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RANZCOG
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Recent updates
Training Fees: updates
You should have received your fees invoice for 2025 via email. Â鶹ֱ²¥understands that this may be a financially demanding time for many, particularly given the challenges of the current economic climate.
If you are a FÂ鶹ֱ²¥or subspecialty trainee and wish to pay your fees in four-instalments throughout the year, please complete and submit the by 31 January 2025.
Find out more about the new FÂ鶹ֱ²¥ Trainee in Financial Difficulty Bursary.
Trainees who take Extended Leave or Research Leave may be eligible for a partial reduction or refund of their Annual Training Fee.
Â鶹ֱ²¥is pleased to share its with you. This report provides transparency around the costs associated with delivering training and exams throughout FY 2023/ 2024.
Added 28/11/2024
CWH/PTP/APTP trainees
Connect with other Certificate and Procedural trainees: Visit the .
Added 26 November 2024
Fostering Respect: latest progress report released
Â鶹ֱ²¥has reached the halfway point of its Fostering Respect Action Plan, a four-year project to build more respectful O&G workplaces and training environments.
View the latest progress report for the actions completed to combat bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Trainees can access confidential/anonymous support through the Training Support Unit or can visit our Wellbeing webpage for information on external services.
Added 15/08/2024
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥trainees: Preparing for examinations
Please see the following information outlining new Â鶹ֱ²¥& RCOG eLearning resources. For more information: click here or contact: elearningsupport@ranzcog.edu.au
Added 24 June 2024
In case you missed it…
Here you can find older updates that are still relevant:
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥Trainees: Information on the Mini-MSF requirement for year 1 trainees
The Mini -MSF requirement is now available for year 1 trainees to complete Semester 2, 2024. For further information please follow this link here.
Added 31 July 2024
All trainees: Do you know where to find your employer’s bullying, harassment and discrimination policy?
Happy new semester! Whether it’s your first day at a new site or you’re a long-standing employee, it’s good to know where to find this policy, if you ever need it.
You can findÌýRANZCOG’s bullying, harassment and discrimination policy and resource guide here.
Visit our wellbeing webpage to find out more or to get support.
Added 31 July 2024
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥Trainees: Information on the updated APSS forms
All APSS forms have now been revised – including the general APSS form, colposcopy, ultrasound A and B and advanced obstetrics ultrasounds. The updated forms can now be accessed on the FÂ鶹ֱ²¥Training and Assessments page.Ìý
The recording of the APSS updates webinar hosted by RANZCOG’s Dean of Education, Professor Ian Symonds, a comprehensive FAQ, an instructional guide for assessors and a video of overview of the changes can be accessed here.
For further questions please contact curriculum@ranzcog.edu.au.Ìý
Added 2 April 2024
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥trainees: Curriculum update
The new FÂ鶹ֱ²¥Curriculum (4th Edition) is now live and will be rolled out initially for trainees commencing in 2024. For more information, and view the new curriculum.
Added 28 February 2024
FRANZCOG/Subspecialty/SIMG trainees
Our Trainee and SIMG in Difficulty Policy and Procedure has been updated. Read more.
Added 28 February 2024
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥trainees: Level 4 and 5 trainees
As you may be aware, leniency was offered during the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to the limited opportunity for trainees to complete APSS and sit oral exams. As the impact of COVID-19 subsides, the progression from Basic to Advanced Training with outstanding Basic Training requirements has been reviewed by the Federal Training Accreditation Committee (TAC). Read more.
Added 7 August 2023
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice resource hub
Access a wide range of resources, including articles, webinars, guidelines, documentaries, podcasts, and leading organisations in LGBTQIA+ support, education, and advocacy. Enhance your knowledge, foster inclusivity, and create affirming spaces.
Added 10 July 2023
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥trainees: Mini-CEX for Year 1 trainees
The Mini-CEX is commencing in semester 2, 2023 for Year 1 trainees only. This assessment is a short observation of an aspect of clinical practice observed by a consultant or advanced trainee. Observations can take place in various settings and the whole process should take under 20 minutes. Read more.
Added 31 May 2023
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥trainees
FÂ鶹ֱ²¥Research Training Requirement Policy has been updated. Read more.
Added 17 April 2023
Surgical training backlogs
Â鶹ֱ²¥has called on governments to address surgical training backlogs. Read more.
Added 17 April 2023
Trainee leave entitlements
President Dr Benjamin Bopp has written to governments across Australia advocating for improved trainee leave entitlements. Read more.
Added 3 April 2023
Contact your local office
Click the below links to email your local office:
Aotearoa New Zealand trainees: nztraining@ranzcog.org.nz
ACT trainees: act@ranzcog.edu.au
NSW trainees: nswtraining@ranzcog.edu.au
Queensland trainees: qldtraining@ranzcog.edu.au
South Australian and Northern Territory trainees: sa-nt@ranzcog.edu.au
Victorian and Tasmanian trainees: vic-tas@ranzcog.edu.au
Western Australian trainees: wa@ranzcog.edu.au