Applicants must satisfy the following College regulations in order to be eligible for application to the training
program:
In Australia and New Zealand, applicants cannot commence training unless they have completed PGY2 or above
and have obtained an accredited training position and prospective approval to undertake training in that position.
Applicants must have citizenship or have been granted permanent residency status in Australia at the time of
application to the College or provide satisfactory evidence that they will have all necessary approvals to
undertake training in Australia by the date of commencement of training.
Applicants must possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
The RANZCOG Selection process submitted via College Selection Platform:
Shortlisting for interview:
CV/Application – 70%
Applicant-nominated References – 30%
Selection for position:
CV/Application – 24%
Applicant-nominated References – 12%
Institutional Ranking – 24%
Interview – 40%
*These percentages for Australian positions, New Zealand positions are assessed with different percentages.
Application attempts capped at three. Applicants submitting their third valid attempt, who rank within 10% of the number of positions available for selection, will be granted one further attempt.
The FRANZCOG training program involves 276 weeks (6 years) of hospital-based training and assessment. Training is divided into two components: 184 weeks (4 years) of Basic Training, followed by an additional 92 weeks (2 years) of Advanced Training. Trainees cannot progress to Advanced Training until they have satisfactorily completed all Core Training requirements.
Basic Training:
Basic Training consists of 184 weeks (four years) of defined clinical and educational experience in training
hospitals. It includes rotation through two or more different hospitals, with at least:
The Advanced Program:
Advanced Training of 92 weeks (two years) involves completion of an Advanced Training Pathway (ATP), including relevant Advanced Training Modules (ATMs), and a focus on extending trainees’ expertise in obstetrics and/or gynaecology, developing research expertise and/or developing experience in areas of special interest.
Annual Training Fee: $5,621.00
Written Exam: $2,744.00
Oral Exam: $5,246.00
AUD $2,642.00
Selection Application Fee: AUD $896.00
Selection Interview Fee: AUD $1,385.00
PGY Intake Year (earliest)
Training Duration (minimum)
Applicants must satisfy the following College regulations in order to be eligible for application to the training
program:
In Australia and New Zealand, applicants cannot commence training unless they have completed PGY2 or above
and have obtained an accredited training position and prospective approval to undertake training in that position.
Applicants must have citizenship or have been granted permanent residency status in Australia at the time of
application to the College or provide satisfactory evidence that they will have all necessary approvals to
undertake training in Australia by the date of commencement of training.
Applicants must possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
The RANZCOG Selection process submitted via College Selection Platform:
Shortlisting for interview:
CV/Application – 70%
Applicant-nominated References – 30%
Selection for position:
CV/Application – 24%
Applicant-nominated References – 12%
Institutional Ranking – 24%
Interview – 40%
*These percentages for Australian positions, New Zealand positions are assessed with different percentages.
Application attempts capped at three. Applicants submitting their third valid attempt, who rank within 10% of the number of positions available for selection, will be granted one further attempt.
The FRANZCOG training program involves 276 weeks (6 years) of hospital-based training and assessment. Training is divided into two components: 184 weeks (4 years) of Basic Training, followed by an additional 92 weeks (2 years) of Advanced Training. Trainees cannot progress to Advanced Training until they have satisfactorily completed all Core Training requirements.
Basic Training:
Basic Training consists of 184 weeks (four years) of defined clinical and educational experience in training
hospitals. It includes rotation through two or more different hospitals, with at least:
The Advanced Program:
Advanced Training of 92 weeks (two years) involves completion of an Advanced Training Pathway (ATP), including relevant Advanced Training Modules (ATMs), and a focus on extending trainees’ expertise in obstetrics and/or gynaecology, developing research expertise and/or developing experience in areas of special interest.
Annual Training Fee: $5,621.00
Written Exam: $2,744.00
Oral Exam: $5,246.00
AUD $2,642.00
Selection Application Fee: AUD $896.00
Selection Interview Fee: AUD $1,385.00
PGY Intake Year (earliest)
Training Duration (minimum)
Excellent training environments and training opportunities for medical prevocational trainees.
Representing, advocating for and supporting all Victoria JMOs by improving their professional development, training and welfare.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.