FRANZCOG Advanced Training Pathways (ATP)
Learn about the requirements to progress to advanced training, along with the various pathways to choose from. Contact UsProgressing to Advanced Training
To apply to progress to Advanced Training, Trainees must have completed:
- 184 weeks of Basic Training,
- Passed both written and oral examinations, and
- Completed all training requirements.
Please ensure your training supervisor/ITP coordinator is aware if you are having issues completing your Basic Training requirements to progress to Advanced Training. They may be able to offer advice and additional opportunities to complete the requirements to avoid losing credit for Advanced Training Time.
For any assistance with your requirements, please contact training@ranzcog.edu.au.
Advanced training requirements
For trainees who commenced from 2025.
Please refer to your “FRANZCOG requirement summary†page on for due dates specific to your commencement date and elected Advanced Training Module.
| Deadline | |
| Due at 52 weeks ATIT |
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| Due prior to Fellowship |
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Please note some procedures require a specific assessment form. Please use the correct form.
Planning your ATP
Prior to commencing Advanced Training, you must submit your Advanced Training Pathway (ATP) requirements for prospective approval via My.RANZCOG.
As part of the prospective approval process, the College will confirm that your training site can provide sufficient clinical experience to support your Advanced Training program.
Please note that the College will only credit ATP requirements that have been prospectively approved.
Trainees who started Advanced Training from 2025 onwards
Trainees undertaking the Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essentials Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Generalist Obstetrics ATM
- Generalist Gynaecology ATM
The Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently, over a minimum of 46 weeks of prospectively approved advanced training. Estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Trainees undertaking the Advanced Obstetrics Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essentials Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Advanced Obstetrics ATM
The Advanced Obstetrics Advanced Training Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently, over a minimum of 46 weeks (FTE) of prospectively approved Advanced Training. Estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Mandatory modules
Trainees undertaking the Sexual and Reproductive Health Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Contraception ATM
- Medical and Surgical Abortion ATM
- Sexual Health (eLearning Module) ATM
Elective modules
Mandatory requirement to complete minimum of two:
- Menopause ATM
- Care of Vulvovaginal Conditions ATM
- Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy ATM
- Colposcopy ATM
- Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology ATM
- Sexual Health ATM
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Pathway is a funded project under the Department of Health and Aged Care, Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES).
Whilst the funding has been fully allocated, Trainees interested in a career in rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology are encouraged to pursue this pathway.
If you are interested, please contact the College for further information at training@ranzcog.edu.au.
Trainees undertaking the Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist ATP must complete the following ATMs:
- Essentials Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist ATM
The Rural Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
To undertake the academic pathway, trainees must be approved under the Academic Stream.
Trainees undertaking the Academic Pathway must complete the following ATMs:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
- Medical Education Special Interest Module (SIM)
Trainees are expected to complete the training and assessment requirements for the Academic ATP over 92 weeks (FTE) of satisfactorily completed prospectively approved Advanced Training. To note 46 Weeks can be credited by virtue of completing the PHD. These ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
The Academic Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
Academic Stream trainees are able to undertake other Advanced Training Pathways; however will need to ensure that the Academic Pathway ATMs have also been completed.
Trainees undertaking the Subspecialist Pathway must complete the following ATM:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM.
The Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM may be undertaken over a minimum of 26 weeks (FTE) of prospectively approved advanced training.
Only trainees who are selected and enrolled in one of the five RANZCOG-approved Subspecialty Training Program can undertake the Subspecialist Advanced Training Pathway. Subspecialty trainees can undertake other RANZCOG Advanced Training Pathways in place of the Subspecialty Advanced Training Pathway.
The College also offers a suite of optional special-interest Advanced Training Modules (SIMs), as outlined below.
Please note: it is advisable not to undertake more than two ATMs concurrently during the training period.
| SIM | Link |
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| Colposcopy Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Contraception, Abortion and Sexual Health Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Evidence-Based Medicine Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Medical Education Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Pelvic Floor Disorders Advanced Training Special Interest Module | |
| Persistent Pelvic Pain Advanced Training Special Interest Module |
Additional resources for the Medical Education module can be found on .
Trainees who started Advanced Training before 2025
Trainees undertaking the Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pathway​ must complete the following:
- Generalist Obstetrics ATM
- Generalist Gynaecology ATM
The Generalist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently over a minimum of 46 weeks (FTE), or individually over a minimum of 23 weeks (FTE) per module of prospectively approved Advanced Training.
Trainees undertaking the Advanced Obstetrics pathway must complete the following:
- Advanced Obstetrics ATM
The Advanced Obstetrics Pathway must be completed over a minimum of 46 weeks (FTE) of prospectively approved Advanced Training.
Trainees undertaking the Sexual and Reproductive Health Pathway must complete the following:
| Four mandatory modules | Link |
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| Contraception Mandatory Module Guide | |
| Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM | |
| Medical and Surgical Abortion Mandatory Module | |
| Sexual Health Mandatory eLearning Module |
The Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM must be completed over a minimum of 46 weeks.
| Elective modules (minimum of two) | Link |
|---|---|
| Acute Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Elective Module | |
| Care of Vulvovaginal Conditions Elective Module | |
| Colposcopy Elective Module | |
| Menopause Elective Module | |
| Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Elective Module | |
| Sexual Health Elective Module |
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Pathway ATMs may be undertaken concurrently; estimated lengths of each ATM are provided in the curriculum document.
To undertake the academic pathway, trainees must be approved under the Academic Stream.
Trainees undertaking the Academic pathway must complete the following:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM
The Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM must be completed over a minimum of 46 weeks.
Academic Stream trainees are able to undertake other Advanced Training Pathways; however will need to ensure that the Academic Pathway ATMs have also been completed.
To undertake the Subspecialist Pathway, trainees must be enrolled in a RANZCOG-approved Subspecialty Training Program.
Trainees Undertaking the Subspecialist Pathway must complete one of the following options:
- Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology Skills ATM, concurrently with a minimum of 46 weeks of satisfactorily assessed Subspecialty training,or
- Generalist Obstetrics ATMÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýGeneralist Gynaecology ATM, concurrently over a minimum of 23 weeks,priorto commencing Subspecialist training, plus a minimum of 23 weeks of satisfactorily assessed Subspecialty training
Subspecialty trainees can undertake other RANZCOG Advanced Training Pathways in place of the Subspecialty Advanced Training Pathway.
The College also offers a suite of optional special-interest Advanced Training Modules (ATMs), as outlined below.
| More information | Link |
|---|---|
| Colposcopy Elective Module | |
| Contraception, Abortion and Sexual Health ATM Guide | |
| Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery ATM Guide | |
| Medical Education Advanced Training Module | |
| Pelvic Floor Disorders ATM Guide |
Additional resources for the Medical Education ATM can be found on .
If you commenced FRANZCOG Training on or before 1 December 2014 please contact training@ranzcog.edu.au.
Application process
Step 1. Set up
Secure a suitable ATP position (as identified by potential training sites)
Step 2. Application
Submit documentation via for prospective approval of training, including the relevant form
Completion and sign-off
The process of Advanced Training Pathway (ATP) completion and sign-off is as follows:
Step 1. Training
Complete the ATP requirements within the designated timeframe
Step 2. Completion
Submit the ATP Completion Form via (Additional Requirements dashboard), including a signature from your Training Supervisor and Head of Department