Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology has become the standard revision aid for students preparing for examinations in obstetrics and gynaecology, particularly those candidates for the MRCOG Part I. A wealth of information is presented in a concise, didactic format, focusing on those facts that are generally considered to be neither contentious nor speculative. The fifth edition has been substantially updated to reflect the current understanding of the basic sciences underpinning the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This book will also be of value to professionals wishing to refresh their basic scientific knowledge. Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta Anatomy General Physiology and biochemistry Endocrinology Pathology Microbiology Pharmacology Tim Chard is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. Richard Lilford is Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Birmingham.

This book helps doctors to learn the basic sciences for obstetrics and gynaecology and to pass the MRCOG Part 1 exam by extending the reader's knowledge and understanding of the basic medical sciences and their relevance to obstetrics and gynaecology.

A fully updated and illustrated handbook providing comprehensive coverage of all curriculum areas covered by the MRCOG Part 1 examination.

Providing a clear explanation of the relevant medical science behind the individual medical specialties, Basic Science for Core Medical Training and the MRCP, is an indispensable part of a candidate's MRCP preparation. Directly linked to the Royal College exam, the book follows the same systems-based approach as the syllabus for accurate and effective revision. With full coverage of basic science for the medical specialities, the book features material on genetics, cellular, molecular and membrane biology, and biochemistry. Content is presented in an illustrated and easy-to-read format, ensuring that the basic science for each medical specialty is more approachable and accessible. A focus on how the basic sciences aid understanding of clinical practice is reinforced through key tables of differential diagnoses and pharmacology. Ten multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter consolidate learning and enable candidates to test their knowledge. The book also covers common examination errors and areas of misunderstanding to aid learning and help candidates avoid common pitfalls.

This textbook takes a new, dynamic approach to the basic sciences in obstetrics and gynaecology. It teaches candidates all they need to know for the MRCOG Part 1 examination by extending the understanding of the basic medical sciences and their relevance to obstetrics and gynaecology. Like conventional textbooks it teaches what is 'true', but it also what is 'false', and why. The most complex concepts are discussed in a problem-based format so that the relevant basic sciences are taught and drawn together in context.

This new edition of Textbook for MRCOG –1: Basic Sciences in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a comprehensive resource for candidates preparing for the MRCOG Part 1 exam, and all medical students wishing to pursue specialisation in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK. The book is divided into seventeen sections, in accordance with the latest exam format and curriculum from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). The second edition has been fully revised and updated and includes two new chapters on data interpretation and image-based questions. Images, flowcharts and tables assist learning and each topic concludes with SBAs (Single Best Answers) to help students prepare for examinations. 1200 SBAs are included throughout the book. Key Points Comprehensive study resource for MRCOG Part 1 exam candidates Fully revised, second edition with new topics included Includes 1200 SBA questions for self-assessment Previous edition (9789385891281) published in 2016