Subspecialty examinations
Find everything you need to know about examinations for our five subspecialty training programs — CGO, CMFM, COGU, CREI and CU.
Dates and registration
Trainees undertaking subspecialty training must complete a written and oral examination (with the exception of the Certification in Urogynaecology, which does not have an oral examination).
Examination and registration dates for 2024 are detailed in the tables below.
A link to an online registration form will be visible if applications are currently open for your subspecialty examination.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Please note that applications close at 5:00 PM AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 14 June 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Monday 5 February 2024 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6 October 2024 | Monday 6 May 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 | Not yet open |
Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Monday 5 February 2024 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6 October 2024 | Monday 6 May 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 | Not yet open |
Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 August 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Monday 5 February 2024 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 27 October 2024 | Monday 6 May 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 | Not yet open |
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 August 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Monday 5 February 2024 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 27 October 2024 | Monday 6 May 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 | Not yet open |
Urogynaecology (CU)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 30 September 2024 | Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Monday 5 February 2024 | Closed |
Fees
Online application process
Please follow the steps below to apply online.
Submit your online expression of interest to sit the examination
Please see the relevant Dates and Registration section above
All expressions of interest are subject to eligibility checking after the closing date of applications
Once checking has been finalised, you will receive a letter from the College confirming your eligibility to sit the examination (within four weeks after applications have closed)
Upon receiving the eligibility outcome, you must pay the examination fees within seven days to finalise your examination application
Please advise the Examinations and Assessment team via email (assessment@ranzcog.edu.au):
If you have a sponsor for the examination
If you wish to withdraw from an examination after submitting your application
Before submitting your application, please refer to the RANZCOG Regulations (sections C4–C5 on the Subspecialty Examinations) for more information on topics such as eligibility, availability of places and withdrawals.
Format
Trainees must complete a written and oral examination for subspecialty certification in:
Gynaecological oncology (CGO)
Maternal fetal medicine (CMFM)
Obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound (COGU)
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (CREI)
If you’re undertaking subspecialty training in urogynaecology (CU), you must complete a written examination only.
Any requests for examination accommodations must be made by an application for special consideration, accompanied by evidence of the exceptional grounds for the application.
Written examination
The written examination comprises 10 short-answer questions (150 marks) to assess your knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. The time allowed is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
In 2023, the written examination will be delivered in a computer-based format, at examination centres and College regional offices in major cities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Please refer to the online registration form when applications are open for a list of cities.
For more information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully sit the examination, please refer to your subspecialty handbook.
Oral examination
From 2023, the oral examination will be delivered face-to-face at a venue in Melbourne for all subspecialties, with the exception of CREI, using a structured oral examination format.
Results
Trainees will be advised of the release date for results at a pre-examination Q&A webinar held prior to the examination.
On this date, you will be able to access your results by logging into Integrate with your five-digit RANZCOG ID number and your password.
The College recommends accessing your Integrate account well before the release date to confirm your login details. To reset your password, please click the ‘Forgotten password’ link.
Please note that the College has several checks in place to ensure that all examination results are correct prior to release. As such, the College does not remark examinations unless a procedural error has been identified.
Policies and procedures
The below policies relate to examinations and may be of interest. More information on examinations can also be found in the RANZCOG Regulations (sections C4–C5 on the Subspecialty Examinations).
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy
RANZCOG Release of Examination Results Policy
Recording of Assessments Policy
RANZCOG Examinations Emergency Policy
Contact
Technical support
For technical support relating to examination applications and results, please contact: help@ranzcog.edu.au or 03 9114 3905.
General enquiries
For general enquiries, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team via email at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au
Our team can assist you with:
withdrawing an examination application
rescheduling an examination (due to COVID-19 or another reason)
examination accommodations and special consideration
examination sponsorship (e.g. workplace support)