Global health
Â鶹ֱ²¥aims to build the capacity of the O&G workforce in Pacific Island countries through support for training, education and research.
RANZCOG, members and trainees contribute to women’s health around the world. They have worked or continue to work in 50 countries outside of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting global women’s health via workforce capacity building, providing clinical care, screening, health promotion, and development of guidelines.
What we do
We support Pacific O&G trainees and specialists by:
offering Â鶹ֱ²¥Affiliate Membership to Pacific O&G specialists
providing access to Â鶹ֱ²¥resources and scholarships
working in collaboration with local, regional and international partners, including Pacific Medical Schools, O&G Societies and Ministries of Health, Medical Colleges within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and non-government organisations working in the Pacific
raising awareness about global women’s health issues
We provide resources, scholarships, networking and research support for the O&G training programs at the University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Fiji National University College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
ADVOCACY
ADVOCACY
Global Health Action Plan
Resources for Pacific O&G clinicians
COLLEGE RESOURCES
COLLEGE RESOURCES
Patient information resources
Statements and guidelines directory
COVID-19 and Pregnancy in Resource-Limited Environments
O&G MANUAL FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
Read about the Solomon Islands Medical Partnership for Learning Education and Research (SIMPLER). , a resource developed as part of SIMPLER and designed to promote high-quality care for local women.
ANZJOG
O&G Magazine
Acquire
Pacific O&G webinar series
Apply for a scholarship
For clinicians in the Pacific
We offer the following scholarships to Pacific O&G trainees and specialists to support their training and professional development.
For clinicians in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
We also support Fellows and trainees from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to participate in international O&G conferences, and further their career goals with travel funding.
Join the Global Health Facebook group
Our private Global Health Facebook is open to Pacific Affiliate members, Pacific O&G trainees, as well as members and trainees based in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The group provides O&G clinicians across the Pacific, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand the opportunity to engage with each other, share information, and participate in discussions in a supportive environment.
Contribute to O&G Magazine
Do you have an interest in global women’s health or have experience working or volunteering in low and middle-income countries?
is a fantastic print and online platform to highlight global women’s health issues or initiatives. If you don’t have time to prepare a written contribution, you can be interviewed and have an article written for you.
Email us if you wish to contribute a global health story to O&G Magazine.
Volunteer or work overseas
There are no opportunities available at this time.
What is it like volunteering in O&G?
Share your story
We collect stories from Fellows, members and trainees about their experiences volunteering or working in low- and middle-income countries.
Make a donation
Donate medical equipment
The College is not able to accept donations of medical equipment; medical equipment in good condition can be donated to:
Make a financial donation
Your donation helps us support women’s health in the Pacific via scholarships for training and professional development of Pacific O&G clinicians, and grants for women’s health projects.
Contact
For further information please contact the Global Health Unit coordinator:
Email: globalhealth@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9412 2926
Disclaimer
The links to external resources provided on this page do not signify that Â鶹ֱ²¥endorses or makes any representation or claim regarding the resources, programs or websites.
Fellows, members and trainees interested in volunteering or working overseas should directly seek information from the contacts provided and inform themselves of current government travel advisories through or .
Unless otherwise advised, Â鶹ֱ²¥does not assess or conduct probity on external organisations. Â鶹ֱ²¥accepts no liability, and we encourage applicants to conduct their own due diligence on the suitability of any volunteer or paid roles. Associated costs with volunteering or paid engagement shall be at the applicant’s expense unless a Â鶹ֱ²¥grant or approved funding covers the volunteer or paid role.