Subspeciality Trainees

Subspeciality Trainees

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In 2007, Council endorsed changes to regulations pertaining to the Research Project. Trainees who commenced their training in 2008 are required to submit a draft Research Project Proposal, including a timeline, by the end of their first six months of training. A final proposal, including institutional ethics committee approval, must be submitted by the end of the first 12 months of training. Trainees must use the Application for Approval of Research Project form, and the timeline proforma, available on this website

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Training Documents and Training Program Handbooks are currently being updated. Trainees will be advised when these have been finalised via the monthly Training and Assesment Bulletin.

Trainees unsure of subspecialty regulations are directed to consult the Subspecialties Policies and Procedures Manual

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Training & Assessment Bulletin

Trainees' Statement of Understanding

With the approval of the RANZCOG Trainees’ Subcommittee, the College has developed a Statement of Understanding document for all ITP, Elective and Subspecialty trainees. The Statement clearly outlines trainees’ rights and responsibilities, and is signed not only by the trainee, but by their Training Supervisor and the relevant TA/Subspecialty Committee Chair.

This document is being sent to all trainees for 2008. Statement of Understanding ( 44 KB)

About Subspecialties

Overview

The Subspecialty Certificate qualifications available through the College reflect additional training in particular areas of practice.

The subspecialty training programs were introduced by the College

• To improve knowledge, practice, teaching and research.

• To promote the concentration of specialised expertise, special facilities and clinical material that will be of considerable benefit to some patients.

• To improve the recruitment of talented graduates into areas of recognised subspecialisation.

• To establish a close understanding and working relationship with other disciplines.

• To encourage co-ordinated management of relevant clinical services throughout a region.

• To accept a major regional responsibility for higher training, research and audit in areas of recognised subspecialisation.

• To establish, as far as possible, consistency in recruitment, training and assessment across areas of recognised subspecialisation.

National Selection Process

Prospective trainees for a subspecialty training program must apply for entry into the first year of training through the National Selection Process. More

To join a subspecialty training program in Australia or New Zealand , doctors must have successfully completed the MRANZCOG Examination, the Integrated Training Program and preferably one elective year, or have obtained the FRANZCOG. Only one elective year may be counted towards subspecialty training. Prospective trainees should also consult the Subspecialties Policies and Procedures Manual for details regarding regulations which govern the subspecialty training programs.

The Subspecialty programs are:

Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)

A certified gynaecological oncologist subspecialist is competent in the comprehensive management of women with a genital malignancy. The pathway to certification comprises a 3-year clinical training program and completion of a minimum number of procedures, satisfactory completion of a Research Project and Written and Oral Examinations

Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM)

A certified MFM subspecialist should demonstrate advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus, and expertise in the most current approaches to diagnosis and treatment of patients with complicated pregnancies. The pathway to certification comprises a 3-year clinical training program, satisfactory completion of a Research Project, a theoretical and a practical ultrasound examination and Written and Oral Examinations

Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)

A certified COGU subspecialist is competent in all aspects of ultrasound diagnosis relating to obstetrics and gynaecology, including ultrasound guided interventional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The pathway to certification comprises a 3-year clinical training program and completion of related counselling and genetics courses, satisfactory completion of a Research Project, a practical ultrasound examination and Written and Oral Examinations

Reproductive Edocrinology and Infertility (CREI)

A certified subspecialist in REI is competent in the comprehensive management of patients with reproductive endocrine disorders and infertility. The pathway to certification comprises a 3-year clinical training program and completion of a minimum number of procedures, satisfactory completion of a Research Project and Written and Oral Examinations

Urogynaecology (CU)

A certified subspecialist in Urogynaecology is competent in the comprehensive management of patients with urogynaecological disorders. The pathway to certification comprises a 3-year clinical training program and completion of a minimum number of procedures, satisfactory completion of a Research Project and Written and Oral Examinations

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