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Introduction
This page details some of the major committees and working groups that govern the work of the College.
It is not an exhaustive list; the functions and activities of the RANZCOG Board and Council are supported by around 50 committees and working groups, which meet regularly and make recommendations to the RANZCOG Board on a range of matters pertaining to women’s health.
You can view all our current committees and working groups in the following chart:
Aotearoa New Zealand and Global Health
New Zealand Training Accreditation Committee (NZTAC)
Function
To oversee and coordinate FRANZCOG Trainees and Basic and Advanced training posts within and across Integrated Training Programs (ITP) in New Zealand.
Membership
New Zealand ITP coordinator/s
Training supervisor representative/s
Chair of Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku, or nominee
Trainee representative/s on the RANZCOG Trainees’ Committee (one from the North Island and one from the South Island)
Chair of He Hono Wāhine, or nominee
Trainee to represent the North Island ITP which is not represented by the North Island trainee representative elected to the Trainees’ Committee
Contact
Email: nztraining@ranzcog.org.nz
Terms of Reference
Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku
Function
To implement the strategic direction of RANZCOG in Aotearoa New Zealand while taking into account the differences between Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
Membership
At least three elected Fellows
Three members of RANZCOG Council from Aotearoa New Zealand (2 elected members and 1 elected
Māori member)
Chair of the New Zealand Training Accreditation Committee
Chair of He Hono Wāhine
Chair of the NZ SIMG Assessor Panel
The elected New Zealand trainee representative(s) on the RANZCOG Trainees’ Committee
Up to two community representatives
Up to three co-opted members as required by Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku
Contact
Email: ranzcog@ranzcog.edu.nz
Terms of Reference
Global Health Committee (GHC)
Function
To support and promote collaboration between RANZCOG and organisations or individuals active in women’s and family health in developing countries and raise awareness of issues in women’s and family health in these countries
Membership
RANZCOG Board Member or Board-appointed nominee, who shall Chair the Committee
Up to four Fellows of the College
Chair of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Special Interest Group (SRHSIG)
At least one RANZCOG representative on the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (AOFOG) Council
Pacific Society for Reproductive Health (PSRH) representative
RANZCOG representative on the PSRH Board
Australian Society for Gynaecologic Oncologists (ASGO) representative
Up to four members representing organisations based outside of Australia and New Zealand
One FRANZCOG Trainee Representative
Contact
Email: globalhealth@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Education
Conjoint Committee for Associate Procedural Training (CCAPT)
Function
To define and oversee all aspects of education, training and (re) certification in relation to qualifications awarded jointly by RANZCOG, ACRRM and RACGP, including but not limited to the training programs known as the Certificate of Women’s Health, RANZCOG Associate Training Program (Procedural), and RANZCOG Associate Training Program (Adv. Procedural).
Membership
One RANZCOG Councillor, who shall be Chair of the Committee
One RANZCOG Regional Fellows Representative
Two RANZCOG Associate (Advanced Procedural) Oral Examination Coordinators
Three PTP/APTP Trainee Representatives
Three representatives nominated by each of the ACRRM and RACGP
Contact
Email: cptp@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Education Standards Committee (ESC)
Function
Oversees ongoing development and implementation of educational standards across all RANZCOG education, training, assessment, and accreditation. Responsible for RANZCOG training programs, including regular monitoring and evaluation and Board-delegated to make decisions relating to its area of responsibility.
Membership
RANZCOG Board member
Chair of the EAC, or their nominee
Chair of the TAC, or their nominee
Chair of the SIMG Assessment Committee, or their nominee
Chair of the Trainees’ Committee, or their nominee
Subspecialist Fellow
Chair of the STAG, or their nominee
Chair of the RAS, or their nominee
Chair of the CCAPT, or their nominee
Chair of the SRHC, or their nominee
Other RANZCOG Fellows with relevant knowledge and experience
Contact
Email: curriculum@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Subspecialties Committee
Function
Responsible for overseeing the formulation and review of the training, assessment, and accreditation policies leading towards attainment of subspeciality certification of RANZCOG through its five subcommittees.
Membership
Chair of each Subspecialty Subcommittee
One Subspecialties trainee representative
Contact
Email: subspecialties@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Training Accreditation Committee (TAC)
Function
Responsible for ongoing development, coordination and administration of the FRANZCOG Training Program in cooperation with State, Territory, and New Zealand TACs, and for reviewing the processes for accreditation and reaccreditation of training sites leading towards the attainment of Fellowship of the College.
Membership
The Chairs of all State, Territory and New Zealand Training Accreditation Committees, or their nominees
The Subspecialties Representative on Council, or their nominee
One Regional Fellow Councillor
Examination and Assessment Committee (EAC) representative
Education Standards Committee (ESC) representative
Associate Procedural Members and Certificants Committee (APMCC) Representative
Two Trainees’ Committee representatives, one from Australia and one from New Zealand
Community representative
Contact
Email: training@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
AMC/MCNZ Steering Group
Function
To oversee activities of all RANZCOG management and committees to ensure progress towards AMC and MCNZ accreditation requirements and to communicate all AMC and MCNZ requirements to all RANZCOG staff required in submission of information for report purposes.
Membership
RANZCOG CEO
RANZCOG President
RANZCOG Executive Director, Education
RANZCOG Dean of Education
Char, Education Standards Committee (ESC)
Up to two other RANZCOG Fellows who are considered to possess knowledge and experience that would add significantly to the expertise otherwise contained within the membership of the Steering Group
RANZCOG Head of Curriculum, Evaluation and Accreditation
RANZCOG Head of Governance and Legal
RANZCOG Head of Aotearoa New Zealand office
RANZCOG Head of Learning and CPD
Contact
Email: education@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Trainees’ Committee
Function
To represent the interest and concern of RANZCOG trainees and specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) in discussion and decision-making relating to training and assessment, as well as broader issues relating to the discipline of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Membership
One FRANZCOG trainee representative each from South Australia/Northern Territory, Western Australia, the ACT, and Tasmania
Two FRANZCOG trainee representatives from New Zealand (one for the North Island and one for the South Island);
Two FRANZCOG trainee representatives each from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
One subspecialties trainee representative
One Certificate of Women’s Health/Associate (Procedural)/Associate (Adv. Procedural) training program representative
Two Associate (Procedural)/Associate (Adv. Procedural) training program representatives (or three such representatives if the elected trainee above is a Certificate of Women’s Health trainee)
One SIMG, who has been assessed as partially comparable to an Australian-trained specialist
A nominee of the RANZCOG Training Accreditation Committee
A nominee of the RANZCOG Education and Assessment Committee
A Fellow of less than five years’ standing
Contact
PTP/APTP Trainee Representatives: cptp.rep@ranzcog.edu.au
FRANZCOG Trainee Representative: contact your local representative
Terms of Reference
Communication and Engagement
State and Territory Training Accreditation Committees (S&T TACs)
Function
The six S&T TACs oversee and co-ordinate FRANZCOG trainees and core and advanced training posts within and across Integrated Training Programs (ITPs) in the relevant State or Territory.
Membership
ITP coordinators
Training supervisors
Chair of Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku, or nominee
The Chair of the relevant State and Territory Committee, or their nominee
The Trainee representative/s elected onto the RANZCOG Trainees’ Committee from the applicable State or Territory
Contact
Australian Capital Territory: act@ranzcog.edu.au
New South Wales: nsw@ranzcog.edu.au
Queensland: qld@ranzcog.edu.au
South Australia and Northern Territory: sa-nt@ranzcog.edu.au
Victoria and Tasmania: vic-tas@ranzcog.edu.au
Western Australia: wa@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
State and Territory Committees
Function
The seven State and Territory Committees discuss and act upon any matter or interest to obstetricians and gynaecologists practising in each State and Territory (S&T), and provided it does not conflict with existing RANZCOG policies, to act upon determinations arising from these discussions. They also establish a S&T TAC (see previous accordion) to undertake training accreditation activities within each region with reference to the individual State TACs Terms of Reference and New Zealand TAC Terms of Reference.
Membership
At least three elected Fellows
One elected Regional Fellow representative
Chair of the applicable State and Territory Training Accreditation Committee
The Trainee representative/s elected onto the RANZCOG Trainees’ Committee from the applicable State or Territory
One Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural) representative
Contact
Email: regionaloffices@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Finance and Risk
Finance, Audit and Risk Management (FARM)
Function
To advise the RANZCOG Board regarding the management of RANZCOG funds (including the allocation of monies to various investments, the performance of investments, and the allocation of reimbursements to the College).
Membership
RANZCOG Treasurer
Councillor
Up to two non-College members with expertise and experience in financial and risk management matters
The RANZCOG CEO
Terms of Reference
Coming soon
Regional Fellows Committee (RFC)
Function
To advise the RANZCOG Board on all matters affecting obstetric and gynaecology practice undertaken in regional settings.
Membership
RANZCOG Treasurer
Councillor
Up to two non-College members with expertise and experience in financial and risk management matters
The RANZCOG CEO
Terms of Reference
Obstetric and Gynaecology Education and Training (OGET) Steering Group
Function
To oversee the development of the OGET pilot in collaboration with the OGET Resource Development Working Group to deliver a scalable and sustainable program that can be customised and replicated across other health care settings.
Membership
RANZCOG Board or Council member
Five Fellows from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria/Tasmania, South Australia/Northern Territory and Western Australia each
Terms of Reference
Australian O&G Workforce Working Group
Function
To support future workforce planning initiatives by RANZCOG.
Membership
At least one Rural/Regional FRANZCOG representative
At least one O&G in private practice
One FRANZCOG representative from each state/territory
One midwife representative
Two Associate (Procedural/Advanced Procedural) representatives
One FRANZCOG trainee representative
One Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative
One consumer representative
Contact
Email: ogworkforce@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Coming soon
Governance and Legal
Appeals Committee
Function
To consider appeals lodged under RANZCOG Regulation A2 by persons who are aggrieved by a College decision.
Membership
Three people who are not College members
Two College Fellows
Contact
Email: governance@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Professional Standards Committee (PSC)
Function
To lead and champion the work and implementation of RANZCOG’s Organisational Values that will have a lasting positive impact on the College.
Membership
RANZCOG Board-appointed nominee, who shall Chair the Committee
Two RANZCOG Councillors (who are not members of the RANZCOG Board)
One Fellow of RANZCOG
One Associate (Procedural/Advanced Procedural) representative (who is not a member of the RANZCOG Board)
One community representative, who is not a Fellow of the College
A College legal advisor, who is not a Fellow of the College
A trainee representative
Contact
Email: governance@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Progression Review Committee (PRC)
Function
To consider trainees and other individuals who have been referred by the appropriate responsible body for possible removal from their pathway to Fellowship or subspecialty certification subject to relevant RANZCOG regulations.
Membership
Immediate Past-President or a current RANZCOG Councillor or a New Zealand-based RANZCOG Fellow nominated by the President who shall be Chair of the Committee
Two Fellows of the College
The trainee representative appointed to Council (Chair of the Trainees’ Committee)
A community representative
Contact
Email: governance@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Innovation, Learning and Quality Assurance
Women’s Health Committee (WHC)
Function
Advise the RANZCOG Board and Council on all matters concerning the provision of women’s health services, with particular reference to obstetric and gynaecological patient care.
Membership
One or two members of the RANZCOG Board
One Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee representative
One elected Māori Member of Council
Other Councillors as deemed necessary
Up to one Regional Fellow
One Associate (Procedural/Advanced Procedural) representative
One Sexual and Reproductive Health Special Interest Group (SRHSIG) representative
One specialist international medical graduate (SIMG) representative
One trainee representative
One community representative
One midwife representative (Australia)
One midwife representative (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Contact
Email: womenshealth@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee
Function
To develop, maintain and ensure on-going evaluation of the College’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. Furthermore, to advise the RANZCOG Board on matters concerning the CPD programs for Fellows, RANZCOG Associates (Procedural & Advanced Procedural), and Educational Affiliates (non-SIMG).
Membership
One RANZCOG Board Member or Board-appointed nominee
Four other Councillors
One subspecialist representative
One Associate (Procedural/Advanced Procedural) representative
One trainee representative
One community representative
Contact
Email: cpd@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Associate Procedural Members and Certificants Committee (APMCC)
Function
To facilitate the involvement and representation of Associates (Procedural and Advanced Procedural) and Certificants in the functions of the College, including the process of discussion and decision-making relating to CPD, as well as broader issues relating to obstetrics and gynaecology.
Membership
Three procedural Associates (Procedural/Advanced Procedural)
Two shared care Associates (Procedural/Advanced Procedural)
Representative from the Conjoint Committee for Associate Procedural Training (CCAPT)
One Trainees’ Committee representative
State and Territory Committee elected Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural) representatives
Contact
Email: associateproceduralcommittee@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference – coming soon
Fellowship Review Committee (FRC)
Function
To review and make recommendations in regard to the progress of Fellows who fail to complete the requirements of the College’s CPD program, and to consider applications for reinstatement to active Fellowship of RANZCOG from resigned/retired Fellows, Fellows who submit plans for re-entry into practice, or suspended Fellows whose Fellowship is suspended as a result of a recommendation from this Committee.
Membership
RANZCOG immediate Past-President
Char of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee
Should the Chair of the CPD Committee not be a member of the RANZCOG Board, a member of the RANZCOG Board should be appointed to this Committee in addition to the Chair
Chairs of the RANZCOG State and Territory Committee and Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku
Regional Fellows Committee Chair
Contact
Email: cpd@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
RANZCOG Women’s Health Foundation
Function
To oversee philanthropic activities on behalf of RANZCOG in accordance with RANZCOG Constitution clause 14.
Membership
A RANZCOG Board member, who shall Chair the Committee
A representative of the Research Grants Committee (RGC)
A representative of the Global Health Committee (GHC)
A representative of the RANZCOG Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee
An Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural) member
A representative of the Historical Collections Committee (HCC)
A FRANZCOG trainee
A Mercia Barnes representative
A consumer representative
Contact
Email: foundation@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
People, Wellbeing and Facilities
Consumer Network Working Group (CNWG)
Function
To act as a source of support for the College, providing an independent patient and public perspective from a diverse range of women’s health consumers in Australia and New Zealand.
Membership
RANZCOG Board member
Two clinicians or RANZCOG members, one of these may be a trainee
Three current RANZCOG consumer representatives
Five individuals representing a spectrum of experience, age, skills, ethnicity, diversity (not mutually exclusive)
Contact
Email: consumernetwork@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee
Function
To act as an advocate for and provide advice to the RANZCOG Board with regard to matters relating to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Membership
One Fellow who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who shall Chair the Committee
One Fellow, Associate (Procedural/Advanced Procedural) or trainee who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, who shall be Deputy Chair
Two Senior Fellows, including one RANZCOG Board Member or RANZCOG Councillor (non-Indigenous)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Fellows, of which there is no limit
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainees who have completed their written and oral exams, of which there is no limit
Up to two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Associates (Procedural/Advanced Procedural)
Contact
Email: firstnations@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAP)
Function
To facilitate in the development of a College Reconciliation Action Plan within the context of the College’s core business and aligned with:
Overarching strategic, corporate, and business plans;
Any existing supplier diversity strategy; and
Any existing equity and diversity policies.
Consult with Reconciliation Australia at regular intervals during the RAP development process to ensure the plan includes the elements required for endorsement prior to being launched or released publicly
Facilitate consultation between internal and external stakeholders, identified by RAP and Reconciliation Australia
Liaison with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee
Develop a new RAP when the current RAP expires
Membership
Two members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WHC
An Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural) representative
A representative from the Regional Fellows Committee
A member of the RANZCOG Council
Contact
Email: firstnations@ranzcog.edu.au
Terms of Reference
Cultural Safety Steering Group (CSSG)
Function
To embed cultural safety in RANZCOG training programs, codes of conduct and professional standards and suggest ways in which culturally safe practice can be best be included in RANZCOG activities such as through the development of revisions of existing RANZCOG statements, guidelines and other documents.
Membership
One Fellow (RANZCOG Board member or Councillor) who shall Chair the Committee
One representative from Gender Equity and Diversity Working Group (GEDWG)
One representative from Consumer Network Working Group (CNWG)
One representative from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee
One Māori representative from He Hono Wāhine
One representative from Curriculum and Assessment Steering Group (CASG)
One Trainee Representative
One Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural) representative
One representative from Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee
One Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG)
One non-healthcare Māori (Kaumatua or similar)
One non-healthcare Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
One Migrant or Refugee Representative (who may/may not be a RANZCOG member)
One independent external academic expert (co-opted as required)