Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are medical specialists that specialise in pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive health. They can additionally detect sexually transmitted diseases, perform reproductive health screening and surgical procedures (such as caesareans, hysterectomies, and tubal ligations).
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) trains and accredits doctors throughout Australia and New Zealand in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology. The College also supports research into women’s health and acts as an advocate for women’s healthcare.
A small number of doctors undertake subspecialist training after becoming a Fellow of RANZCOG. They are trained to work exclusively in one of the five areas below:
Training Site | Basic Training – 4 years | Advanced training - 2 years | Notes |
Royal Darwin Hospital (tertiary hospital) | ✓ | ✓ | Trainees have the option to rotate to RDH during basic training as a part of their rural training requirements. |
Palmerston Regional Hospital | |||
Gove District Hospital | |||
Katherine District Hospital | |||
Alice Springs Hospital (tertiary hospital) | ✓ | ✓ | Trainees have the option to rotate to Alice Springs during basic training as a part of their rural training requirements. |
Tennant Creek Hospital |
Training Site | CWH | DRANZCOG | DRANZCOG Adv |
Royal Darwin Hospital (tertiary hospital) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Palmerston Regional Hospital | |||
Gove District Hospital | |||
Katherine District Hospital | ✓ | ✓ | |
Alice Springs Hospital (tertiary hospital) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Tennant Creek Hospital |
✓ Training available
To be used as a guide only - refer to the relevant health service and RANZCOG for current training post accreditation options.
RANZCOG offers several advanced skills training opportunities for medical practitioners including:
FRANZCOG Training Selection is highly competitive. Throughout the selection process, the College bases its assessment of each prospective trainee on consistent selection criteria.
There are currently four pathways to Fellowship: The Generalist Pathway, Academic Pathway, Advanced Obstetric Pathway and Subspeciality Pathway.
Certificate of Women’s Health
The Certificate of Women’s Health (CWH) is intended for medical professionals with a special interest in office-based obstetrics and gynaecology. This qualification can be undertaken on its own, or in combination with the Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG. Following successful completion of the Certificate, you will be qualified to deliver shared antenatal and postnatal care, office gynaecology and family planning.
Diploma of RANZCOG
The Diploma of RANZCOG (DRANZCOG) builds on the skills developed through the Certificate of Women’s Health. It’s intended for medical professionals with a special interest in hospital-based obstetrics and gynaecology. This qualification can be undertaken on its own, or in combination with the Certificate of Women’s Health and/or Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG. Following successful completion of the Diploma, you will be qualified to safely undertake non-complex deliveries, and perform basic gynaecological procedures.
Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG
The Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG (DRANZCOG Adv.) builds on the skills developed through the basic Diploma. It’s intended for medical professionals who wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in hospital-based obstetrics and gynaecology. This qualification can be undertaken on its own, or in combination with the Certificate of Women’s Health and/or Diploma of RANZCOG. Following successful completion of the Advanced Diploma, you will be qualified to undertake complex deliveries and advanced gynaecological procedures, and to perform basic early and late pregnancy ultrasound scanning.
Prevocational Pathway
The Prevocational Pathway establishes foundation-level knowledge and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on preparing prevocational doctors for entry into the Fellowship of RANZCOG specialist training program.
The PVP provides:
This training pathway is intended for post-graduate year 1 and 2 (PGY1 and PGY2) medical graduates, and other doctors seeking to further specialise after completing the Certificate of Women’s Health, Diploma of RANZCOG or Advanced Diploma of RANZCOG.
To apply for the FRANZCOG training program you must be qualified in Medicine and Surgery, with a primary degree issued in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand, or from an approved international institution.
If you’re accepted into the FRANZCOG training program, your training cannot commence until you have:
The College offers a number of different pathways for international medical graduates interested in training and working in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand:
For more information on Obstetrics and Gynaecology training and employment opportunities in the NT, please contact:
Flinders NT Regional Training Hub
Top End Health Service
Central Australia Health Service
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists:
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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