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 2022 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.
Applications close at 5:00 PM AEST. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team at: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 November 2022 | Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Closed |
Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6 November 2022 | Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Closed |
Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8 September 2022 | Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6 November 2022 | Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Closed |
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Closed |
Oral examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20 November 2022 | Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Closed |
Urogynaecology (CU)
Written examination
| Examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8 September 2022 | Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Closed |
Fees
Online application process
To finalise your examination application, you will need to:
submit your application form, including payment details for the examination fee — please see the Dates and Registration section in your chosen subspecialty above
advise the Examinations and Assessment team via email if you have a sponsor for the examination: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au
Once you’ve submitted your application, you will receive email communication from the College to:
acknowledge your application and payment
confirm your eligibility to sit the examination (sent out 2–3 weeks after applications have closed)
If you wish to withdraw from an examination after submitting your application, please contact the Examinations and Assessment team via email: assessment@ranzcog.edu.au.
Before submitting your application, please refer to the RANZCOG Regulations (sections C4–C6 on the FRANZCOG Written and Oral 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 2022, the written examination will be delivered in an computer-based format at examination centres in major cities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Please refer to the online registration form when applications are open form 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
Until further notice, the oral exam will held in an online format. The College will invite you to attend a RANZCOG regional office in the capital city where you reside.
Invigilators will be present at the examination, while examiners will deliver the examination questions via video conference.
The examination will follow a structured oral examination format, as follows:
| Assessment | Time |
|---|---|
| 8–9 stations, each involving: – 5 minutes for reading (and taking notes) – 15 minutes for examination – 20 marks Total: 180 marks | Approximately 3 hours (subject to number of candidates) |
At each station, you will be assessed according to a global (holistic) scoring method, against a combination of the following domains:
History and examination
Investigations and interpreting results
Treatment/management
Clinical knowledge
Complex, urgent or unusual clinical presentations
Appropriate prioritisation of patient management
Rapport with patient, support person and/or colleague
Respect of patient, support person and/or colleague
Communication skills
Resources
Trainees can access the below resources to prepare for the subspecialty examinations.
Results
Trainees will find out the release date for results at a pre-examination seminar.
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 a number of 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–C6 on the FRANZCOG Written and Oral Examinations).
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
EXAMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Exceptional Circumstance, Special Consideration and Reconsideration Policy
Recording of Assessments Policy
RANZCOG Release of Examination Results 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 )