This is the practical RANZCOG Specialist Pathway guide for ANZSCO 253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. For pathway view, see the pathway guide. For costs, see the cost case study.
RANZCOG Specialist Pathway sequence
- Application + qualifications + experience + procedure logbook
- RANZCOG Specialist Assessment (6-12 months)
- Outcome: Substantially Comparable / Partially Comparable / Not Comparable
- Medical Board Specialist Registration
- 12 months supervised practice (Substantially Comparable)
- FRANZCOG Fellowship granted
Qualification evidence
Submit:
- Primary medical degree (MBBS / MD / equivalent) certificate + transcript
- O&G Fellowship (MRCOG + CCT UK, FRCSC O&G, ABOG US, etc.)
- Origin-side specialist registration
- CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Continuing professional development records (5+ years recent)
Procedure logbook
Critical evidence:
- Caesarean sections (volume + complexity)
- Instrumental deliveries (forceps, vacuum)
- Hysterectomy (open, vaginal, laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Gynaecology oncology cases (if applicable)
- Sub-specialty cases (MFM, REI, urogynae)
- Complication rates / outcomes
Clinical experience evidence
Each role:
- Hospital employer letter
- Title — Consultant Obstetrician / Consultant Gynaecologist / Senior O&G
- Dates and FTE hours
- Sub-specialty (general, MFM, oncology, REI, urogynae, endometriosis)
For locum / agency:
- Agency letters
- Hospital reference letters
English requirement
RANZCOG + Medical Board requires:
- OET — grade B each component
- IELTS Academic — 7.0 each band
- PTE Academic — 65 each
Common reasons assessments stall
- Procedure logbook insufficient. Need comprehensive case numbers
- Origin-side registration restrictions. Unrestricted essential
- English test too old. Test must be valid (typically 2 years for OET)
Tools
Where to verify
Next step
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Obstetrician
Gynaecologist
ANZSCO 253913
RANZCOG
FRANZCOG
AHPRA
Skills Assessment
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