Subspecialty Examinations
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Subspecialty examinations
Trainees undertaking subspecialty training must complete examinations as part of their training program.
All examination and registration dates for 2026 have been confirmed. A link to an online registration form will be visible when applications are open for your preferred examination date.
Applications close at 5:00pm (Melbourne time). Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on examination dates and registration, please contact the Examinations team at: examinations@ranzcog.edu.au
Key dates, registration and exam formats
Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
Dates and registration
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 August 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 12 October 2027 |
| Oral examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 7 November 2026 | Monday 2 March 2026 | Monday 23 March 2026 | Closed | Tuesday 8 December 2026 |
| Saturday 20 November 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 14 December 2027 |
Formats
| Formats | Information |
|---|---|
| Written |
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring. For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CGO Training Program Handbook and CGO Curriculum V3.3 (for 2027 exams).
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| Oral | All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format. |
Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
Dates and registration
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 4 June 2027 | Monday 25 January 2027 | Monday 15 February 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 20 July 2027 |
| Oral examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 29 August 2027 | Monday 25 January 2027 | Monday 15 February 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 28 September 2027 |
Formats
| Formats | Information |
|---|---|
| Written |
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring. For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CMFM Training Program Handbook and CMFM Curriculum V3.3 (for 2027 exams).
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| Oral | All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format. |
Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
Dates and registration
| Theory examination (TE) date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 3 September 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 19 October 2027 |
| Clinical imaging examination (CIE) date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 3 September 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 19 October 2027 |
Formats
| Formats | Information |
|---|---|
| Theory (TE) |
The theory examination will be delivered via remote proctoring. For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the COGU Training Program Handbook and COGU Curriculum V3.5 (for 2027 exams).
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| Clinical Imaging (CIE) |
The clinical imaging examination is a digital written examination which will replace the oral (OSCE) examination.
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Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)
Dates and registration
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 August 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 12 October 2027 |
| Oral examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 8 November 2026 | Monday 2 March 2026 | Monday 23 March 2026 | Closed | Tuesday 8 December 2026 |
| Sunday 7 November 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 30 November 2027 |
Formats
| Formats | Information |
|---|---|
| Written |
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring. For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CREI Training Program Handbook and CREI Curriculum V3.4 (for 2027 exams).
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| Oral |
All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format. The Certificate of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) subspecialty oral examination will return to a face-to-face format starting with the November 2025 examination. Candidates preparing for the November 2025 examination will be required to attend in-person, which will involve direct interactions with examiners and simulated patients. For further information, please email the Examinations Team at examinations@ranzcog.edu.au. |
Urogynaecology (CU)
Dates and registration
| Written examination date | Applications open | Applications close | Application link | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 August 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | TBC | Tuesday 12 October 2027 |
Format
| Format | Information |
|---|---|
| Written |
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. For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CU Training Program Handbook and CU Curriculum V3.6 (for 2027 exams).
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Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
Oral examination – 2026
Saturday 7 November 2026
Applications opening period: Monday 2 March 2026 – Monday 23 March 2026
Registration link: Closed
Release date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Written examination – 2027
Friday 27 August 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 12 October 2027
Oral examination – 2027
Saturday 20 November 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 14 December 2027
Formats
Written examination
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring.
For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CGO Training Program Handbook and CGO Curriculum V3.3 (for 2027 exams).
- Assessment – Short-answer component
- Questions – 10 questions
- Marks – 150 marks
- Duration – 3 hours 15 minutes
Oral examination
All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format.
Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
Written examination – 2027
Friday 4 June 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 25 January 2027 – Monday 15 February 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 20 July 2027
Oral examination – 2027
Sunday 29 August 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 25 January 2027 – Monday 15 February 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 28 September 2027
Formats
Written examination
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring.
For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CMFM Training Program Handbook and CMFM Curriculum V3.3 (for 2027 exams).
- Assessment – Short-answer component
- Questions – 10 questions
- Marks – 150 marks
- Duration – 3 hours 15 minutes
Oral examination
All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format.
Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
Theory examination (TE) – 2027
Friday 3 September 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 19 October 2027
Clinical examination (CIE) – 2027
Friday 3 September 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 19 October 2027
Formats
Theory
The theory examination will be delivered via remote proctoring.
For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the COGU Training Program Handbook and COGU Curriculum V3.5 (for 2027 exams).
- Assessment – Short-answer component
- Questions – 10 questions
- Marks – 150 marks
- Duration – 3 hours 15 minutes
Clinical imaging
The clinical imaging examination is a digital written examination which will replace the oral (OSCE) examination.
- Assessment – Ultrasound image interpretation, as currently examined through images and video recordings
- Questions – 8 multi-part themes
- Duration – 3 hours 45 minutes
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)
Oral examination – 2026
Sunday 8 November 2026
Applications opening period: Monday 2 March 2026 – Monday 23 March 2026
Registration link: Closed
Release date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Written examination – 2027
Friday 27 August 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 12 October 2027
Oral examination – 2027
Sunday 7 November 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 30 November 2027
Formats
Written examination
The written examination will be delivered via remote proctoring.
For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CREI Training Program Handbook and CREI Curriculum V3.4 (for 2027 exams).
- Assessment – Short-answer component
- Questions – 10 questions
- Marks – 150 marks
- Duration – 3 hours 15 minutes
Oral examination
All Subspecialty Oral Examinations are delivered face-to-face at the Assessment Learning and Examination Centre (ALEC) in Melbourne using a structured oral examination format.
Urogynaecology (CU)
Written examination – 2027
Friday 27 August 2027
Applications opening period: Monday 12 April 2027 – Monday 3 May 2027
Registration link: TBC
Release date: Tuesday 12 October 2027
Format
Written examination
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.
For further information on the breadth and depth of knowledge required to successfully complete the examination, please refer to the CU Training Program Handbook and CU Curriculum V3.6 (for 2027 exams).
- Assessment – Short-answer component
- Questions – 10 questions
- Marks – 150 marks
- Duration – 3 hours 15 minutes
Eligibility
As outlined in the RANZCOG Regulations (Section C5.3), Subspecialty trainees must have been credited with a minimum of forty-six (46) weeks FTE of prospectively approved and satisfactory training in the subspecialty training program by the examination application closing date.
Important reminder
Candidates planning to sit the examination must submit their Training Assessment Record (6MA) as soon as possible after the end of the semester and well before the stipulated due date to allow sufficient time for review and approval.
This is particularly important for candidates who have not yet been credited with the minimum required training weeks (46 weeks) at the time of submitting their expression of interest for the examination. In such cases, approval of the 6MA by the application closing date is essential to meet the eligibility criteria.
Fees
| Fee name | $AUD | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subspecialty Written Examination (CGO, CMFM, COGU, CREI or CU) | $2,891 no GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
| Subspecialty Oral Examination (CGO, CMFM or CREI) | $6,587 no GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
Examinations platform
Find out more information on the RISR/Assess written examination platform (formerly called Practique), and access the demo site.
Online application process
1. Submit your online Expression of Interest to sit the examination
All expressions of interest are subject to eligibility checks after the application closing date. The eligibility criteria include the payment of your training fee for the current year, as well as the completion of TARs by the Expressions of Interest closing date.
2. Eligibility checking
This will occur within four weeks of the applications closing.
3. Pay examination fees
Before submitting your application, please refer to the RANZCOG Regulations (sections C4-C5 on the Subspecialty Examinations) and the Examinations Policy and Procedure (section 2 – Subspecialty Examinations Written and Oral) for more information on topics such as eligibility, availability of places and withdrawals.
All additional support requests for examinations must be emailed to examinations@ranzcog.edu.au, accompanied by relevant supporting documentation. For further information, please refer to the Additional Support Request Policy.
Resources
Trainees can access a range of general and specific resources to prepare for the subspecialty examinations through the RANZCOG e-learning system, Acquire.
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 mechanisms in place to check all examination results during processing to ensure they are correct prior to release. As such, the College does not remark examinations unless a procedural error has been identified after results have been released.
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). We recommend all trainees refer to these policies to be well-informed prior to submitting their registration form to undertake the examination.
| Policy Name | View |
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| Additional Support Request Policy | |
| Examinations Policy and Procedure | |
| Examinations Verbal Feedback Policy | |
| Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy | |
| RANZCOG Examinations Emergency Policy and Procedure | |
| Recording of Assessments Policy |