pregnancy Care: Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 83-89
    8. Gynaecological Problems: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 91-100
    9. Subfertility and Endocrinology: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 101-111
    10. Sexual and Reproductive Health: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 113-123
    11. Gynaecologic Oncology: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 125-136
    12. Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 137-142
    13. Core Surgical Skills and Postoperative Care: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 143-150
    14. Surgical Procedures: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 151-154
    15. Clinical Governance: SBA Questions

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 155-158
  3. SBA: Answers

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 159-159
    2. Antenatal Care: Answers and Explanations

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 161-191
    3. Maternal Medical Disorders: Answers and Explanations

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 193-220
    4. Fetal Medicine: Answers and Explanations

      • Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta
      Pages 221-244

About this book

This book is a comprehensive collection of questions in the “single best answer (SBA)” format for the MRCOG2 theory exam. This new format has been introduced in the exam paper from March 2015 and most candidates are still getting used to the change. This book will provide them ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with the concept and then practice answering the questions based on almost all subjects included in the MRCOG 2 theory syllabus.

Preparing for the MRCOG2 exam is a daunting task for all Obstetrics  and Gynecology doctors. The college constantly reforms the exam structure in an effort to optimize the evaluation process. The endeavor of the authors is to equip the candidates with a vision of the holistic nature of the exam so that they master the art of answering SBA questions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Fetal Medicine, Rainbow Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    Chinmayee Ratha

  • Birmingham Women’s Hospital, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Janesh Gupta

About the authors

Dr Chinmayee Ratha is the Lead Consultant – Fetal Medicine at Rainbow Hospitals, Hyderabad, India. She is the academic co-ordinator of the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Rainbow hospitals. She is an FMF (UK) approved trainer for Fetal Medicine and runs a clinical fellowship programme for sub specialty trainees in India. She has published papers in peer reviewed, indexed journals and has received the FOGSI young author award in 2008 for the best publication in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India. Her thesis paper on pre eclampsia was awarded the CS Dawn Gold medal in 2003.She has received several prizes for presentations of research projects and audits at various state, national and international seminars.

Dr Janesh Gupta is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham Medical School and a Honorary Clinical Consultant at Birmingham Women's Hospital. He is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist since 1995, at 31 years of age.  Prior to this he was a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist post in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, Scotland for 3 years (from 1995-1998). He has published over 150 research papers in scientific journals as well as reviews and book chapters in the fields of fetal medicine, benign gynaecology (including abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia), and minimal access surgery. He is an Editor-in-Chief for the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology (EJOG).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: SBAs and EMQs for MRCOG II

  • Book Subtitle: Addressing the New Exam Format

  • Authors: Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2689-5

  • Publisher: Springer New Delhi

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature India Private Limited 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-81-322-2687-1Published: 26 February 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-81-322-3816-4Published: 14 March 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-81-322-2689-5Published: 15 February 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 461

  • Topics: Gynecology

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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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