DObst RCOG
DObst RCOG
DObst RCOG (pronounced: D-Obst R-C-O-G) is an abbreviation for the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. It is a postgraduate qualification awarded by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), a professional association based in the United Kingdom.
Etymology
The term "DObst RCOG" is an acronym derived from the words "Diploma", "Obstetricians" and "Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists". The term "Obstetricians" is derived from the Latin word "obstetrix", which means "midwife". The term "Gynaecologists" is derived from the Greek words "gynē" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study".
Related Terms
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Gynaecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Postgraduate education: A level of education taken after completing an undergraduate degree.
- Professional association: An organization seeking to further a particular profession and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession.
- United Kingdom: The country where the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is based.
See Also
- MRCOG: Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, a higher level of qualification than the DObst RCOG.
- FRCOG: Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the highest level of recognition awarded by the RCOG.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DObst RCOG
- Wikipedia's article - DObst RCOG
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