EFOG-EBCOG Part 1
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The EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 is the first stage of the European Fellowship of Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway offered by the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG). EBCOG describes the goal simply: "Become a European Fellow of Obstetrics and Gynaecology." The Part 1 examination is a knowledge-based assessment (KBA) delivered in a multiple-choice format, aimed at trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology who have completed or are nearing completion of core training and want external, Europe-wide validation of their theoretical grounding. Content spans the full specialty, split between obstetrics and gynaecology, mirroring the breadth of the EBCOG European Training Curriculum and the EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, both of which EBCOG flags on its site as preparation resources. Candidates typically prepare by working systematically through a curriculum-mapped textbook, then moving to applied question practice that mixes basic science, clinical management, and emergency scenarios. EBCOG also advertises pre-exam courses, which can help structure revision. Note that EBCOG's dedicated Part 1 page was unavailable when this guide was compiled, so item counts, duration, fees, pass marks, and retake rules are not confirmed here; always verify current details directly with EBCOG before applying. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EBCOG.
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About EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 preparation
What is the EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 exam?
It is the first component of EBCOG's European Fellowship of Obstetrics and Gynaecology pathway, described by EBCOG as a knowledge-based assessment (KBA). It tests theoretical knowledge across obstetrics and gynaecology, and is aimed at trainees seeking a Europe-recognised benchmark. Applications for the 2027 sitting were announced as open.
What format are the questions?
EBCOG labels the Part 1 a KBA exam and it is delivered in a multiple-choice format. The exact number of items, whether single-best-answer or extended matching, and the time allowed are not stated in the material available here, so confirm the current blueprint with EBCOG before you build a revision plan around any assumed structure.
How difficult is it, and what score do I need?
It is a postgraduate-level specialty exam, so expect final-year-trainee depth rather than undergraduate recall. The pass mark is not published in the source material retrieved for this page, so no figure is quoted here. Treat any specific percentage you hear from peers with caution and check EBCOG's own documentation for the current standard.
How long is the exam and when is it held?
Duration and exact sitting dates are not confirmed in the available source. EBCOG's news item refers to a 2027 sitting with applications open, which suggests an annual cycle, but do not assume a fixed month. Check the EBCOG exam pages and news feed for the confirmed date, venue or delivery mode, and application deadline.
How much does it cost, and can I retake it?
Fees and retake policy are not stated in the source material used here, so both are left unconfirmed rather than guessed. Fees often differ by country of training or EBCOG membership status, and retake rules usually specify a maximum number of attempts. Verify both directly with EBCOG before budgeting or planning repeat sittings.
What should I study, and in what order?
Start with a curriculum-mapped textbook - EBCOG itself points to The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - and work through obstetrics and gynaecology systematically. Then move to applied question practice covering basic science, clinical management and emergencies. Finish with timed mixed-topic sets so you can handle switching between specialties under pressure.
What are the most common failure modes?
Three recur: lopsided revision (over-learning gynaecological oncology and neglecting intrapartum care or basic physiology), reading without testing recall, and poor time discipline on long clinical vignettes. A fourth is relying on outdated exam-format assumptions instead of EBCOG's current guidance. Build in regular self-testing and rehearse decision-making on emergency scenarios.
Does this page or its questions come from EBCOG?
No. This is original study material written independently for candidates searching for this exam. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by EBCOG, and it reproduces no official question bank. Always treat EBCOG's own published regulations as the authoritative source for eligibility, format, fees and results.