Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
The Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) will equip you with the expert knowledge and skills to comprehensively manage women with a gynaecological malignancy.Submission DatesFees
About the Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)
Gynaecological Oncology is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Gynaecological oncologists are specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, awarded the Fellowship of RANZCOG (FRANZCOG), who have then completed a formal three-year training program in gynaecological cancer care.
They are competent in the comprehensive management of women with a gynaecological malignancy. The subspecialist will work in gynaecology with at least 66% of the time in gynaecological oncology.
Following successful completion of subspecialty training, you will be qualified to practice as a consultant, delivering the highest standards of care in all areas of gynaecological oncology, including surgery, radiotherapy and pathology.
Subspecialty selection
Subspecialty selection is a competitive process that determines your eligibility to commence Subspecialty training. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. More information can be found in the sections below.
| Applications open | Wednesday 15 January 2025 |
| Applications close | Monday 17 February 2025 |
| Interview date | Friday 16 May 2025 |
Please contact CGO Training Program Coordinator for more information on the 2026 training program intake.
- Committee Chair: Dr Archana Rao
- CGO subspecialty selection applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified via email by the CGO Coordinator.
- Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview online via video conferencing technology.
Application and selection enquiries
For further information about CGO subspecialty applications and selection, please contact the CGO Training Program Coordinator.
Email: cgo@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9412 2924
Subspecialty Examinations
Find exam dates, resources and registration information for our five subspecialty training programs.
Years 1 to 3 clinical training
A full-time subspecialty training year consists of two consecutive six-month training periods.
The College credits training time after each satisfactory six-month training period.
Credit for training is capped at:
Maximum of 26 weeks credit for any six-month training period
Maximum of 46 weeks credit for the full subspecialty training year
Each year, you must apply for Prospective Approval of your training program, including clinical and research experience, at least eight weeks before you intend to commence training.
How to apply
- Download and complete the following documents:
- Submit all documents via email to the CGO Subspecialty Committee
- Pay the full annual training fee by 31 January (or as otherwise advised if you’re commencing training in August).
Changes to approved training
If you wish to make changes to your current approved prospective approval form, you must submit a new prospective approval document to your Training Program Coordinator for approval by the CGO Committee Chair.
Please submit this document prior to commencement of subspecialty training with the Year 1 prospective approval application.
Please refer to the following resources for more information:
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Please refer to the CGO Formative Appraisal Report (3MA) Form for more information.
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Post-Year 3 training
At the completion of the three years of clinical training, you must register for Post-Year 3 training and nominate a mentor/supervisor who will provide input into a progress report as you work towards finalising any outstanding assessment requirements.
Please note that you must not identify yourself as a subspecialist until you have satisfactorily completed all training requirements and you have been certified by the RANZCOG Board.
Scholarly elective
All subspecialty training programs require trainees to complete a scholarly elective, as outlined below.
Research stream
Trainees undertaking the CGO training program must complete a prospectively approved research project with relevance to their subspecialty.
All trainees must submit their research project according to the following schedule:
| Cohort | Submission deadline |
| Trainees who commenced training from 1 December 2018 |
One year after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
| Trainees who commenced training before 1 December 2018 |
Two years after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
- Download and complete the Prospective Approval of Scholarly Elective Proposal and Timeline.
- Submit the document via email to the CGO Subspecialty Committee, with your initial Six-monthly Summative Assessment (6MA).
If you’ve completed a formal higher research degree qualification in an area relevant to your chosen subspecialty, you may be eligible for exemption from the scholarly elective.
However, you will still need to undertake ongoing research during your training.
To apply for an exemption, you must:
- Download and complete the Exemption From Scholarly Elective Form.
- Submit the document via email to the CGO Subspecialty Committee, with the Prospective Approval of Subspecialty Training application for the first semester of subspecialty training.
If you wish to make changes to an approved research project, you must:
- Contact the CGO Subspecialty Committee as soon as possible.
- Download and complete the Prospective Approval to Amend Scholarly Elective Proposal and Timeline Application Form.
- Submit the document via email to the CGO Subspecialty Committee.
RANZCOG Regulations (Section C7 Scholarly Elective)
Please refer to the below resources in Integrate for more information.
- Research Project Submission Candidate Statement
- Research Project Assessment Form (for assessors only)
- ANZJOG Guidelines For Manuscript Reviewers
Subspecialty certification
To apply for subspecialty certification, you must:
- Meet all certification requirements. Please do not apply until the College has confirmed that you’re eligible to do so.
- Complete the Subspecialty Certification Application Form.
Your completed application form will be sent to the CGO Subspecialty Coordinator.