FRANZCOG Advanced Training Pathways (ATP)
Learn about the requirements to progress to advanced training, along with the various pathways to choose from. Contact UsProgressing to Advanced Training
To apply to progress to Advanced Training, Trainees must have completed:
- 184 weeks of Basic Training,
- Passed both written and oral examinations, and
- Completed all training requirements.
Please ensure your training supervisor/ITP coordinator is aware if you are having issues completing your Basic Training requirements to progress to Advanced Training. They may be able to offer advice and additional opportunities to complete the requirements to avoid losing credit for Advanced Training Time.
For any assistance with your requirements, please contact training@ranzcog.edu.au.
Advanced training requirements
For trainees who commenced from 2025.
Please refer to your “FRANZCOG requirement summary” page on My.RANZCOG for due dates specific to your commencement date and elected Advanced Training Module.
| Deadline | |
| Due at 52 weeks ATIT |
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| Due prior to Fellowship |
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Please note some procedures require a specific assessment form. Please use the correct form.
Planning your ATP
Prior to commencing Advanced Training, you must submit your Advanced Training Pathway (ATP) requirements for prospective approval via My.RANZCOG.
As part of the prospective approval process, the College will confirm that your training site can provide sufficient clinical experience to support your Advanced Training program.
Please note that the College will only credit ATP requirements that have been prospectively approved.
Trainees who started Advanced Training from 2025 onwards
Trainees undertaking the Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Advanced Training Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology ATP
- Generalist Obstetrics ATM
- Generalist Gynaecology ATM
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training. These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Trainees undertaking the Advanced Obstetrics Advanced Training Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essentials Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Advanced Obstetrics ATM
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Advanced Obstetrics ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training, These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently, estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Mandatory modules
Trainees undertaking the Sexual and Reproductive Health Advanced Training Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills Advanced Training Module (ATM)
- Contraception ATM
- Medical and Surgical Abortion ATM
- Sexual Health (eLearning Module) ATM
Elective modules
Mandatory requirement to complete minimum of two:
- Menopause ATM
- Care of Vulvovaginal Conditions ATM
- Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy ATM
- Colposcopy ATM
- Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology ATM
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Sexual and Reproductive Health ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training. These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Advanced Training Pathway is a funded project under the Department of Health and Aged Care, Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES).
Applications for this pathway for 2025 intake are now closed.
Trainees undertaking the Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist ATP must complete the following ATMs:
- Essentials Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist ATM
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training. These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Trainees undertaking the Academic pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Medical Education Special Interest Module (SIM)
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Academic ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training. To note 46 Weeks can be credited by virtue of completing the PHD. These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
To undertake the academic pathway, trainees must be approved under the academic stream.
Trainees undertaking the Subspecialty training program must complete the Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills Advanced Training Module (ATM).
To undertake the subspecialist pathway, trainees must be enrolled in a RANZCOG-approved subspecialty training program.
The College also offers a suite of optional special-interest Advanced Training Modules (SIMs), as outlined below.
Please note: it is advisable not to undertake more than two ATMs concurrently during the training period.
| SIM | Link |
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| Colposcopy Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Contraception, Abortion and Sexual Health Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Evidence-Based Medicine Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Medical Education Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Pelvic Floor Disorders Advanced Training Special Interest Module |
Additional resources for the Medical Education module can be found on Acquire.
Trainees who started Advanced Training before 2025
Trainees undertaking the Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pathway must complete the Generalist Obstetrics ATM and Generalist Gynaecology ATM.
These ATMs may be completed concurrently over a minimum of 46 weeks, or individually over a minimum of 23 weeks per module.
Trainees undertaking the Sexual and Reproductive Health pathway must complete the requirements listed below.
| Four mandatory modules | Link |
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| Contraception Mandatory Module Guide | |
| Essential O&G Skills ATM Guide | |
| Medical and Surgical Abortion Mandatory Module Guide | |
| Sexual Health Mandatory eLearning Module Guide |
The Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM must be completed over a minimum of 46 weeks.
| Elective modules (minimum of two) | Link |
|---|---|
| Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Elective Module Guide | |
| Care of Vulvovaginal Conditions Elective Module Guide | |
| Colposcopy Elective Module Guide | |
| Menopause Elective Module Guide | |
| Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Elective Module Guide | |
| Sexual Health Elective Module Guide |
Trainees undertaking the Subspecialist pathway prior to Fellowship must complete one of the following options:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM, concurrently with a minimum of 46 weeks of satisfactorily assessed Subspecialty training, or
- Generalist Obstetrics ATM and Generalist Gynaecology ATM, concurrently over a minimum of 23 weeks, prior to commencing Subspecialist training, plus a minimum of 23 weeks of satisfactorily assessed Subspecialty training
Visit Subspecialty Training Programs for more information.
The College also offers a suite of optional special-interest Advanced Training Modules (ATMs), as outlined below.
| More information | Link |
|---|---|
| Colposcopy Elective Module Guide | |
| Contraception, Abortion and Sexual Health ATM Guide | |
| Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery ATM Guide | |
| Medical Education Advanced Training Module | |
| Pelvic Floor Disorders ATM Guide |
Additional resources for the Medical Education ATM can be found on Acquire.
If you commenced FRANZCOG Training on or before 1 December 2014 please contact training@ranzcog.edu.au.
Application process
Step 1. Set up
Secure a suitable ATP position (as identified by potential training sites)
Step 2. Application
Submit documentation via My.RANZCOG for prospective approval of training, including the relevant form
Completion and sign-off
The process of Advanced Training Pathway (ATP) completion and sign-off is as follows:
Step 1. Training
Complete the ATP requirements within the designated timeframe
Step 2. Completion
Submit the ATP Completion Form via My.RANZCOG (Additional Requirements dashboard), including a signature from your Training Supervisor and Head of Department