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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Eligibility

Key Dates

Resources

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.

While the selection process operates separately in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the key elements are aligned in both countries in terms of selection criteria, scoring, reference checks, interviews and selection outcomes.

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 possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (AHPRA) enabling employment at any hospital within the jurisdiction(s) for which they are applying at the time of application.
    New Zealand applicants must have general medical registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand at the time of application

Recognition of prior learning

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

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

Application deadline – Tuesday 30 September 2025, 5:00pm. 

Fee$AUDDetails
Recognition Prior Learning Assessment Fee (FRANZCOG)$5,621 no GSTSubmit with application

Key Dates

ActivityAustraliaAotearoa New ZealandLocal cut-off time*
Online applications (CV + referee) opening dateFriday 14 March 2025Friday 14 March 2025N/A
Online applications (CV + referee) closing dateMonday 14 April 2025Monday 14 April 20255:00pm
Referee Reports by reference dueMonday 12 May 2025Monday 12 May 20255:00pm
Change of preference closing dateMonday 19 May 2025Monday 19 May 20255:00pm
RANZCOG to advise interview offers and unsuccessful applicationsFriday 6 June 2025Friday 6 June 2025N/A
Interview acceptance closing dateTuesday 10 June 2025Tuesday 10 June 20255:00pm
InterviewsFriday 25 July 2025Monday 21 July 2025 and Tuesday 22 July 2025N/A
Phase 1: Offer of positionsMonday 4 August 2025Thursday 24 July 2025N/A
Phase 1: Position acceptance closing dateWednesday 6 August 2025Monday 28 July 20255:00pm
Phase 2: Offer of positionsFriday 8 August 2025N/AN/A
Phase 2: Position acceptance closing dateTuesday 12 August 2025N/A5:00pm
Feedback lettersTuesday 19 August 2025Monday 11 August 2025N/A
Recognition of prior learning applicationTuesday 30 September 2025Tuesday 30 September 20255:00pm
ActivityAustraliaAotearoa New ZealandLocal cut-off time*
Online applications (CV + referee) opening dateFriday 14 March 2025Friday 14 March 2025N/A
Online applications (CV + referee) closing dateMonday 14 April 2025Monday 14 April 20255:00pm
Referee Reports by reference dueMonday 12 May 2025Monday 12 May 20255:00pm
Change of preference closing dateMonday 19 May 2025Monday 19 May 20255:00pm
RANZCOG to advise interview offers and unsuccessful applicationsFriday 6 June 2025Friday 6 June 2025N/A
Interview acceptance closing dateTuesday 10 June 2025Tuesday 10 June 20255:00pm
InterviewsFriday 25 July 2025Monday 21 July 2025 and Tuesday 22 July 2025N/A
Phase 1: Offer of positionsMonday 4 August 2025Thursday 24 July 2025N/A
Phase 1: Position acceptance closing dateWednesday 6 August 2025Monday 28 July 20255:00pm
Phase 2: Offer of positionsFriday 8 August 2025N/AN/A
Phase 2: Position acceptance closing dateTuesday 12 August 2025N/A5:00pm
Feedback lettersTuesday 19 August 2025Monday 11 August 2025N/A
Recognition of prior learning applicationTuesday 30 September 2025Tuesday 30 September 20255:00pm

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Applications for 2026 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.

Selection resourcesLink
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 Sample Interview Questions
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Institutional Rankings FAQs (Australia)
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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 contact trainee_selection@ranzcog.edu.au.

FRANZCOG general enquiries

If you are a current FRANZCOG Trainee or have recently accepted a position in the FRANZCOG Training Program, please contact training@ranzcog.edu.au.