What is the Role of a Medical College?
Role
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to the establishment of a
high standard of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women's
health.
From training to advocacy
The College trains and accredits doctors throughout Australia and
New Zealand in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology so
that they are capable - professionally and psychologically - of
providing the highest standards of health care.
The College also supports research into women's health and acts
as an advocate for women's health care by forging productive relationships
with individuals, the community and professional organisations,
both locally and internationally.
The College Vision, Mission and Motto
Vision
The RANZCOG will pursue excellence in the delivery of health care
to women throughout their lives.
Mission
The RANZCOG will achieve its Vision by innovative training, accreditation
and continuing education supported by active assessment of the effectiveness
of those programs.
The College will actively support and communicate with fellows,
members and trainees in order to ensure that they are capable, physically,
psychologically and professionally, of providing the highest standards
of care.
The College will support research into women's health and will
act as an advocate for women's health care, forging productive relationships
with individuals, the community and professional organisations both
locally and internationally.
Motto
'Excellence in women's health'
The College Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
The RANZCOG College Coat of Arms was adopted by Council in July
2004 and replaces the two individual Australian and New Zealand
crests.
Significant features of the Coat of Arms include:
- The wattle and silver fern representing Australia and New Zealand
respectively
- The supporters - a younger and an older woman
- The Ankh - Egyptian symbol of generation or enduring life -
retained from the RNZCOG
coat of arms
- 'Ab Umbris Ad Lumina Vitae' (‘From Shadows to
the Light of Life') - the original motto of the RACOG
- retained for its relevancy and beauty.
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