Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

What Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists does

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is the UK statutory professional body for obstetricians and gynaecologists, operating as a registered charity (no. 213280) headquartered at 10-18 Union Street, London. Founded in 1929, RCOG sets the standards for O&G specialty training, administers the MRCOG and DRCOG examinations, and develops evidence-based clinical guidance used across the NHS and internationally. Its product portfolio centers on a platform-plus-module architecture: the RCOG Learning e-learning platform, Trainee ePortfolio and CPD ePortfolio systems form the digital infrastructure, with the MRCOG specialty training exam, Green-top Guidelines, Scientific Impact Papers, the rotating RCOG World Congress, and 150+ patient information leaflets as core offerings.

RCOG serves five primary customer segments: UK-based O&G specialists and trainees (the largest cohort), SAS and LE doctors, medical students and foundation doctors, international medical graduates (including MTI scheme participants), and the general public seeking women's health information. Reach extends globally through translated patient materials in 14+ languages, international accreditation programmes, and an international associates membership tier.

The organisation earns revenue through four principal streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions across career-stage tiers (Fellows, Members, Trainees, Associates, Retired Fellows), one-time examination fees for MRCOG Parts 1-3 and DRCOG, course and event fees (including the international World Congress), and a small e-commerce RCOG Shop selling branded merchandise. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows annual subscription cadence for membership and per-sitting fees for exams. Distribution is predominantly direct via rcog.org.uk and integrated digital platforms, with growing in-person and virtual event delivery. RCOG is governed by elected officers including President Dr Alison Wright, installed in December 2025, and is currently executing its RCOG Strategy 2025-2030.

Name

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Legal name

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Website

https://rcog.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is the UK statutory professional body and registered charity that sets standards, administers examinations (MRCOG/DRCOG), publishes clinical guidelines, and delivers training for obstetricians, gynaecologists, and trainees in the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical College Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Obstetrics (Prenatal/Antepartum Care) (HLAKAJAA), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Obstetrics gynaecology training
• Medical specialty examinations
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Professional medical membership
• Women's health education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from Fellows, Members, Trainees, Associates, and Retired Fellows providing recurring revenue. Revenue supports strategic objectives of the College.
2. Examination Fees: Fees for MRCOG (Parts 1, 2, 3) and DRCOG examinations. Revenue from exam administration and assessment.
3. Courses and Events: Revenue from educational courses, RCOG World Congress, webinars, and specialized training events. Includes joint events with partner organizations.
4. RCOG Shop: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including surgical hijabs, pin badges, certificate holders, and baby grows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is the UK statutory professional body for obstetrics and gynaecology, delivering specialty training, examinations (MRCOG and DRCOG), continuing professional development, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and patient information resources to O&G practitioners. It operates membership tiers (Fellows, Members, Trainees, Associates, Retired Fellows), an e-learning platform (RCOG Learning), Trainee and CPD ePortfolio systems, an annual World Congress, and an international accreditation programme. The organization is a registered UK charity (no. 213280) founded in 1929 and headquartered in London.

Product overview

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and training products and services for O&G practitioners. The core offerings include: RCOG Learning (e-learning platform), the Trainee ePortfolio and CPD ePortfolio for competency tracking and revalidation, the MRCOG and DRCOG examination programmes, and the annual RCOG World Congress. Supporting products include clinical guidance publications (Green-top Guidelines, Scientific Impact Papers, Consent Advice), patient information resources in multiple languages, webinars, the RCOG Shop, and international accreditation programmes. The portfolio operates on a platform-plus-module architecture with the ePortfolio systems and RCOG Learning as central digital infrastructure supporting the College's training and education mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCOG Learning: E-learning platform for professional development in obstetrics and gynaecology
• RCOG World Congress
• MRCOG
• DRCOG
• Green-top Guidelines
• RCOG Associates

Products and services

• RCOG Learning An e-learning platform providing online educational courses, training modules, and professional development resources for O&G practitioners throughout their careers.
• Trainee ePortfolio A digital portfolio system for specialty trainees to record workplace-based assessments, competencies, and training progress through O&G specialty training.
• CPD ePortfolio An electronic portfolio for continuing professional development tracking and revalidation support for qualified O&G practitioners.
• MRCOG Examination The Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists specialty training examination, the standard credential for O&G specialists in the UK, available in three parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) at test centres worldwide.
• DRCOG Examination The Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, a qualification examination for doctors working in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• RCOG World Congress Annual international congress bringing together O&G professionals for education, networking, and knowledge sharing, held in-person and rotating globally between host cities.
• RCOG Shop Online e-commerce store offering RCOG-branded merchandise including surgical hijabs, coat of arms pin badges, certificate scroll holders, and baby grows.
• Clinical Guidance Publications (Green-top Guidelines, Scientific Impact Papers, Consent Advice) Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines covering obstetrics and gynaecology topics, including 70+ Green-top Guidelines, 77 Scientific Impact Papers addressing scientific topics and developments in O&G (including AI in gynaecological oncology), and Consent Advice publications providing consent advice for obstetric and gynaecological procedures.
• Patient Information Leaflets Comprehensive patient-facing information resources covering over 80 topics in obstetrics, gynaecology, pregnancy, menopause, and women's health, available in multiple languages including Arabic, Urdu, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Polish, Spanish, Punjabi, Romanian, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, and French.
• 2024 O&G Curriculum Updated specialty training curriculum including core curriculum, subspecialty training programmes (Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, Urogynaecology), and Special Interest Training Modules.
• International Accreditation Programmes Internationally accredited training programmes designed to empower healthcare professionals globally, enhancing knowledge and skills and setting gold standards in women's health worldwide.
• RCOG Webinars Online educational webinar series covering specialized topics including genomics in perinatal medicine, COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy, reproductive medicine advances, and maternal health.
• RCOG Membership Annual professional membership across five tiers (Fellows, Members, Trainees, Associates, and Retired Fellows) providing credentials, training access, CPD, and community benefits. Membership fees support the strategic objectives of the College.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events including Gynaecological Abdominal Surgery (September 2026) and Chronic Pelvic Pain (October 2026). Collaborative development of educational content for gynaecological endoscopy.
• British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society (BMFMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events including Obstetric Medicine: Medical Complications in Pregnancy (September 2026). Collaboration on maternal and fetal medicine education.
• Royal College of Midwives (RCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint statement with RCM on undermining and bullying in the workplace. Collaborative work on maternity safety and workforce support.
• European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement for gynaecological oncology subspecialty training recognition between RCOG and ESGO.
• Association of Early Pregnancy Units (AEPU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint guidance on surgical management of miscarriage and removal of persistent placental or fetal remains (Consent Advice No. 10).
• British Menopause SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpdates on HRT supply shortages through RCOG patient safety alerts channel.
• Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAOFOG Trainee Bursary offered for RCOG educational opportunities.
• Five Countries MeetingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrainee Bursary available for Five Countries Meeting educational event.
• International Accreditation PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation programmes designed to empower healthcare professionals globally, enhancing knowledge and skills and setting gold standard in women's health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: The US national professional body for OB/GYN, offering board certification, clinical guidelines, continuing education and member services — the closest direct functional peer to RCOG outside the UK.
• European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG): European body coordinating OB/GYN training standards and the EBCOG examination; competes for European trainees and is a direct peer in continental credentialing and accreditation.

Regional players

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG): The Australia and New Zealand OB/GYN college; offers FRANZCOG training, exams, guidelines and CPD — highly comparable in mission and structure to RCOG, but serving a different primary geography.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC): Canada's national OB/GYN society, providing clinical guidelines, CPD and member education; comparable in scope and membership-driven business model to RCOG but serving the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO): The global umbrella federation of national OB/GYN societies; complements RCOG's international activities and is a logical peer for global advocacy, guideline-setting and congress activity.
• Royal College of Physicians: A larger UK Royal College delivering specialty training, MRCP examination, CPD and clinical guidelines — operationally comparable as a UK royal medical college, though serving physicians rather than O&G specialists.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England: UK Royal College with parallel structure of membership, examinations (MRCS), e-learning, ePortfolio and clinical guidance — a structural peer in how UK medical royal colleges monetize training and credentialing.
• General Medical Council (GMC): UK statutory regulator for medical practice that ultimately accredits RCOG specialty training; relevant peer for understanding the UK medical training and revalidation regulatory framework RCOG operates within.
• American College of Surgeons: US professional college offering board certification, fellowships, education and guidelines — a broad incumbent analogue illustrating how large specialty colleges operate globally in credentialing and member education.

Emerging players

• Royal College of Midwives (RCM): UK professional body for midwives, a strategic partner of RCOG with joint statements on workplace behaviour and maternity safety; comparable as a UK professional membership organization serving the maternity workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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