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Advocate for women's healthcare across AUS & NZ. Advocates on women’s health issues across Australia and New Zealand.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. It is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women’s health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women. As such, the RANZCOG:

Sets the individual curricula, training programs and assessments to ensure that those graduating have the essential attributes and key competencies expected for clinical competency and effective practice as a medical practitioner, specialist or subspecialist within the chosen scope of practice. Provides advice to Federal and jurisdictional Government committees and other organisations. Develops best practice advice on issues relating to obstetrics and gynaecology offered in a range of formats including Patient Information Pamphlets and College Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Positions and Communiques. Supports and develops educational initiatives, programs and resources for health professionals in Indigenous women’s health and those in Asia and the Pacific. Provides a CPD program facilitating training, continuing education, peer review and life-long learning. Supports research and advocacy for women’s health by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally. RANZCOG has approximately 5,500 members in Australia and New Zealand and internationally.

09/12/2025

The FRANZCOG Selection process is a rigorous application process which determines which doctors get accepted onto the Fellowship of RANZCOG (FRANZCOG) training program to become a specialist obstetrician gynaecologist.

Over the next three years (2026-2028), RANZCOG will be implementing several changes to the Selection process, including changes to eligibility.

Following a review of the existing process – which included gathering feedback from applicants, training sites, and supervisors – these changes have been developed to ensure consistency and equity, and to align with the most recent evidence-based practice.

Visit the RANZCOG website to read an article which explains everything prospective applicants might need to know about what’s changing!

https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/franzcog-selection-process-changes/

05/12/2025

RANZCOG is a leading voice on critical issues in women’s health, advocating for equitable care and access for women and their families, whilst supporting the professionals who care for them.

Over the past 12 months the College has made significant progress on several of its advocacy priorities through participation in the National Women’s Health Advisory Council, government consultations and inquiries, facilitation of roundtables, pre-budget submissions, ongoing advocacy at federal and state levels, and an increased media presence.

➡️ Swipe for a look back at some of the positive developments the College has contributed to through its advocacy from throughout 2025.

To learn more about RANZCOG's recent advocacy visit: https://ranzcog.edu.au/our-college/advocacy/ (link in bio)

03/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we're looking back at Talking O&G podcast's evidence-based conversations in obstetrics and gynaecology.

In 2025, Talking O&G reached:
💬 11,000+ plays
💬 1,000+ followers
💬 11 new episodes
💬 20 expert guests

This year, listeners tuned in to unpack new RANZCOG guidelines, explore the latest research, and consider practical insights shaping day-to-day practice – all while gaining CPD hours.

Thanks for being part of the conversation. Here's to more evidence-based, expert-led conversations in 2026! 🎧

02/12/2025

From 25 November to 10 December 2025, mark the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence. Women's health care providers play a pivotal role in addressing violence against women as a health issue, and are uniquely positioned to support early intervention, assisting women and their children to safety and recovery.

RANZCOG is committed to supporting its members and trainees in contributing to prevention and intervention of gender-based violence.

The College's Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) in Women’s Healthcare eLearning module was recently released on RANZCOG's learning platform, Acquire. This module is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, respond to, and support women affected by family and domestic violence.

For members of RANZCOG's CPD Home, completion of this module accrues 2 CPD hours – 1 hour under Educational Activities and 1 hour under Performance Review and Ethics (1 hour, CAPE requirements).

Log in to start learning today.

28/11/2025

The latest episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast is now available. Hosts Dr Nisha Khot and Dr Heather Waterfall speak to Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville about RANZCOG’s binational, evidence-based Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care.

Prof Black and Dr Melville discuss key recommendations, including pre-abortion testing, telehealth provision, STI screening, medical and surgical techniques, and providing contraception following an abortion. They also highlight the importance of providing person-centred care which promotes equity and cultural safety, as well as considerations for those in rural or remote areas. They encourage clinicians to engage in further training opportunities in abortion care, emphasising that equitable abortion access is an essential part of healthcare provision.

🎧 Listen or watch now on your preferred streaming platform (Apple, Spotify or YouTube) and learn more at: https://ranzcog.edu.au/podcast/

27/11/2025

Last week, RANZCOG collaboratively with Birth Trauma Australia kicked off the co-designed, Birth Trauma Education Project (BTEP) - a pilot education program with the aims of making a meaningful difference to address the core causes of birth trauma and identifying opportunities for change or improvement.

Funded by the commonwealth government, this program draws on on both care provider's perspectives and the voices of those with lived experience to provide birth trauma and trauma-informed care education to a range of maternity health professionals.

Birth trauma remains a persistent challenge faced by women and birthing people and those involved in providing maternity care. The program highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care providers and those with lived experience working together to drive change.

BTEP is open to all health professionals involved in maternity care, and is being delivered via both a combination of eLearning modules, and in-person workshops or online webinars.

Healthcare professionals can find more information about how to get involved on the RANZCOG website.

25/11/2025

The gender pain gap is felt sharply by those living with endometriosis – a condition affecting one in seven people assigned female at birth, yet taking an average of eight years to diagnose.

For women of colour, this delay in diagnosis is often compounded by systemic bias and historical exclusion from pain research and clinical trials.

Why does the gender pain gap persist? How has racism and classism shaped the history of gynaecology? How can clinicians recognise unconscious bias and support culturally responsive care?

In the latest edition of O&G Magazine, Dr Haddijatou Hughes shares her powerful dual perspective as both emergency medicine specialist and patient, unpacking the intersection of endometriosis, the gender pain gap, and racial bias through historical context and personal reflection.

Read the full article via the link in bio.

24/11/2025

Last week, RANZCOG brought together key stakeholders for a roundtable discussion to address the escalating crisis faced by Australia’s private maternity care system. This meeting provided an opportunity to explore solutions to address inequitable gender bias in private healthcare funding, ongoing closures of private maternity units across the nation, and diminishing choices for pregnant people and their families.

Today, the College is proud to publish its 2025 Roundtable Report, containing a comprehensive overview of the discussions and proposed solutions.

RANZCOG looks forward to progressing the report’s recommendations and gratefully acknowledges all participants who contributed their time and expertise to this crucial discussion.

The College urgently calls on the Private Health CEO Forum to address the issues highlighted as part of the report.

Read the report in full: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/private-maternity-crisis/

21/11/2025

Watch a decade of change in the Associate Procedural members' workforce – in under ten seconds.

This insight comes from the College’s annual Activities Reports, which offer a detailed account of key activities and trends in O&G.

View the report for 2024 on the College's website:https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Activities-Report-2024.pdf

20/11/2025

This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, RANZCOG recognises the significant progress being made towards eliminating cervical cancer in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 👏

Cervical screening remains a critical tool in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. The introduction of self-collected samples in 2022 has made testing more accessible, with participation rates almost doubling – particularly among people in rural and remote areas and those from lower socio-economic groups.

Improving accessibility to this life-saving test is essential in achieving Australia’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer within the next decade.

🎧 In this excerpt from Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, Dr Anna Clare discusses the evolving landscape of cervical screening with Associate Professor Jared Watts and Dr Nisha Khot.

🔗 Listen to the full episode here:
https://ranzcog.edu.au/podcast/

16/11/2025

Systemic gender bias in the Australian healthcare system means women and pregnant people are paying more for maternity care whilst their choices are diminishing amidst continuing closures of private maternity units.

🔍 Swipe through for an overview of the key issues.

Today, RANZCOG is convening key stakeholders — including the Assistant Minister for Health, the Hon Rebecca White MP, government, women with lived experience, private hospitals, service providers and other organisations with an interest in private maternity care — for the 𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙕𝘾𝙊𝙂 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣'𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 - 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, seeking to develop actionable solutions for the private healthcare crisis. This work builds on the first roundtable held in 2024.

RANZCOG remains committed to advocating for urgent systemic reform that supports access, choice and sustainability across both public and private maternity care.

Read more on the College's website: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/gender-bias-maternity-care/

15/11/2025

The latest episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast is now available. Host Dr Heather Waterfall is joined by internationally renowned endometriosis expert A/ Prof Mathew Leonardi, who shares his insights.

Mathew weighs in on the benefits and limitations of ultrasound for first-line diagnosis, how MRI compares, recommendations for laparoscopy as a surgical intervention, and much more!

🎧 Listen or watch now on your preferred streaming platform (Apple, Spotify or YouTube) and learn more at: https://ranzcog.edu.au/podcast/

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RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women’s health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving healthcare needs of women.

RANZCOG supports research into women’s health and acts as an advocate for women’s healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.

Our mission is to influence the standard of care delivered to our community through education and training, advocacy and policy development.