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Membership Exam

Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare of the RCOG (MFSRH) is a recognised qualification in Reproductive Health Care and is held by those providing expertise in community care, primary care and the acute sector.

The Faculty awards Membership by examination. The MFSRH Examination consists of a Part 1 examination, submission of an Evidence Based Commentary, and a Part 2 examination (CRQ, EMQ and OSCE).

The MFSRH qualification is subject to re-certification every five years.

Membership Examination Information

Detailed regulations for the Membership examinations are in the Membership Examination Regulations (September 2010)

The Part 1 consists of 60 multiple choice style questions. There is no exemption from the Part 1 examination.

Please read the Syllabus for Part 1 MFSRH – June 2010 before applying.

Please be aware of the MFSRH Examinations Timings .

There are no preparatory courses organised for the MFSRH Part 1 examination.

A clear copy of your medical degree
Two passport size photographs
A clear copy of the page from your passport that shows your name and photograph
Examination fee (Cheque, in pounds sterling, made payable to the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare)

The Examination Secretary will acknowledge receipt of applications upon receiving an email request from the applicant. Applicants are welcome to send applications using a postal option that requires a signature on delivery. The Examination Secretary will process all applications after the closing date for applications and will confirm entry to the examination. It is the candidate´s responsibility to ensure that the Faculty receives the completed application form on or before the closing date for the examination. The Faculty will not accept entry forms franked after the closing date. Examination Fees are given below.

Part 1 Examination Dates	Date by which applications must be received
Thursday 19 April 2012	3 January 2012
Wednesday 17 October 2012	1 July 2012

Evidence Based Commentary

The Evidence Based Commentary (EBC) topic is set annually and appears on the Faculty website on 1st September. The candidate has an absolute deadline of 31st August the following year to submit the Commentary on this topic. The Commentary must be a minimum of 1000 words and maximum of 2000 words and the format must follow the guidance notes. In addition to sending an electronic version of the Commentary, the candidate must complete the Certificate of Originality below and send with a printed copy of the Commentary and submission fee, see guidance notes. The fee payable on submission is £100 and payment must be by cheque (pound sterling) made payable to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. The candidate may submit before applying for or passing the Part 1.

Example Evidence Based Commentaries (EBC) Topic 1, 2008-09 and Topic 2, 2009-10

Below are two examples of an excellent answer to EBC Topic 1, Year 08-09 and EBC Topic 2, Year 2009-10. Please note: The commentaries in no way constitute clinical guidance.

Part 2 June 2010 - CRQ, EMQ and OSCE

There are three components to this examination: Critical Reading Question paper (CRQ), Extended Matching Question paper (EMQ), and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The Part 2 Examination is currently held in Liverpool in June of each year. To enter the MFSRH Part 2 candidates are required:

to have obtained a pass in the Part 1 examination before the closing date for entry to the Part 2 AND
to have had their Evidence Based Commentary approved by the Faculty, before the closing date for entry to the Part 2 AND
to ensure that their experience covers the syllabus

Please complete the application form and return with payment of the examination fee, see below. The Examination Secretary will acknowledge receipt of applications upon receiving an email request from the applicant. Applicants are welcome to send applications using a postal option that requires a signature on delivery. The Examination Secretary will process all applications after the closing date for applications and will confirm entry to the examination. Please be advised that late entries are not accepted. Full payment of the examination fee must be received at time of application. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the application form is received by the Faculty on or before the closing date for the examination. Entry forms franked after the closing date will not be accepted.

Courses for the MFSRH Part 2

It is likely that the Faculty will be informed in due course of external courses that will be run in the lead up to the Part 2 Examination. Any notification of external courses that is brought to the attention of the Faculty will appear in ´Courses & Meetings´ on the Faculty Website. The Examination Secretary does not hold a list and cannot provide any information on listed meetings. Enquiries should be directed to the Course Organiser.

Past Papers and Sample Questions

There are no past papers or revision sheets available for the MFSRH Part 2.

Part 2 Examination Date	Date by which applications must be received
Wednesday 13 June 2012	3 January 2012

Examination Fees and Charges

Examination fees 2012 MFSRH Part 1 & Part 2 examinations are:

MFSRH Part 1	- £250
MFSRH Part 2	- £400

Part 1 Charges

Candidates who withdraw from an examination within 8 weeks of the date of the examination without credible mitigating circumstances will be liable to an administrative charge of £75. The remainder of the fees will be refunded.

Candidates may defer sitting the examination on a maximum of three occasions over a 2-year period; thereafter the whole examination fee is forfeited. Candidates who wish to defer sitting the examination must notify the Faculty at least 8 weeks prior to the date of the examination; otherwise they will be liable to an administrative charge of £75. Candidates whose deferment is followed by cancellation will be liable to an administrative charge of £75.

Part 2 Charges

Candidates may defer sitting the examination on a maximum of three occasions over a 3-year period; thereafter the whole examination fee is forfeited. Candidates who wish to defer sitting the examination must notify the Faculty at least 8 weeks prior to the date of the examination; otherwise they will be liable to an administrative charge of £75. Candidates whose deferment is followed by cancellation will be liable to an administrative charge of £75

Evidence Based Commentary (EBC) submission fee - £100

Payment of examination fees or charges: Cheques for the appropriate sum (pounds sterling) should be made payable to the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare.

Examination Results Part 1 and Part 2

Exam Results

MFSRH Examiners

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1.	ExM00746	Shafiq Ahmad
2.	ExM00748	Jenine Kerry-Anne Bignall
3.	ExM00752	Daniela Brawley
4.	ExM00745	Tina Kusum Dwivedi
5.	ExM00744	Lisa Jayne Goodall
6.	ExM00738	Jan Andreas Kletta
7.	ExM00715	Elizabeth Amy McEwen
8.	ExM00750	Mohamed Mousa Abdul Aziz Shahin
9.	ExM00747	Sally Jane Wielding