Examinations
RANZCOG conducts examinations to ensure that trainees are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
Examinations platform
All written examinations are administered on RISR/Assess (formerly called Practique), an easy-to-use platform that meets the needs of our candidates, examiners and staff.
Examinations are a key component of all our training programs, so it’s important that we employ an interface that is simple and intuitive to use. Risr/Assess is designed for a desktop computer, but also works on a tablet or phone.
We recommend candidates familiarise themselves with the Risr/Assess platform before the examination day by accessing our demo site, as outlined below.
Username: DemoCandidate
Password: thisisdemoexam
Examination platform benefits
- Overview panel with easy navigation
- Question flagging to mark questions for later follow-up
- Timer alerts at 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 5 minutes
- Highlighter to emphasise important information
- Grid view to compare multiple images side by side
- Built-in notepad and calculator
- Cut, copy and paste keyboard shortcuts using Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V
- Elimination feature (for MCQs only) to narrow down choices efficiently
- Easy to see which questions have not been answered
- Supports high-quality images and videos directly within the user interface
- No interruptions or pop-ups once the exam has commenced
- Customisable font and background for those with colour perception preferences
- Overview panel with easy navigation
- Question flagging to mark questions for later follow-up
- Timer alerts at 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 5 minutes
- Highlighter to emphasise important information
- Grid view to compare multiple images side by side
- Built-in notepad and calculator
- Cut, copy and paste keyboard shortcuts using Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V
- Elimination feature (for MCQs only) to narrow down choices efficiently
- Easy to see which questions have not been answered
- Supports high-quality images and videos directly within the user interface
- No interruptions or pop-ups once the exam has commenced
- Customisable font and background for those with colour perception preferences
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Board of Examiners
Fellows, Associates (Procedural) and Associates (Advanced Procedural) may apply to be appointed to the RANZCOG Board of Examiners. It is expected that examiners will make themselves available for at least one examination activity per year. Professional Development (PD) points can be earned by contributing to examination activities.
What is involved?
The Board of Examiners has five levels of membership:
RANZCOG Associate (Advanced Procedural)
RANZCOG Fellowship (FRANZCOG)
Subspecialty (CGO, CMFM, COGU, CREI, CU)
Examiners may be involved in activities such as:
Developing questions for written examinations
Developing cases for oral examinations
Reviewing and marking examination questions
Participating in standard setting activities
Examining candidates at oral examinations
Providing feedback to candidates who have failed
Emeritus Examiner appointment
Appointment to Emeritus Examiner level is an honorary role, recognising a record of distinguished service as a RANZCOG examiner.
Nominations should be made in writing to the Chair of the Education and Assessment Committee and must include a written justification for the recommendation for appointment and a seconder for the nomination. Please email to examinations@ranzcog.edu.au.