These objectives were developed and approved by the Royal College. Currently, the Royal College is reviewing the APOG CanMEDS oriented learning objectives which are below for approval. The objectives are the basis of the Royal College Exam questions.
APOG Learning Objectives
These objectives have been developed by the postgraduate committee of APOG, which consists of the program directors from across the country. Currently, these objectives are under review at the Royal College for approval to replace the current Royal College Objectives, and to become the basis of the Royal College Exam questions. These APOG objectives are based on the CanMEDS roles, and are designed to enhance residency training to include the CanMEDS competencies.
Royal College Exam
What is the Royal College Exam?
The Royal College Exam for Obstetrics and Gynecology is a comprehensive examination all residents must pass in order to obtain their Specialist Certificate. All residents take in May of their PGY V year.
The exam is divided written over two days. Day 1 consists of a written component. This day has two sections: a Short Answer section (3 hours) and a MCQ section (3 hours). For the Short Answer section, you are provided an exam booklet with questions, illustrations, and space to provide answers. The written component may cover any area in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology or basic science.
Day 2 consists of several OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) stations. These may include patient encounters, telephone consults, structured orals, critical appraisal, and rest stations. Each station is 15 minutes, and the entire OSCE lasts approximately 3 hours.
The examination is marked with a composite mark determined by the various components and the overall performance. The resident does not need to pass the written component in order to take the oral component. A resident who fails the examination must repeat the entire examination, even if they passed one component on their first try. This must be done within their period of eligibility.
For more information on the examination, visit the Royal College Website.
Making a Mark
Making a Mark is an intensive review course sponsored by Organon. Each year, PGY V residents meet in Toronto in the spring before the exam. Faculty from across the country provide lectures and examination review. For more information, contact your local Organon rep.
Educational Tools
Some of these sites may only be accessible with your SOGC or ACOG log-ins. We encourage all Junior Members to join SOGC and ACOG.
CREOG Surgical Curriculum
A developed comprehensive surgical reference developed by CREOG (Council for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology).
Royal College Bioethics Curriculum
A case-based bioethics discussion specifically developed for obstetrics and gynecology. This curriculum was developed by the RCPSC Bioethics Education Project, and designed to aid in residency training of the CanMEDS competencies.
CREOG Quiz
This site contains practice examination for the CREOG exam. All US and Canadian residents write this exam in January, which compares your standings with others in your year. You will need an ACOG login to access this site, and other useful CREOG materials.
APOG Introduction to Research Course
This course is an introductory research course developed for residents by Dr. Robert Reid, Dr.Phil Hahn and Dr. Dean Van Vugt. This course is generally held in Toronto in conjunction with the Ontario CME, but this year is November 27-28th, 2004 in Jasper. For more information, contact hanhp@post.queensu.ca.
CanMEDS 2000
CanMEDS 2000 was a project developed at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and if now a model copies in countries worldwide. One of the current goals of the CanMEDS project is to expand residency education to encompass teaching and learning the CanMEDS competencies
