Entry Requirements

• Applicants can apply in Year 4 of Basic training to commence Subspecialty training in Year 5.  
• Applicants must have a current Medical Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) or the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) as applicable with no restrictions, conditions, undertakings or any other limitations that would adversely impact on or limit their ability to train toward and ultimately act as a subspecialist in the CGO Subspecialty.  
• Applicants must have successfully completed and been credited with at least 138 weeks (FTE) of basic training, passed the FRANZCOG Written and Oral examinations, or passed the FRANZCOG Written examination and applied to sit then subsequently pass the FRANZCOG Oral examination held in the first half of the year in which they apply for entry to the CGO Training Program, or have obtained the FRANZCOG. 

• Refer to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) for further information on selection and/or eligibility 

Total Training Time

Total: 3 years (full-time) subspeciality training

• Must actively participate in the work of an approved Gynaecological Oncology unit for a minimum of two (2) years.  
• Undertake training at a minimum of two accredited training units  
• Spend at least six months (full-time equivalent) in one training unit  
• Download a copy of the Training Program Handbook here.  

How to Apply

Applicants who are eligible to apply for Gynaecological Oncology training, need to apply directly to RANZCOG. 

Application Deadline

Open: 15 January each year  

Close: 15 February each year  

Frequently Asked Questions