Obstetrics and Gynaecology

An obstetrician-gynaecologist is a specialist doctor who cares for women and specialises in pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive health.

Minimum Time to Completion: 8 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy all of the following College regulations in order to be eligible for application to the training program:

Doctors must possess an approved Australian or New Zealand primary medical degree, or (for applicants in Australia) have successfully completed the requirements necessary to obtain the Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate
Have completed PGY2 or above
Applicants must have citizenship or have been granted permanent residency status in the country of application at the time of application to the College, or provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant will have all necessary approvals to undertake training in Australia or New Zealand by the date of commencement of training
Medical practitioners must possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme and must also meet any residency or visa requirements enabling employment at any hospital within the jurisdiction(s) for which they are applying, as well as documentary evidence of medical registration (general medical registration in Australia or New Zealand/AMC certification/permanent residency/visa requirements, as applicable) must be available to be provided if requested no later than the closing date for applications

Application Process

The RANZCOG Selection process submitted via College Selection Platform:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) – 24%
- Scored according to RANZCOG guidelines
Applicant-nominated referee – 12%
Institutional Reference – 24%
Interview (Centralised) – 40%

Application direct to Hospital

Note 1: Selection percentages vary between selection for interview and selection for training position, as well as AU and NZ applicants. Above is for AU training positions

Note 2: Application attempts capped at 3. If on your final attempt you rank within 10% of the required score, you will be granted an additional attempt.

RANZCOG Training Selection Process Guidelines 2022

RANZCOG Trainee Selection Process CV Scoring Guidelines 2022

Program Structure

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:

Rotation through a minimum of two different hospitals, with at least 46 weeks in a hospital other than that designated as the trainee’s ‘home’ or ‘base’ hospital and 23 weeks in a rural hospital.
Logged clinical work in obstetrics and gynaecology resulting in attainment of prescribed competency levels in specified procedures
Utilising the resources of CLIMATE, the RANZCOG e-learning platform
Formative and summative assessments, including three-monthly appraisals and six-monthly assessment reports
Experience in gynaecological oncology

The Advanced Program:

Advanced Training Modules (ATMs)

Fees

Annual Fee:

Annual Training Fee: $4,839

Exam Fee:

Written Exam: $2,362
Oral Exam: $4,516

Addmittance to Fellowship Fee

AUD $2,368

FRANZCOG Selection Fees

Application Fee: $803
Interview Fee: $1,242

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Certificate of Women’s Health
Diploma/Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Prevocational Pathway (PVP):
- Opportunities for prevocational doctors to acquire core knowledge and skills before they commence specialist training in O&G
- Ongoing professional development for participants who are in a transition period while seeking entry to the FRANZCOG training program
- Specific training in practical skills workshops relevant for the FRANZCOG Training Program
- Five (5) points under the Professional category in the CV application scoring process for the RANZCOG Trainee Selection Process.
Masters in Public Health
Pre-Vocational Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society Australia & New Zealand
Research
Rural Rotations

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY3

Training Duration (minimum)

6 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.

Year 1

Internship

Year 2

O+G / General / Medical / Surgical HMO

Year 3

Commence O+G Training (PGY3+)

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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