Fellowship of RANZCOG (FRANZCOG)
The Fellowship of RANZCOG training program is the sole pathway to specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Contact Us
About the program
The FRANZCOG training program involves 276 weeks (six years) of hospital-based training and assessment. Training is divided into two components: 184 weeks (four years) of Basic Training, followed by an additional 92 weeks (two years) of Advanced Training.
Training Program
The FRANZCOG Training Program will allocate trainees to an Integrated Training Program (ITP), comprising accredited hospitals, typically including both a tertiary and a rural facility.
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Elevation to Fellowship
The trainee becomes eligible to apply for Fellowship upon completion of all training and program requirements.
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FRANZCOG examinations
Find exam dates, resources and registration information for our Fellowship of RANZCOG specialist training program.
Resources
International Medical Graduates
Information for international doctors and specialists looking to explore our FRANZCOG training program.
Trainee jobs board
Explore the RANZCOG Jobs Board to view our current trainee position listings.
Training updates
Stay informed of current updates relevant to your training program.
The College uses the My.RANZCOG portal to record and process your training and assessment requirements, including:
- Prospective approval of training
- Three-monthly formative appraisals
- Six-monthly summative assessments (including consultant feedback)
Progress summaries for:
- Training time
- Training requirements
- Logbook procedures
- Leave from training
- Professional development
- Examination performance
Acquire is an eLearning platform designed to support trainees, members and other medical professionals undertaking RANZCOG training and development activities. For support queries, please contact: elearningsupport@ranzcog.edu.au
Training committees
Learn more about the committees with oversight and responsibilities relating to the FRANZCOG training program.
RANZCOG members and trainees can view committee members and their contact details in Integrate.
| Committee | Terms of reference |
|---|---|
| Education Standards Committee (ESC) | |
| New Zealand Training Accreditation Committee (NZTAC) | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – ACT | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – NSW | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – QLD | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – SA/NT | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – VIC/TAS | |
| State and Territory TAC Committee – WA | |
| Trainees’ Committee – FRANZCOG | |
| Training Accreditation Committee (TAC) |
Policies and procedures
The below policies are relevant to the FRANZCOG training program.
More information on examinations can also be found in the RANZCOG Regulations (sections B and C on the FRANZCOG Training Program).
| Policy | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Misconduct Policy and Procedure | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Academic Stream Policy and Procedure | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Additional Support Request Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Appeals Procedures: Reconsideration, Review and Appeal of Decisions | Governance and Legal | governance-and-legal policies-and-procedures | |
| Deferral of Training Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Examinations Policy and Procedure | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Examinations Verbal Feedback Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Exceptional Circumstances and Special Consideration Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| FRANZCOG Research Requirement Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| FRANZCOG Training and Assessment Documentation Policy and Procedure | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (FRANZCOG and Subspecialty Training Programs) | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Recording of Assessments Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Release of Examination Results Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Removal from Training Program Policy and Procedure | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Trainee and SIMG in Difficulty Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Training and Associated Fees Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures | |
| Training Program Leave Policy | Training | training policies-and-procedures |
Fees
All selection fees are payable in Australian dollars (AUD), and are not subject to Australian GST.
| Fee name | $AUD | Details |
|---|---|---|
| FRANZCOG Selection Application Fee | $933 no GST | Submit with application |
| FRANZCOG Selection Interview Fee | $1,442 no GST | One-time fee, payable at offer of interview |
| Recognition Prior Learning Assessment Fee (FRANZCOG) | $5,621 no GST | Submit with application |
All training and examination fees are payable in Australian dollars (AUD), and are not subject to Australian GST.
Trainees are required to pay an Annual Training Fee (ATF) by 31 January. A payment plan of four instalments is available on application. Trainees experiencing financial difficulty may also apply for a reduction to their ATF or the Trainee in Financial Difficulty Bursary.
| Fee name | $AUD | Details |
|---|---|---|
| FRANZCOG Written Examination | $2,744 no GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
| FRANZCOG Annual Training Fee | $5,621 no GST | Due 31 January annually |
| FRANZCOG Oral Examination | $5,246 no GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
| Fellowship Elevation Fee | $2,750 no GST | Payable after Board approval |
| Communication Skills Workshop | $312 inc GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
| Emotional Intelligence and Compassion Workshop | $468 inc GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
| Foundations of Surgery Workshop | $2,209 inc GST | Payable when registration confirmed |
For information on current fees for Aotearoa New Zealand workshops, including the Communication Skills Workshop and the Foundations of Surgery Workshop, please email nztraining@ranzcog.org.nz.
Recently elevated Fellows will pay their annual renewal fees on a pro-rata basis in the first year.
Fellows’ pro-rata fee is calculated to cover membership period from the Fellowship date to the remainder of the financial year. A full Annual Subscription fee will be charged from the next financial year.
| Fee name | $AUD | $NZD | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription Fellows | $4,077 inc GST | $4,703 inc GST | Due 1 July annually |
| Fellowship Re-entry and Reinstatement Application Fee | $449 inc GST | $518 inc GST | Submit with application |
| Fellowship Reinstatement Fee | $1,389 inc GST | $1,602 inc GST | Invoiced upon application approval |
| CPD Application and Program Fees (RANZCOG Fellows) | Free | Free | Included in membership fee |