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RANZCOG - the College

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.

Training

The primary role of the RANZCOG is to train and accredit doctors throughout Australia and New Zealand in the specialities of obstetrics and gynaecology so that they are capable - professionally and psychologically - of providing the highest quality health care for women More

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All practising obstetricians and gynaecologists in Australia and New Zealand participate in the RANZCOG’s innovative continuing professional development ( CPD ) program, incorporating the practice review and clinical risk management (PR&CRM ) program.

A Broader Role

In addition, the RANZCOG

• Supports research into women’s health through the
  Research Foundation and its scholarship program
• Advocates for women’s healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community, professional and government organisations both locally and
  internationally
• Develops policy for consultants and practitioners for example, the College Statements
• Develops learning material, for example the FLP
  (Flexible Learning Program) and innovative professional development programs for medical specialists:
  • the Support Scheme for Rural Specialists
  • the Fetal Surveillance Education program
• Actively engages in communication to members and the public through such channels as the peer-reviewed scientific journal The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ANZJOG) the College magazine O&G and the monthly e-newsletter College ConneXion

College News

Categories of Membership

Membership of the College is set out in section 3 of the RANZCOG Constitution. The classes of Membership outlined therein are:

• Fellows
• Members
• Diplomates
• Honorary Fellows

In late 2007 the College Council endorsed two additional classes of Membership:

• Associate Members
• Educational Affiliates

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The College has introduced an RPL policy effective from November 2007 for specific categories of trainees who may be eligible to apply to have some previous training recognised towards the specialist training program.  For details of the policy, click on the document below. 

RPL policy document

Publications

Privacy Statement

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) adheres to the principles of privacy legislation in both Australia and New Zealand to ensure that personal information about individuals which is held in the College records in both hard copy and electronic form is treated in accordance with the standards set by the relevant legislation
Privacy Policy ( 119KB)

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