Subspeciality Trainees

Subspeciality Trainees

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Updated Training Handbooks

Revisions to the CGO, COGU, CMFM, CU and CREI Training Handbooks are now complete. The handbooks are divided into 2 sections. Part A contains administrative information and includes College contacts, committees, accreditation standards, accredited training units, timelines etc. Part B includes the curriculum and the training and assessment requirements.

For Regulations related to the Subspecialties Training Program please refer to the Policies, Procedures and Regulations Manual located on this page.

National Selection Process 2011

Prospective subspecialty trainees must apply for entry into the training program through the National Selection Process. Applications for 2011 close on Friday 26 March 2010. More

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Trainees who have been selected for one of the Subspecialty training programs and have obtained an accredited first-year training position may be eligible to apply to have some previous training recognised toward the relevant subspecialist training program – subject to the approval of the RANZCOG RPL Subspecialties Committee. Note: Only trainees who fit one of the three categories specified are eligible for RPL.

RPL applications must be made at the time the applicant has obtained an accredited first-year subspecialty training post in the relevant program.

For information on how to apply, contact the Subspecialties Manager at College House.

Download the RPL policy ( 40KB)

Training & Assessment Bulletin

About Subspecialties

Overview

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

The Subspecialty programs are:

Gynaecological Oncology (CGO)

A certified gynaecological oncologist subspecialist is competent in the comprehensive management of women with a genital malignancy.

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.

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.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI)

A certified subspecialist in REI is competent in the comprehensive management of patients with reproductive endocrine disorders and infertility.

Urogynaecology (CU)

A certified subspecialist in Urogynaecology is competent in the comprehensive management of patients with urogynaecological disorders.

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