CPD for Fellows
Making CPD easier
The RANZCOG CPD program has moved to an annual CPD cycle.”
The new cycle from 1 July 2022 will run for 18 months and be considered ‘transitional’ to enable Fellows and members to understand the new requirements and bring the CPD program into a calendar year cycle that is now required by the Medical Board of Australia. Please note the number of hours will not be increased during this transitional 18-month period and will remain as a minimum 50 hours a year as outlined in the table below.
Fellows and members will be required to record a minimum of 50 CPD hours each year, across the three domains, as outlined in the table below.
| Total (hours) | Educational activities | Outcome measurement* (OM) | Performance review (PR)* | Remaining OM/PR* | Remaining hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 11 |
*A revised allocation of hours for OM and PR has been introduced that will require a minimum of 50% (25 hours) across both domains with a minimum of 5 hours within each.
Requirements
Requirements for all Fellows
Fellows practising on either a part-time or full-time basis must accrue a minimum of 150 CPD hours within the 3-year period (1/7/2019 – 30/6/2022). A minimum of 38 CPD hours must be accrued in each of the domains however, due to the COVID-19 exemption applied to all Fellows and members during the current triennium, the minimum requirements in each domain have been reduced to 26 CPD hours.
For the new CPD cycle effective 1/7/22, the MBA has introduced a revised allocation of hours for Outcome Measure (OM) and Performance Review (PR) that will require an annual minimum of 50% (25 hours) across both domains with a minimum of 5 hours within each. The remaining hours can then be applied to either OM or PR.
These revised minimum hours requirements under OM and PR have also been applied for the remainder of the current Triennium (2019-2021) to help Fellows, particularly part-time, semi-retired and rural Fellows.Updates will be reflected in My.RANZCOG by end of October 2021.
The revised allocation of hours for COVID-19 exemptions, OM and PR are detailed in the table below.
| Domain | Minimum hours prior to COVID-19 exemption | Revised minimum hours (accounting for COVID-19 exemption and revised OM and PR hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Educational activities | 38 hours | 26 hours |
| Outcome measurement (OM) | 38 hours | 10 hours |
| Performance review (PR) | 38 hours | 10 hours |
| Remaining hours across OM and/or PR | N/A | 32 hours |
| Remaining hours in any domain | 36 hours | 26 hours |
| Total | 150 hours | 104 hours |
Please note, that Fellows who commenced their CPD program after 1 July 2019 will have their hours pro-rated accordingly in their CPD program.
Additional CPD requirements for subspecialists
All RANZCOG Subspecialists must accrue at least 70 of the 104 hours required over the three year period within their subspecialty area.
In addition to the 70 hour subspecialty requirement, CGO, CREI and CU subspecialists each have requirements as follows:
CGO (Certification in Gynaecological Oncology)
Participation in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT meetings) is mandatory for all CGO subspecialists (min. 20 hours).
Note: From 1 July 2022 it will be mandatory for all CGO subspecialists to participate in a minimum of 60 hours of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT meetings) each triennium, however you are encouraged to completed at least 30 hours participation in MDT between now and the end of the Triennium, 30 June 2022.
CREI (Certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) and CU (Certification in Urogynaecology)
Subspecialty checklist required every triennium. Please note: no other subspecialties (CGO, CMFM & COGU) are required to complete a subspecialty checklist.
Providing evidence of RANZCOG membership
I don’t have a current Fellowship Certificate
There are several documents available to you via Integrate:
The CPD Letter of Participation confirms your status with the College and that you are registered for a CPD program. It does not provide evidence that you are meeting your CPD requirements. This is available to download from your CPD Online portal at any time.
The CPD Statement of Hours summarises the number of CPD hours you have completed to date in your triennium. It provides information on whether you are on track to meet your CPD requirements. This is available to download from your CPD Online portal at any time.
The CPD Compliance Statement is formal confirmation that you have met all your CPD requirements for the most recent triennium. It is only available to download at the end of the triennium.
You can download CPD documents by logging in to Integrate and navigating to CPD Online.
If you are having trouble navigating CPD Online, please contact cpd@ranzcog.edu.au for assistance.
An external body won’t accept a CPD compliance statement
In this case, please contact the Membership team for assistance via membership@ranzcog.edu.au or telephone on +613 9412 2908.
CPD hours and verification checks
Overdue in competing hours and/or providing verification documents
Fellows in this category will be contacted regarding individual arrangements. It is recommended that you attempt to finalise your outstanding requirements as soon as you can. Once complete, you will be able to download a CPD Compliance Statement.
Changes in circumstance
Periods of leave
If you have been absent from medical practice for a period greater than 6 months due to parental leave, ill health or other exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible for an exemption to be applied to your current CPD period.
Requests for exemptions can be made in writing to the Chair of the Continuing Professional Development Committee (CPD Committee). Proof of parental leave, ill health or exceptional circumstances must be provided.
The Chair of the CPD Committee will consider requests for exemptions of 6–12 months; requests greater than 12 months will be considered by the full CPD Committee.
RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Parental and Extended Leave Reduction in Subscription Fees Policy and Procedure
Re-entry to practice and retraining policy
Other exemption circumstances
Click through to the following resources if you require a CPD exemption due to overseas travel or retirement.
RELATED RESOURCES
RELATED RESOURCES
Reduction in Subscription Fees Policy and Procedure
CPD for Fellows overseas