Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
The Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM) will equip you with the expert knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat patients with complicated pregnancies, and to ensure a continuum of excellence in care from the fetal to newborn periods. Submission DatesFees
About the Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)
Maternal fetal medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynaecology.
A subspecialist in maternal fetal medicine is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology possessing the Fellowship of RANZCOG (FRANZCOG) who has successfully completed an additional prescribed program of training in the area of maternal fetal medicine.
This activity requires advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. It requires expertise in the most current approaches to diagnosis and treatment of patients with complicated pregnancies and also requires a setting where requisite technical support is available.
The subspecialist will spend at least 66% of their time in the subspecialty of maternal fetal medicine.
Personnel with advanced knowledge of newborn adaptation are also necessary to ensure a continuum of excellence in care from the fetal to newborn periods.
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 the CMFM Training Program Coordinator for more information on the 2026 training program intake.
- Committee Chair: Dr Shin Lee
- CMFM subspecialty selection applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified via email by the CMFM Coordinator.
- Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview online via video conferencing technology.
Application and selection enquiries
For further information about CMFM subspecialty applications and selection, please contact the CMFM Training Program Coordinator.
Email: cmfm@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9412 2956
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 relevant 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 the CMFM Training Program Coordinator for approval by the CMFM Committee Chair.
Please submit this document prior to commencement of subspecialty training with the Year 1 prospective approval application.
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Please refer to the CMFM Formative Appraisal Report (3MA) Form for more information.
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More information on this qualification is available through the Australasian Society for Ultrasound Medicine.
ASUM: Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU).
What’s new?
Welcome to the new-look hybrid IHCE for 2023. The College encourages trainees and training supervisors to review the Information and Resources section below to familiarise themselves with the following changes:
- IHCE model: Hybrid format
- IHCE assessment (NEW): Ultrasound technique and Doppler ultrasound assessment
- IHCE ultrasounds (REVISED): 12-week, mid-trimester and third-trimester scoring has been reviewed and updated
Information and resources
Please refer to the following resources in Integrate for more information on the new hybrid IHCE model (effective September 2022):
- General Information Sheet
- Training Supervisor Responsibilities
- Examiner Important Notes and Declaration
- Ultrasound Technique and Doppler Ultrasound Assessment
- 12-Week Ultrasound Assessment
- Mid-Trimester Ultrasound Assessment
- Third-Trimester Ultrasound Assessment
- Summative Assessment Summary Sheet
- Patient Information and Consent Form
How to apply
Please note that applications are open from Monday 12 December 2022.
Complete and submit the Hybrid In-Hospital Clinical Examination (IHCE) Application Form. Your completed application form will be sent to the CMFM Subspecialty Coordinator.
Please note that you must:
- Complete BOTH of the following requirements before applying to make your first attempt at the IHCE:
- Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU): Part 1
- At least 46 weeks FTE of prospectively approved and satisfactory training
- Satisfactorily complete the IHCE prior to completing 138 weeks of clinical training
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 CMFM training program must complete a prospectively approved research project with relevance to their chosen subspecialty.
All trainees must submit their research project according to the following schedule:
| Cohort | Submission deadline |
| Trainees who commenced training from 1st December 2018 |
One year after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
| Trainees who commenced training before 1st December 2018 |
Two years after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
Non-research stream
Trainees undertaking the CMFM training program have the additional option of completing a prospectively approved vocational training course with relevance to their subspecialty.
The training course must:
Be prospectively approved by the CMFM Committee
Progressively build on any previous RANZCOG training and have future vocational relevance
Trainees must submit evidence of course completion to the CMFM Committee within three years of completing clinical training.
Please refer to Scholarly Elective (Non-Research Stream) – Information for Trainees: CMFM for more information on the core framework and approval process.
- Download and complete the Prospective Approval of Scholarly Elective Proposal and Timeline.
- Submit the document via email to the CMFM 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 the CMFM, or a suitable vocational training course, 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 CMFM 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 CMFM 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 CMFM 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 CMFM Subspecialty Coordinator.