New Associates (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) Resource Guide
Congratulations on your achievement! To assist you as you begin this journey, we’ve brought together everything you need to know to assist you with your journey as an Associate (Procedural or Advanced Procedural).Contact Us
Welcome to the College
Dear Associate (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) members,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you as an Associate member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
The role of the General Practice specialists are essential to the health care systems of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Your dedication to a broad scope of practice, often in rural and remote areas, is invaluable to the provision of primary health care in diverse communities.
°µÍøTV will offer you a forum where people who share a common interest can come together and make sure that women’s health stays on everybody’s radar and becomes a priority.
We are extremely proud to welcome you to RANZCOG.
Dr Nisha Khot
President
About the College
Structure and governance
°µÍøTV is governed by a nine-member Board who are the directors of the College, managing the financial, legal and business operations of the organisation. The Board directors and a number of other elected representatives make up the RANZCOG Council. The RANZCOG Council has general oversight of the policy and strategic planning of the College.
The functions and activities of the RANZCOG Board and Council are supported by approximately 50 committees and working parties, which meet regularly and make recommendations to the RANZCOG Board on a range of matters pertaining to women’s health.
Our Vision
Excellence and equity in women’s health.
Our Mission
To continue to lead in education and training in obstetrics and gynaecology, and advocacy in women’s health.
Our Values
Our organisational values of Advocacy, Education, Excellence, Integrity, Kindness and Respect are our core values that connect our members, trainees and staff in our shared duty, vision and mission of RANZCOG.
Our History
°µÍøTV was formed on 23 October 1998, with the amalgamation of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RACOG) and the Royal New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RNZCOG).
Being presented at the College Annual Scientific Meeting
Upon certification of Associate Procedural Training, you will have the opportunity to be presented at a College Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). You will receive an email invitation with a unique registration link providing you a reduced registration rate for the upcoming ASM, following the completion of your training.
Come and enjoy this opportunity to recognise your accomplishment as you celebrate with your peers, friends and members of the RANZCOG Board.
Associates (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) of RANZCOG
Upon certification, you will be eligible to become an Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) member of RANZCOG, please complete the .
As ARANZCOG (P) is a rectifiable qualification, members must complete the required CPD and Annual Renewal requirements to remain a RANZCOG Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) member of the College.
Testamur
Associate (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) members will be able to download an Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) Certificate at the completion of their CPD cycle.
Branding and logos
°µÍøTV branding
The new RANZCOG brand positions the College as modern and contemporary, acknowledging its past, while also paving a bright path into the future. The new visual identity will reflect RANZCOG’s position as a progressive leader and innovator in the Women’s Health sector.
Our Coat of Arms has served as inspiration for the new branding with the shield, rising sun, and the Southern Cross being incorporated into the new branding.
The new branding will co-exist with the current Coat of Arms, which will continue to be used, such as for formal and ceremonial purposes e.g. certificates. The Coat of Arms, which is an important piece of our proud history, has not changed.
Logo use
Congratulations, as an Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) member you are now permitted to use the ARANZCOG (P) or ARANZCOG (Adv. P) post-nominal.
As a means of recognising the dedication and professional service of its Associate (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) members and their commitment to excellence in women’s health, the College has developed ARANZCOG (P) and ARANZCOG (Adv. P) logos for use by its Associate (Procedural) members.
The logos are available for all RANZCOG Associate (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) members to signify membership of the College and can be used on office stationery, including letterhead and business cards, email signatures, room signage and presentation slides.
to read the logo use guidelines and download various versions of your logo.
Integrate
Integrate is the College’s online portal containing your details, preferences, and transaction history. From the dashboard you can pay your annual renewal fee, complete mandatory renewal requirements, access online resources and more.
Maintaining your Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) membership
Code of Conduct
The °µÍøTV Code of Conduct is a statement of the standard of professional and social behaviour expected of our membership.
Fees
Associates (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) are required to renew their College membership every new financial year.
Publish your details on the RANZCOG directory
Did you know we provide a directory of women’s health doctors to the public?
The directory can be searched by specialty, location or consulting languages to help anyone find a women’s health practitioner suitable to their needs. As part of your Practice Profile, you can indicate whether you would like to have your workplace details published on the directory. As one of our most widely accessed public resources, we encourage you to do so.
The College will publish the details you provide, along with your recorded practice type, on our ‘’ directory.
To update your Practice Profile and ensure your workplace details are correct:
- Log in to and go to your ‘Practice Profile’ page under ‘Profile’
- View your workplaces on the page and select the ‘Display on O&G’ page checkbox
- If you have not yet logged in and completed your Practice Profile as part of the Annual Renewal, you will be reminded to do so.
CPD
As an Associate (Procedural) or (Advanced Procedural) member of RANZCOG, in order to maintain your qualification, you will be expected to maintain, improve and broaden your knowledge and competence in women’s health by participating in a CPD program.
Benefits of Membership
CPD Home and eLearning resources
Confidential wellbeing support
Grants and scholarships to further your research and travel
Join the °µÍøTV Mentoring Program
Our dedicated specialists
Connect, our weekly member-only newsletter
Australia: Discounts available through our
Aotearoa New Zealand: Discounts available through our
Education and training opportunities
Become a Training Supervisor
Discover what is involved in supervising upcoming trainees in their training journey.
FRANZCOG Training Program
The Fellowship of RANZCOG training program is the sole pathway to specialist qualification in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.
Resources for Associate (Procedural & Advanced Procedural) members
Governance Resources
Outlining the regulations, constitution policies, procedures and code of conduct that the College is governed by.
Policies and Procedures
View all of the policies and procedures that underpin the work of the College.
Statements and Guidelines
The College’s statements and guidelines inform the highest standard of clinical practice by our specialists.
Publications
ANZJOG
A forum for the publication of original contributions to clinical practice and research in all fields of obstetrics and gynaecology and related disciplines.
O&G Magazine
O&G Magazine reports on the latest topics in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Patient Information
Our patient information pamphlets provide up-to-date information that can be discussed between healthcare providers and patients to help them make an informed decision about their care. RANZCOG members get a discount on patient information pamphlets.
Member wellbeing
We support individual Associates while advocating for systemic improvements in the places where they work.
Ways to get involved with the College
Membership offers opportunities to connect, collaborate and serve in advisory and leadership roles, providing a platform to advance your career.
Advocacy
We advocate for improvements for all women’s health consumers, and the doctors who treat them.
Annual Scientific Meeting
Attend the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting (please supply new copy)
Committees
Making recommendations to the Board on a range of matters pertaining to women’s health.
Global Health
°µÍøTV contributes to global women’s health through advocacy, as well as training, education and research support for the reproductive health workforce in the Pacific region.
Honours and Awards
The College bestows honours on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the work of the College and women’s health, and awards for championing Wellbeing and demonstrating Organisational Values.
°µÍøTV Women’s Health Foundation
Supporting the College’s philanthropic initiatives in First Nations and MÄori women’s health, global women’s health and women’s health research and study.
Aotearoa New Zealand office
In Aotearoa New Zealand, Te KÄhui Oranga Å Nuku advocates for excellence and equity in women’s health through training and standards, engagement with Aotearoa New Zealand health groups, advocacy through submissions and nominations, contributions to policy development and the provision of advice on clinical matters.
The Aotearoa New Zealand office and Te KÄhui Oranga Å Nuku communicate with Fellows through PÄnui, a regular newsletter highlighting programmes, topical issues, research and events specific to Aotearoa New Zealand.