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Mrcog Revision Timetable

MRCOG Part 1 — 8-Week Revision Timetable

Target: Comprehensive coverage of all 13 syllabus modules + 2,000+ practice questions Structure: 3 phases — Foundation (Weeks 1-3) → Integration (Weeks 4-6) → Mock Sprint (Weeks 7-8) Daily Commitment: ~4-6 hours on weekdays, ~6-8 hours on weekends

How to Use This Plan

  1. Topic revision — Read the chapter + supplement for each topic (theory)
  2. Active recall — Review summary tables, mnemonics, and clinical correlates
  3. Practice questions — Each week has a target question count
  4. Error log — Record every mistake; review at end of each week
  5. Timed conditions — From Week 4 onwards, practice in timed setting (90 sec/q)

PHASE 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-3)

Week 1 — Anatomy, Embryology & Genetics

Day Topic Theory Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Anatomy: Bony Pelvis & Reproductive Tract Ch 1 + Supplement 20 Landmarks, diameters, pelvic types, uterine supports
Tue Anatomy: Blood Supply, Lymphatics & Nerves Ch 1 20 Ovarian/uterine/internal iliac arteries, pelvic nerve pathways
Wed Anatomy: Perineum, Vulva, Abdominal Wall Ch 1 20 Perineal pouches, Bartholin's glands, rectus sheath
Thu Embryology Ch 2 + Supplement 25 Gametogenesis, fertilisation, implantation, organogenesis
Fri Genetics Part 1 Ch 3 20 Molecular genetics, inheritance patterns, chromosomal abnormalities
Sat Genetics Part 2 + Anatomy review Ch 3 + weaknesses 20 Prenatal screening, haemoglobinopathies, oncogenetics
Sun Weekly Mock (50 Qs timed 75 min) + Error Review — 50 Mixed anatomy/embryology/genetics
Week 1 Total 175 Qs

Key mnemonics for Week 1: - Bony pelvis: "PAPA" — Pelvic inlet (gynaecoid), AP diameter (11cm), Transverse (13cm), Anatomical conjugate (11cm) - Uterine supports: "PULSE" — Pubocervical, Uterosacral, Lateral cervical / parametrial, Sacrocervical, Endopelvic fascia - Inferior rectal nerve (S2-S4): perianal area — remember "IPO" (Inferior rectal → Perianal, Others → elsewhere)

Week 2 — Physiology (Reproductive, Fetal/Neonatal, Endocrinology)

Day Topic Theory Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Reproductive Physiology Ch 4 + Supplement 20 Menstrual cycle, ovarian function, fertilisation, implantation
Tue Fetal Physiology Ch 5 20 Fetal circulation, placental transport, shunts, CTG physiology
Wed Neonatal Physiology Ch 5 15 Transition at birth, thermoregulation, jaundice, APGAR
Thu Endocrinology Part 1 Ch 6 + Supplement 20 HPA axis, GnRH pulsatility, ovarian steroidogenesis
Fri Endocrinology Part 2 Ch 6 20 Oestrogens, progesterone, prolactin, thyroid in pregnancy
Sat Integrated physiology review Weak areas 20 Apply physiology to clinical scenarios
Sun Weekly Mock (50 Qs timed 75 min) + Error Review — 50 Mixed physiology + endocrinology
Week 2 Total 165 Qs

Key endocrinology: - Menstrual cycle phases: "FELP" — Follicular (proliferative), Estrogen peaks, Luteal (secretory), Progesterone dominates - Fetal shunts: "DDFA" — Ductus venosus, Ductus arteriosus, Foramen ovale, (umbilical) Arteries

Week 3 — Biochemistry & Pharmacology

Day Topic Theory Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Biochemistry Part 1 Ch 7 + Supplement 20 Cell biology, molecular biology, enzymes, protein structure
Tue Biochemistry Part 2 Ch 7 20 Metabolism, acid-base balance, vitamins, minerals
Wed Pharmacology Part 1 Ch 8 + Supplement 20 PK/PD, drugs in pregnancy & lactation, placental transfer
Thu Pharmacology Part 2 Ch 8 20 Tocolytics, oxytocics, antihypertensives, anticonvulsants
Fri Pharmacology Part 3 Ch 8 20 Antibiotics, anticoagulants, chemotherapy, contraceptive pharmacology
Sat Integrated review + cross-topic Weak areas 20 Drug interactions in pregnancy, biochemistry in labour
Sun Weekly Mock (50 Qs timed 75 min) + Error Review — 50 Mixed biochem + pharmacology
Week 3 Total 170 Qs

PHASE 2: Integration (Weeks 4-6)

Week 4 — Micro/Immunology, Pathology & Clinical Sciences

Day Topic Theory Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Microbiology Ch 9 + Supplements 20 STIs, TORCH, bacterial pathogens, puerperal sepsis
Tue Immunology + Haematology Ch 9 supplement 20 Basic immunology, pregnancy immunology, blood groups
Wed Pathology Part 1 Ch 10 + Supplement 20 Cellular injury, inflammation, tumour pathology
Thu Pathology Part 2 Ch 10 20 Gynaecological pathology, placental pathology, GTD
Fri Clinical & Surgical Skills Ch 13 15 History, examination, surgical principles, instruments
Sat Cross-topic integration Weak areas 20 Clinical scenarios combining pathology + micro
Sun Weekly Mock (100 Qs — FULL Paper 1, timed 2.5h) — 100 Full mixed-topic paper
Week 4 Total 215 Qs

Week 5 — Epidemiology, Statistics & Biophysics/Imaging

Day Topic Theory Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Epidemiology: Study Design & Screening Ch 11 + Supplements 20 RCT, cohort, case-control, screening principles
Tue Statistics: Hypothesis Testing & Tests Ch 11 20 T-test, chi-square, ANOVA, p-values, confidence intervals
Wed Risk Measures & EBM Ch 11 20 OR, RR, NNT, sensitivity/specificity, likelihood ratios
Thu Biophysics: Ultrasound & CTG Ch 12 + Supplements 20 Ultrasound physics, transducer properties, CTG interpretation
Fri Imaging: X-ray, MRI, Radiation Safety Ch 12 15 Radiation dose, safety, MRI principles, contrast safety
Sat Data interpretation & Clinical mgmt Ch 12 supplement 25 ABG, lab values, CTG traces, scan interpretation
Sun Weekly Mock (100 Qs — FULL Paper 2, timed 2.5h) — 100 stats/epidemiology/biophysics heavy
Week 5 Total 220 Qs

Week 6 — Cross-Topic Revision & Weak Area Focus

Day Topic Practice Qs Focus Areas
Mon Weak Topic #1 (from mock analysis) 30 Deep-dive into lowest-scoring topic
Tue Weak Topic #2 (from mock analysis) 30 Deep-dive into second weakest topic
Wed Recall review: 2024 papers 20 Review all 2024 recall questions
Thu Recall review: 2021-2023 papers 20 Review 2021-2023 recall questions
Fri Cross-topic integration: Anatomy + Phamacology 30 Applied anatomy in surgical contexts, drug mechanisms
Sat Cross-topic: Physiology + Pathology + Clinical 30 Linking pathophysiology to clinical management
Sun Full Mock (200 Qs — simulated exam, timed 5h) 200 Full RCOG-style exam with break
Week 6 Total 360 Qs

PHASE 3: Mock Sprint (Weeks 7-8)

Week 7 — Mock Marathon

Day Activity Practice Qs Details
Mon Mock Exam (Paper 1 — 100 Qs, 2.5h timed) 100 Target: consistent >70%
Tue Review + Weak area re-study 30 Analyse every error; re-read weak chapter sections
Wed Mock Exam (Paper 2 — 100 Qs, 2.5h timed) 100 Target: consistent >70%
Thu Review + Weak area re-study 30 Focus on repeated error patterns
Fri Recall Paper deep-dive (2015-2024) 30 Revisit high-yield recall topics
Sat Mnemonics + Summary Tables 0 Active recall of key facts without notes
Sun Full Mock (200 Qs, 5h timed exam simulation) 200 Target: >75%
Week 7 Total 490 Qs

Week 8 — Taper, Calibration & Final Prep

Day Activity Practice Qs Details
Mon Light topic review — Anatomy, Embryology 20 Rapid-fire recall: go through summary tables
Tue Light topic review — Physiology, Endo 20 Rapid-fire recall
Wed Light topic review — Pharm, Biochem 20 Drug tables, mechanisms, side effects
Thu Light topic review — Micro, Path, Stats 20 Quick mnemonics review
Fri Rest / Light review only 0 No new content. Review error log. Mindset prep
Sat Exam Day -1: Final Prep 20 Confirm logistic: route, ID, stationery, food, water
Sun EXAM DAY — Stay calm, read carefully, trust your prep
Week 8 Total 100 Qs

📊 Cumulative Question Progression

Week Weekly Qs Cumulative Type
1 175 175 Topic-specific
2 165 340 Topic-specific
3 170 510 Topic-specific
4 215 725 Mixed topic + Full Paper 1
5 220 945 Mixed topic + Full Paper 2
6 360 1,305 Weak area + Full 200-Q Mock
7 490 1,795 Full Mock Papers + Review
8 100 1,895 Light taper + Error review
Your existing Qs 1,340 1,340 Already completed
New questions needed ~660 ~3,235 Total with plan

Note: You already have 959 mock Qs + 381 recall Qs = 1,340. This plan adds ~660 new topic-specific questions to bring your total to ~2,000+. Between recall review and error re-attempts, effective exposure exceeds 3,000.

📋 Daily Workflow Template

□ 09:00-11:00 — Topic revision (read chapter + supplement)
□ 11:00-11:30 — Active recall (cover & recite key facts)
□ 11:30-12:30 — Practice questions (timed, 20-30 Qs)
□ 12:30-13:30 — LUNCH
□ 13:30-15:00 — Error review + topic re-study
□ 15:00-15:30 — Active recall (mnemonics/flashcards)
□ 15:30-16:30 — Practice questions (20 Qs, untimed, deep dive)
□ 16:30-17:00 — Log errors in tracker + plan next day

⚠️ Rules for Success

  1. No passive reading — every chapter read must be followed by active recall
  2. Every mistake = a lesson — log errors in the weak-topic tracker with the reason you got it wrong
  3. Timed > untimed — from Week 4, always practice under timed conditions
  4. Simulate the real exam — sit in a quiet room, no phone, no interruptions
  5. Sleep > last-minute cram — in Week 8, prioritise sleep and confidence
  6. If stuck on a topic — re-read the chapter, but if still stuck after 2 attempts, move on and return later
  7. Review recalls before bed — 10 recall Qs before sleep = subconscious consolidation

📆 Suggested Mock Exam Schedule (Use Existing + New)

Mock Exam Week Questions Focus Target Score
Mock 01 (existing) Week 1 107 Mixed Establish baseline
Mock 02 (existing) Week 2 131 Mixed Identify weak areas
Mock 03 (existing) Week 3 109 Mixed >55%
Mock 04 (existing) Week 4 142 Mixed >60%
Mock 05 (existing) Week 5 164 Mixed >60%
Mock 06 (existing) Week 6 106 Mixed >65%
Mock 07 (existing) Week 7 200 Full-length >65%
Mock 08 (NEW) Week 6 100 Paper 1 >70%
Mock 09 (NEW) Week 7 100 Paper 2 >70%
Mock 10 (NEW) Week 7 200 Full-length >75%

Remember: The MRCOG Part 1 pass mark (set by Ebel's method) typically falls between 60-65%. Consistently scoring >70% on mocks = you're ready. Consistently scoring >75% = you'll ace it.

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