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FRANZCOG Selection

The selection process aims to recruit the most suitable trainees for the FRANZCOG Program to develop specialists who meet women’s health needs in Australia and New Zealand.

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Changes to Selection Process

From 2026-2028 RANZCOG are implementing several changes to the FRANZCOG Selection Process, including changes to eligibility. Please refer to the explainer statement to find out how these changes may impact you.

The eligibility requirement to obtain the AMC PGY2 Certificate in order to apply for the FRANZCOG Training program in 2027 has been reviewed and has now been withdrawn. Whilst possession of the AMC PGY2 certificate is not required, applicants should consider the implications if they choose not to complete the PGY2 certificate as the lack of this may impact on their future career options should they choose to not proceed with O&G training or are unsuccessful.

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Selection

The aim of the selection process is to recruit the most suitable available trainees for the FRANZCOG Training Program, with the objective of producing specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists who best meet the community needs in women’s health across Australia and New Zealand.

FRANZCOG Training Selection is highly competitive and the processes are transparent, rigorous and fair.

The Selection process in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand is conducted separately however, the assessment process in both countries is consistent across the selection criteria.

Eligibility

To apply for the FRANZCOG Training Program in Australia or New Zealand, doctors must satisfy the following:

 

  • Possess an approved Australian or New Zealand primary medical degree or have successfully obtained an Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate
  • Must have citizenship, permanent residence or have been granted a residence visa in the country of application at the time of application
  • Completed postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) or above
  • Australian applicants must have general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (Ahpra) enabling employment at any hospital
  • Aotearoa New Zealand applicants must have general medical registration and practicing certificate with the Medical Council of New Zealand enabling employment at any hospital

Recognition of prior learning

If you’re accepted into the FRANZCOG training program, you can for recognition of previous training or experience.

To be eligible for recognition of prior learning, you must:

Application deadline – Wednesday 30 September 2026, 5:00pm.

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Recognition Prior Learning Assessment Fee (FRANZCOG)$5,756 no GSTSubmit with application

Key Dates

ActivityAustraliaAotearoa New Zealand
Applications open (CV + Mini-MSF forms)Friday 13 March 2026Friday 13 March 2026
Applications close (CV + Mini-MSF forms)Monday 13 April 2026Monday 13 April 2026
Mini-MSF checks: Due date for HoD to approve (or otherwise)Monday 4 May 2026Monday 4 May 2026
InterviewsFriday 12 June 2026Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June 2026
Change of preference closing dateMonday 18 May 2026Monday 18 May 2026
Mini-MSF due from ratersWednesday 1 July 2026Wednesday 1 July 2026
Phase 1: Offer of positionsWednesday 29 July 2026Wednesday 29 July 2026
Phase 1: Position acceptance closing dateFriday 31 July 2026Friday 31 July 2026
Phase 2: Offer of positionsMonday 3 August 2026N/A
Phase 2: Position acceptance closing dateWednesday 5 August 2026N/A
Feedback lettersFriday 14 August 2026Friday 7 August 2026
Recognition of prior learning applicationWednesday 30 September 2026Wednesday 30 September 2026
ActivityAustraliaAotearoa New Zealand
Applications open (CV + Mini-MSF forms)Friday 13 March 2026Friday 13 March 2026
Applications close (CV + Mini-MSF forms)Monday 13 April 2026Monday 13 April 2026
Mini-MSF checks: Due date for HoD to approve (or otherwise)Monday 4 May 2026Monday 4 May 2026
InterviewsFriday 12 June 2026Thursday 11 June and Friday 12 June 2026
Change of preference closing dateMonday 18 May 2026Monday 18 May 2026
Mini-MSF due from ratersWednesday 1 July 2026Wednesday 1 July 2026
Phase 1: Offer of positionsWednesday 29 July 2026Wednesday 29 July 2026
Phase 1: Position acceptance closing dateFriday 31 July 2026Friday 31 July 2026
Phase 2: Offer of positionsMonday 3 August 2026N/A
Phase 2: Position acceptance closing dateWednesday 5 August 2026N/A
Feedback lettersFriday 14 August 2026Friday 7 August 2026
Recognition of prior learning applicationWednesday 30 September 2026Wednesday 30 September 2026

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Applications for 2027 entry have now closed.

Resources

Prospective trainees wishing to undertake FRANZCOG training should familiarise themselves with the below documents before commencing the application process.

Please review the CV/Application Scoring Guidelines relevant to your country of application.

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CV/Application Scoring Guidelines (Aotearoa New Zealand)
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CV/Application Scoring Guidelines (Australia)
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FRANZCOG Trainee Selection FAQs
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FRANZCOG Trainee Selection Process
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FRANZCOG Trainee Selection Process Changes 2026 Webinar
FRANZCOG Trainee Selection Process Changes 2026-2028
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FRANZCOG Trainee Selection Sample Interview Questions
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Mini-MSF Instruction Manual for Raters
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Mini-MSF Sample Rater Form
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Statement of Principles: Eligibility and Selection Criteria
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Contact us

Trainee selection

If you are a prospective FRANZCOG Trainee, please contacttrainee_selection@ranzcog.edu.au.

FRANZCOG enquiries

If you are a current FRANZCOG Trainee or have recently accepted a position in the FRANZCOG Training Program, please contacttraining@ranzcog.edu.au (Australia) ornztraining@ranzcog.org.nz (Aotearoa New Zealand).

If you wish to speak directly to a team member, please call +61 3 9412 2952 for Trainee onboarding.