Fellowship of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ specialist training
·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ is proud to offer the only pathway to specialist qualification in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand — the Fellowship of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program.
Introduction
The F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program involves 276 weeks (six years) of hospital-based training and assessment. ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ is divided into two components: 184 weeks (four years) of Basic ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ, followed by an additional 92 weeks (two years) of Advanced ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ.
Basic ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ includes:
rotation through a minimum of two different hospitals, with at least 46 weeks in a hospital other than your ‘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
utilisation of resources through the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ e-learning platform
formative and summative assessments, including three-monthly appraisals and six-monthly assessment reports
experience in gynaecological oncology
Advanced training involves completion of relevant advanced training modules (ATMs), and a focus on:
extending your expertise in obstetrics and/or gynaecology
developing your research expertise
developing your experience in areas of special interest
Please note that you cannot progress to Advanced ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ until you have satisfactorily completed all Basic ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ requirements.
Apply
To learn more about the application steps, or to submit your online application form, please see our F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Trainee Selection page.
Eligibility
To apply for the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program you must be qualified in Medicine and Surgery, with a primary degree issued in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand, or from an approved international institution.
If you’re accepted into the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program, your training cannot commence until you have:
completed postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) or above
secured an accredited training position
obtained prospective approval of your training position from ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ
Course content
The Curriculum and Handbook documents below provide more information on the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program administration and curriculum.
Please note that the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Curriculum (4th edition) has been released for Year 1 trainees commencing in 2024.
To learn more about the new F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ curriculum, please watch our pre-recorded webinar:
Fees
All training and examination fees are payable in Australian dollars (AUD), and are not subject to Australian GST.
Contact
Trainee selection
For enquiries about the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ trainee selection process, please contact: trainee_selection@ranzcog.edu.au.
General enquiries
For general enquiries about the F·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ training program, please contact: .