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It’s time! You have successfully completed Part 2 Written exam, and you are one step closer to achieving your dream of pursuing a medical career in Ireland. Now, you have to prepare for what’s next after the Part 2 Written exam: the MRCPI OBG Part 2 OSCE/ Clinical exam. This is the final exam of the MRCPI in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which assesses your competence to apply your scientific knowledge in clinical practice.

The MRCPI OBG Part OSCE Exam

As mentioned above, the Clinical exam tests your skills in real-world scenarios, and it is divided into two parts:

• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): The MRCPI OBG Part 2 OSCE is a practical exam, involving seven 10-minute stations, where candidates must interpret results, such as CTGs and imaging. Such activities need them to demonstrate specific technical skills and manage simulated clinical scenarios.

Key Skills: In the exam, the examiners test specific technical skills, like instrumental delivery on a mannequin, and soft skills, such as empathy, clarity, and professionalism.

Strategies to Ace MRCPI OBG Part 2 OSCE

The OBG Part 2 OSCE differs significantly from the MRCPI OBG Part 2 written exam, requiring technical skills aligned with the Irish standard. Therefore, here are some strategies to ace Part 2 OSCE:

• Concentrate on Irish Guidelines: Rather than focusing on textbooks and multiple resources, you should concentrate on practising medicine according to the Irish National Guidelines and RCOG (UK) standards. While attending the exam, always assume you are in a fully resourced Irish teaching hospital.
• Practice Time Management: While attending the exam, it is necessary to strategically split the time. Here’s an effective plan: spend 3 minutes on history, 3 minutes on examination/ investigation, and the last 4 minutes specifically on management and counselling.
• Emphasise Communication: Communication is the key in this exam. You must communicate with the patient clearly; for example, never tell a patient that she has “oligohydramnios”; clearly communicate that there is less water around the baby than there is supposed to be.
• Prioritise Safety: Ensure that you vocalise your safety checks, such as checking for allergies before prescribing medicine, offering a chaperone before an intimate examination, and ensuring the patient is stable before discussing discharge.

Enhance Your Study Plan with Us

The final part of this exam requires comprehensive preparation, which is what StudyMRCPI provides. Our advanced Part 2 OSCE course is specifically designed to build your clinical and communication skills by offering:

• Live, intensive Case discussions: We provide live sessions with case discussions for the MRCPI OBG Part 2 OSCE course led by our expert examiners, aiming to build your confidence, refine your communication, and help master the OSCE circuit.
• LMS 3.0: By enrolling in our online course, you can access our advanced StudyMEDICLMS 3.0, which provides an extensive library of guideline summaries, video demonstrations, and vast resources, such as question banks and notes.
• Expert Guidance: We have a panel of MRCPI-qualified experts, providing the targeted feedback you need to excel in the exam.
• Realistic Exam Simulation: We provide candidates with the best MRCPI Part 2 OSCE offline live circuit courses at various locations across the globe, simulating the real exam atmosphere with expert examiners.

At StudyMRCPI, we are providing two advanced live circuit courses, focusing exclusively on the upcoming February 2026 Part 2 OSCE exam.

• 2-Day Live Circuit Course in Dubai: With StudyMRCPI, you can get access to a comprehensive 2-day intensive workshop, in which the experts help you focus on drilling core competencies, history-taking structures, and mastering the “Long-case” format. At the end of the circuit course, you will receive a full-scale mock exam, which will help you fully understand the exam hall conditions.
• 1-Day Live Circuit Course in Lahore: For South Asian candidates, we conduct a 1-day Live Circuit in Lahore, in which the experts will fine-tune your performance by running through high-probability stations, providing instant feedback after every circuit, which helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses so you can improve.

Conclusion

You are nearing the completion of gaining membership in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. This is the time you should fully focus, leaving no chance for failure. Ensure that you have full confidence and familiarity with the exam format.

Utilise the expertise of StudyMRCPI and our other MRCPI courses to further enhance your preparation.

If you have any questions or concerns about the course, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team..

 Written By: Muhammed Farzeen