Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
The Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) will equip you with the expert knowledge and skills to comprehensively manage women with a gynaecological malignancy.
Introduction
Gynaecological Oncology is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Gynaecological oncologists are specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, awarded the Fellowship of RANZCOG (FRANZCOG), who have then completed a formal three-year training program in gynaecological cancer care.
They are competent in the comprehensive management of women with a gynaecological malignancy. The subspecialist will work in gynaecology with at least 66% of the time in gynaecological oncology.
Training documents and resources
Please click through the training and assessment requirements below for specific forms and documentation, as well as general guides and resources.
Apply for Prospective Approval (PA)
Each year, you must apply for Prospective Approval of your training program, including clinical and research experience, at least eight weeks before you intend to commence training.
How to apply
Changes to approved training
If you wish to make changes to your current approved prospective approval form, you must submit a new prospective approval document to your Training Program Coordinator for approval by the relevant Committee Chair.
Please submit this document prior to commencement of subspecialty training with the Year 1 prospective approval application.
Post-Year 3 training
Annual Registration and Statement of Understanding (SoU)
Please follow the steps below to submit your Post-Year 3 training registration form.
Click the ‘apply’ button below to complete the combined Subspecialty Post-Year 3 Registration and Statement of Understanding (SoU) online form.
Press the ‘submit’ button within the form.
Pay the Post-Year 3 annual training fee by 31st January (or as otherwise advised if you’re commencing training in August).
Post-Year 3 progress reports
During Post-Year 3 training, you must submit a progress report every six months post-clinical training, and thereafter every six months, until all requirements are completed, and you are eligible to apply for certification.
Please follow the link below to download the progress report form.
Contact
As a starting point, please contact your CGO Training Program Coordinator.
CGO Training Program Coordinator
Email: cgo@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9412 2924
Other useful contacts include:
Examinations and Assessment Team
Email: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au
Training Support Unit
Email: traineeliaison@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 6102 2096