Obstetrics and gynaecology

^{Disclaimer: Training pathway information is current as at July 2020 and is subject to change. Please check and confirm specific details with relevant colleges and health authorities directly.}

To become a Specialist Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, you will need to apply for fellowship with The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Fellowship is a 6-year (full time equivalent) training pathway consisting of a Basic Training Program (4 years full time equivalent) and Advanced Training Program (2 years full time equivalent).

Year 1-4

Basic Training Program (CTP) - Trainees must:

Rotate to a minimum of 2 hospitals
Complete a minimum of 23 weeks in a rural hospital
Complete a minimum of 46 weeks in a tertiary hospital
Complete 46 weeks away from base hospital

Year 5-6

Advanced Training Program (ATP) – Trainees must:

Submit a Learning Plan for approval each year which is designed to meet their own interests and educational needs
Complete Advanced Training Modules and focus on extending expertise in obstetric and/or gynaecology, develop research experience, develop experience in special interest

Entry requirements/pre-requisites

Application and selection process

Selection to the FRANZCOG Training Program occurs annually in Australia and New Zealand. Prospective trainees need to apply to RANZCOG to be selected onto the FRANZCOG Training Program, and also need to apply for a position through the Queensland Health RMO Campaign to be issued an employment contract with their allocated facility. Please refer to the Queensland Health preferencing guide for more information.

Program requirements

Regional training opportunities

The following tables outlines the Obstetrics and Gynaecology training pathway and stages accredited in the Southern Queensland, Central Queensland and Wide Bay regions:

Obsetetrics and Gynaecology	6 years total vocational training
	Prevocational		Basic Training	Advanced Training
	PGY1	PGY2+	4 Years	3 Years
Toowoomba	*	*	*
Bundaberg	*	*	*
Hervey Bay	*	*	*
Rockhampton	*	*	*

* Please note accreditation of posts for Advanced Training Modules occurs through prospective approval of positions. To complete Advanced Training in the region, you will need to further discuss feasibility of completing all requirements with the Clinical Director.

Map your Obstetrics and Gynaecology training pathway

In Queensland, there are 4 Integrated Training Programs for Core Training:

Mater Mothers’ Hospital Program includes Mater Mothers hospital, Ipswich hospital, Hervey Bay hospital, Caboolture hospital, Rockhampton hospital and Redcliffe hospital.
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Program includes Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital, Sunshine Coast University hospital, Caboolture hospital, Rockhampton hospital and Bundaberg hospital.
Gold Coast University Hospital Program includes Gold Coast hospital, Toowoomba hospital, Logan hospital and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee hospital.
Townsville Hospital Program includes Townsville hospital, Cairns Hospital and Mackay Hospital.

Unlike Core Training, Advanced Training is not confined to sites formally accredited by the College. Advanced training can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the trainee and their aims will vary from trainee to trainee. Each trainee is required to submit a Learning Plan for prospective approval by the relevant Regional Training Accreditation Committee.

Career Champions and Useful Links

Medical Colleges and Training

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn

Peak Bodies and Clinical Networks

Fact Sheets and Guides

Research and Journals

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research - Online (Access via UQ Library Online)
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Access via UQ Library Online)
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Access via UQ Library Online)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Access via UQ Library Online)

Social

International Federation of Gynaecology & Obstetrics (FIGO) - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Conversations in O&G - Facebook, Podcast

Career Opportunities and Promotion

Faces of Regional Medicine Video: Obstetrics and Gynaecology - YouTube
Queensland Health RMO and Registrar Recruitment Campaign

Career Champion

To speak with a Career Champion, please contact your local Regional Training Hub Team.