​Max Healthcare and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK Collaborate to bring MRCOG program to North India

New Delhi, February 6^th 2024: A strategic partnership to improve the specialist training curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology was today launched by Max Healthcare Institute Limited and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK. The strategic partnership is to improve the obstetrics and gynaecology speciality training programme. The collaboration aims to use the advantages of both groups to advance and carry out obstetrics and gynaecology training, as well as assessment and certification of training in India.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director, Max Healthcare Institute Limited, said, "We are delighted to partner with RCOG UK to bring best in class education in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology in India. This collaboration will enable us to leverage the latest advancements in training, support, e-learning content, and training e-portfolio along with access to 70 RCOG training courses in-person or virtually. With continued guidance and support on the MRCOG examinations, this partnership is a great value proposition for young health professionals wanting to develop a career in obstetrics and gynaecology”.

Ranee Thakar, President RCOG UK, added, “We are honoured to be working with a prestigious organisation as Max Healthcare, renowned for its commitment to the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care. As a truly global college, I am very proud that we have a large and growing membership in India and this programme will provide opportunities to further grow the number of RCOG trained doctors alongside our Indian Fellows, Members and Associates who play a vital role in helping the College to deliver our mission to improve the health of women and girls globally.”

Adding, Kate Lancaster CEO RCOG UK said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Max Healthcare to develop an RCOG accredited programme that supports Obs & Gyn doctors in their education and training. This exciting collaboration brings together our two organisations to improve the health of women and girls through high quality, structured education and training, alongside the gold standard MRCOG qualification.”

Max Healthcare and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists UK (RCOG), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the strategic collaboration.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Rakesh Kaushik, Director Legal & Regulatory Affairs of Max Healthcare and Ms Kate Lancaster, Chief Executive RCOG UK.