Pathology explains how and why disease develops, making it essential for understanding the conditions you'll manage throughout your career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Our free MRCOG Part 1 pathology revision notes cover the core principles tested in the exam in a clear, concise and clinically relevant way.

Mapped to the MRCOG Part 1 syllabus, the notes cover cell injury and death, inflammation and wound healing, haemostasis, thrombosis and embolism, neoplasia and the spread of tumours, and the pathology of gynaecological and placental disease. Each topic is linked to the clinical scenarios that commonly appear in single best answer (SBA) questions, such as recognising the features of benign and malignant ovarian tumours, understanding cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and explaining the mechanisms behind venous thromboembolism in pregnancy.

Whether you're strengthening your foundations or reviewing topics before the exam, these notes help you understand disease processes rather than just memorise them. They're free to access and designed to work alongside your question practice.

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