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Key Facts: Iraqi Board OB/GYN Exam
IBMS / MOHESR
Governing Body & Ministry
Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations
5 Years
Residency Training Duration
IBMS OB/GYN Curriculum
70%
Written & Clinical Pass Mark
IBMS Examination Regulations
100 MCQs
Practice Bank Study Items
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The Iraqi Board in Obstetrics & Gynecology (IBMS/MOHESR) requires a rigorous 5-year clinical residency evaluated through continuous logbook assessment, the Part 1 Primary Exam (end of Year 1; 100 MCQs in applied basic sciences, 70% pass), a Mid-Study essay exam (Year 4; 6 essays, 60% pass), thesis defense, and the Part 2 Final Exam (end of Year 5; two 100-MCQ written papers, 10-station OSCE, and slide OSPE, 70% pass). Up to 4 attempts are permitted for Part 1 and Part 2. This independent 100-question practice bank provides targeted theoretical review for the written papers of Part 1 and Part 2; it is not a clinical OSCE simulation or a replacement for accredited residency training.
Sample Iraqi Board OB/GYN Practice Questions
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1During a radical hysterectomy or pelvic lymphadenectomy, the ureter is at greatest risk of iatrogenic injury at several key anatomical junctions. At which specific anatomical relationship does the ureter pass immediately inferior to the uterine artery?
2Which pelvic floor muscle constitutes the primary dynamic muscular support for the pelvic viscera and is most susceptible to direct avulsion injury during an unassisted or instrumental vaginal delivery?
3A 28-year-old woman undergoing pelvic laparoscopy is noted to have a normal uterine fundus externally, but prior hysterosalpingography demonstrated two separate uterine cavities with a single cervix. What embryological mechanism accounts for a septate uterus?
4Which artery provides the primary blood supply to the uterine body, and from which branch of the internal iliac artery does it arise?
5In human reproductive genetics, what is the chromosomal constitution and primary phenotypic mechanism underlying Turner syndrome?
6Which hormone is synthesized directly by the syncytiotrophoblast, shares an identical alpha subunit with LH, FSH, and TSH, and maintains the corpus luteum in early gestation until luteoplacental shift?
7A 19-year-old nulligravida presents with primary amenorrhea and normal secondary sexual characteristics (Tanner stage 5 breasts and pubic hair). Pelvic ultrasound reveals a normal uterus and bilateral normal ovaries. Physical examination reveals an intact, bulging, bluish membrane at the introitus. What is the diagnosis?
8During laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy for gynecologic malignancy, which nerve is at risk of injury when dissecting along the medial border of the psoas major muscle within the obturator fossa?
9In the physiological two-cell, two-gonadotropin model of ovarian follicular steroidogenesis, which pituitary gonadotropin stimulates theca cells to synthesize androgens, and which enzyme converts these androgens to estrogens in granulosa cells?
10Which maternal anatomical change in the cardiovascular system during normal singleton pregnancy is considered physiological?
About the Iraqi Board OB/GYN Exam
The Fellowship of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations in Obstetrics & Gynecology (F.I.B.M.S.) is the highest professional qualification in women's healthcare awarded in Iraq by the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (IBMS), operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The comprehensive 5-year residency curriculum encompasses antenatal care, maternal-fetal medicine, labor ward delivery room supervision, complex cesarean deliveries, gynecological oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, family planning, and mandatory 1-month rotations in general surgery and urology during Year 5. Important disclosure: Achieving the FIBMS credential requires five years of hands-on hospital residency, an authenticated surgical logbook, an approved scientific dissertation, slide-based OSPE examinations, and multi-station clinical OSCE and oral viva assessments, which cannot be simulated by a written multiple-choice test. This 100-question multiple-choice practice bank is an independent English-language educational study resource designed to reinforce theoretical clinical knowledge, diagnostic decision-making, and emergency management principles for candidates preparing for the Part 1 and Part 2 written papers. It is not an official IBMS examination, does not provide OSCE stations or clinical delivery-room simulation, and is not a substitute for formal accredited clinical residency training.
Exam sponsor: Scientific Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (المجلس العراقي للاختصاصات الطبية — المجلس العلمي لاختصاص النسائية والتوليد). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The Iraqi Board in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a five-year structured clinical residency program governed by the Scientific Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (IBMS), under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The assessment framework consists of several key milestones: 1) Continuous Assessment throughout all five years, including a certified procedure logbook, seminar presentations, assignments, and case discussions. 2) Part I (Primary) Examination sat at the commencement of the second year, comprising 100 single best-answer MCQs in applied basic sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, genetics, pathology, microbiology, physiology, endocrinology, pharmacology, and biostatistics; passing mark 70%; maximum 4 attempts). 3) Mid-Study Written Examination in Year 4, consisting of 6 essay questions in general obstetrics and gynecology (60% passing mark; maximum 4 attempts). 4) Formal submission, review, and public defense of an original scientific dissertation during Year 4. 5) Part II (Final) Examination at the conclusion of Year 5, which consists of a theoretical written component (Paper 1: 100 MCQs in Obstetrics; Paper 2: 100 MCQs in Gynecology; passing mark 70%; maximum 4 attempts) and a clinical component (10-station Objective Structured Clinical Examination [OSCE] and a 100-mark slide-based Objective Structured Practical Examination [OSPE] covering both obstetrics and gynecology; passing mark 70%).
Time Limit
2 hours per written paper
Passing Score
70% minimal passing score on written papers and clinical examinations (60% on Year 4 mid-written essay exam)
Exam / Certification Fees
Prescribed by Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations / MOHESR regulatory bylaws
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Minimum 70% passing score on written and clinical examinations. Candidates must achieve at least 70% on the Part 1 Primary examination, at least 70% on the Part 2 written papers, and at least 70% across the clinical OSCE and OSPE stations. Each exam stage allows a maximum of 4 attempts. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Reproductive Anatomy, Embryology, Genetics & Basic Sciences
Surgical anatomy of the female pelvis and perineum, ureteric course and relationships, vascular supply, lymphatic drainage, Mullerian duct development, embryological anomalies, gametogenesis, chromosomal disorders, reproductive endocrinology, and placental physiology.
General & High-Risk Obstetrics
Preconception counseling, routine antenatal screening, medical disorders in pregnancy, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, twin gestations (chorionicity and complications), fetal growth restriction, and preterm labor.
Intrapartum Care, Fetal Monitoring & Obstetric Emergencies
Normal mechanisms of labor, cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation, partogram evaluation, operative vaginal delivery (ventouse and forceps), cesarean section surgical steps and complications, shoulder dystocia algorithms, massive postpartum hemorrhage, and uterine rupture.
General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Family Planning
Abnormal uterine bleeding (PALM-COEIN classification), acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse staging and management, urinary incontinence (stress and urgency), and modern contraceptive modalities.
Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Endocrinology
Screening and management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, invasive cervical carcinoma, endometrial hyperplasia and cancer, epithelial ovarian malignancies, gestational trophoblastic disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, amenorrhea, and assisted reproductive technologies.
Preparing for the Iraqi Board OB/GYN Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% minimal passing score on written papers and clinical examinations (60% on Year 4 mid-written essay exam)
- Assessment: The Iraqi Board in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a five-year structured clinical residency program governed by the Scientific Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (IBMS), under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The assessment framework consists of several key milestones: 1) Continuous Assessment throughout all five years, including a certified procedure logbook, seminar presentations, assignments, and case discussions. 2) Part I (Primary) Examination sat at the commencement of the second year, comprising 100 single best-answer MCQs in applied basic sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, genetics, pathology, microbiology, physiology, endocrinology, pharmacology, and biostatistics; passing mark 70%; maximum 4 attempts). 3) Mid-Study Written Examination in Year 4, consisting of 6 essay questions in general obstetrics and gynecology (60% passing mark; maximum 4 attempts). 4) Formal submission, review, and public defense of an original scientific dissertation during Year 4. 5) Part II (Final) Examination at the conclusion of Year 5, which consists of a theoretical written component (Paper 1: 100 MCQs in Obstetrics; Paper 2: 100 MCQs in Gynecology; passing mark 70%; maximum 4 attempts) and a clinical component (10-station Objective Structured Clinical Examination [OSCE] and a 100-mark slide-based Objective Structured Practical Examination [OSPE] covering both obstetrics and gynecology; passing mark 70%).
- Time limit: 2 hours per written paper
- Exam / certification fees: Prescribed by Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations / MOHESR regulatory bylaws Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the governing body and credential awarded by the Iraqi Board in Obstetrics & Gynecology?
The program is administered by the Scientific Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology under the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (IBMS / المجلس العراقي للاختصاصات الطبية), which operates under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). Successful graduates are awarded the Fellowship of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations (F.I.B.M.S.) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
What is the assessment timeline across the 5-year OB/GYN residency?
The curriculum consists of five structured years: 1) Continuous assessment via logbook throughout all years; 2) Part 1 (Primary) written exam at the beginning of Year 2 (100 MCQs covering applied basic sciences; 70% pass); 3) Research protocol approval in Year 3; 4) Mid-Study written exam (6 essay questions; 60% pass) and dissertation defense in Year 4; and 5) Part 2 Final Exam at the end of Year 5, featuring two written papers (Paper 1 Obstetrics 100 MCQs, Paper 2 Gynecology 100 MCQs; 70% pass), a 10-station clinical OSCE, and a 100-mark slide-based OSPE.
What are the passing standards and retake policies for Iraqi Board OB/GYN exams?
Candidates must score at least 70% to pass the Part 1 Primary examination, at least 70% on each written paper of the Part 2 Final examination, and at least 70% on the clinical OSCE and OSPE examinations (with 60% required on the Year 4 mid-written essay exam). Candidates are permitted a maximum of 4 attempts to pass either the Part 1 or Part 2 examinations; failing to pass within four attempts leads to academic dismissal from the program.
In what language are the Iraqi Board OB/GYN written and clinical exams conducted?
The Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations publishes this council's curriculum, syllabus and reference list in English, and English-language proficiency appears among the admission requirements set by the Ministry. The council's published curriculum does not, however, contain any statement of the language in which the examination papers themselves are set, so no language of assessment is asserted here. This site is an independent English-language study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations; candidates should confirm the language of their sitting directly with their Scientific Council.
Does this 100-question practice bank include clinical OSCE stations or replace delivery-room training?
No. The Iraqi Board FIBMS credential requires 5 years of immersive hospital residency, delivery room supervision, complex surgical operations, an authenticated logbook, and practical clinical OSCE and slide OSPE assessments. This independent 100-question practice bank focuses exclusively on theoretical written knowledge and clinical decision-making for Part 1 and Part 2 written papers; it is not an OSCE or clinical delivery-room simulation and cannot replace accredited residency training.