MRCPI in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Applications are closed

The next sitting of the MRCPI O&G Part II Written examination is Thursday, 4 September 2025. Applications closed on 16 July 2025 at 5pm Irish time. The exam is held online, via remote invigilation.

We do NOT allocate for this exam based on application date, it is NOT first come, first served.

IMPORTANT : READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS EXAM

We will only accept applications that include ALL of the following:

• An attested* copy of your primary medical degree. Only original parchment Diploma copies will be accepted, no transcripts. 
• A copy of your Part I or equivalent qualification. For MRCOG Part I, you will need your official Part 1 Pass letter. For FCPS and others, you will need the official parchment Diploma, pass letters are not accepted.
• A testimonial form completed and signed by two referees. Download blank testimonial form (PDF, 26KB)

If your degree is not in English you must attach an official translation of the same together with your medical degree. Official translations will only be accepted if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by:

• The issuing university or medical school
• An Irish or British Consulate
• Your embassy or High Commissioner

*Your primary medical degree can be attested by:

• An Garda Siochana (Irish police force)
• The issuing university or medical school
• A solicitor/ notary public/ lawyer
• A Commissioner for Oaths
• An Irish or British Consulate
• Your embassy or High Commissioner

We will not accept attestations by Doctors.

Failing to provide the above information may result in your application deemed invalid so please make sure you provide ONLY the required documentation.

Change in the application process if you are sitting your exam in India

If you are sitting your examination within India apply for this exam using the Indian Goods and Services Tax Applications below . There is an 18% Indian Goods and Services Tax included with your exam fee.

The 18% tax is a requirement under Indian tax regulations. This is not a charge imposed by the College but a legal requirement for examinations conducted in India.

This tax applies only to candidates sitting their examinations in India.

To know more please see our FAQ's here.

Applications Closed Please note:

All our Written examinations are now delivered via Remote Invigilation instead of at a physical examination centre. Please find all the information about it here. Read carefully before applying.

• Verifications are usually completed up to three weeks after the closing date for applications.
• If places in this examination should become limited and the number of applications for this exam exceeds the number of places available, priority will be given to doctors on our Basic Specialist Training programme first.
• Results are sent via email up to four weeks after the exam date.

Applications are open

Applications for the MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology Part II OSCE/Clinical Examination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 31 October & 1 November 2025 are now open until Friday 12 September 2025 (5pm Irish time).

You will not be asked to pay the exam fee upon the first application. If you are successful, you will receive an email after the final closing date for applications, with a confirmation of your exam place and the link for payment.

Places in the O&G Part II OSCE/Clinical are limited; therefore, we may not be able to offer a place for every candidate who applies.

Place allocations for the OSCE will be completed when all applications have been verified. This may take up to two weeks after the applications closing date.

IMPORTANT – Please note the following before you apply:

• We will consider your application to one location only (either Saudi Arabia or Ireland), you will not increase your chances of getting a place by applying to both.
• Candidates do not have a choice of dates; they will be allocated to one of the dates once all applications have been verified.
• It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure the visa application is made according to the applicable requirements and in sufficient time before the examination date. We cannot offer a transfer or a refund of the fee if you are unable to attend the examination because of a visa-related issue.

Apply Here for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Please Note:

Allocations for the OSCE be completed when all applications have been verified. All candidates will be contacted with an update to their application status at that stage.

The next OSCE/Clinical examination is planned internationally for February 2026. We will publish more information on our website in due course. All dates and locations may be subject to change.

Applications are open

Applications for the MRCPI Obstetrics and Gynaecology Part II OSCE/Clinical Examination in Ireland on 31 October & 01 November 2025 are now open until Friday 12 September 2025 at 5pm Irish time.

You will not be asked to pay the exam fee upon the first application. If you are successful, you will receive an email after the final closing date for applications, with a confirmation of your exam place and the link for payment.

Places in the O&G Part II OSCE/Clinical are limited; therefore, we may not be able to offer a place for every candidate who applies.

Place allocations for the OSCE will be completed when all applications have been verified. This may take up to two weeks after the applications closing date.

IMPORTANT – Please note the following before you apply:

• We will consider your application to one location only (either Ireland or Saudi Arabia), you will not increase your chances of getting a place by applying to both.
• Candidates do not have a choice of dates; they will be allocated to one of the dates once all applications have been verified.
• It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure the visa application is made according to the applicable requirements and in sufficient time before the examination date. We cannot offer a transfer or a refund of the fee if you are unable to attend the examination because of a visa-related issue.

Apply Here for Dublin, Ireland Please note:

Allocations for the OSCE be completed when all applications have been verified. All candidates will be contacted with an update to their application status at that stage.

The next OSCE/Clinical examination is planned internationally for February 2026. We will publish more information on our website in due course. All dates and locations may be subject to change.