The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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College House
254 - 260 Albert St
East Melbourne
Victoria 3002 Australia

+61 3 9417 1699 (t)
+61 3 9419 0672 (f)
ranzcog@ranzcog.edu.au

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 RNZCOGThe Royal New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 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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