Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
The Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU) will equip you with the expert knowledge and skill to perform all aspects of ultrasound diagnosis relating to obstetrics and gynaecology. Submission DatesFees
About the Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU)
Obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound subspecialists are specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, awarded the FRANZCOG, who are trained and assessed as being competent in all aspects of ultrasound diagnosis relating to obstetrics and gynaecology, including ultrasound guided interventional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
An obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound subspecialist must spend at least 66% of their clinical time working in obstetrical and gynaecological diagnostic ultrasound practice.
It is desirable but not mandatory that the trainee works part of this time in a ‘tertiary care’ institution where the ultrasound department provides a comprehensive diagnostic service to general obstetrics and gynaecology and to the subspecialties.
Subspecialty selection
Subspecialty selection is a competitive process that determines your eligibility to commence Subspecialty training. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. More information can be found in the sections below.
| Applications open | Wednesday 15 January 2025 |
| Applications close | Monday 17 February 2025 |
| Interview date | Wednesday 14 May 2025 |
Please contact the COGU Training Program Coordinator for more information on the 2026 training program intake.
- Committee Chair: Dr Ritu Mogra
- COGU subspecialty selection applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified via email by the COGU Coordinator.
- Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview online via video conferencing technology.
Application and selection enquiries
For further information about COGU subspecialty applications and selection, please contact the COGU Training Program Coordinator.
Email: cogu@ranzcog.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9412 2956
Subspecialty Examinations
Find exam dates, resources and registration information for our five subspecialty training programs.
Years 1 to 3 clinical training
A full-time subspecialty training year consists of two consecutive six-month training periods.
The College credits training time after each satisfactory six-month training period.
Credit for training is capped at:
Maximum of 26 weeks credit for any six-month training period
Maximum of 46 weeks credit for the full subspecialty training year
Each year, you must apply for Prospective Approval of your training program, including clinical and research experience, at least eight weeks before you intend to commence training.
How to apply
- Download and complete the following documents:
- Submit all documents via email to the COGU Subspecialty Committee
- Pay the full annual training fee by 31 January (or as otherwise advised if you’re commencing training in August)
Changes to approved training
If you wish to make changes to your current approved prospective approval form, you must submit a new prospective approval document to the COGU Training Program Coordinator for approval by the COGU Committee Chair.
Please submit this document prior to commencement of subspecialty training with the Year 1 prospective approval application.
More information
Please refer to COGU Prospective Approval of Courses and COGU Approved Training Courses documents for more information on gaining Prospective Approval for the following courses:
- General Ultrasound Course
- Human Genetics Course
- Biostatistics Course
Please refer to the following resources for more information:
Please refer to the COGU Formative Appraisal Report (3MA) Form.
Please refer to the following resources in Integrate for more information:
General information
- Information for Trainees and Assessors
- Level 3 Application and Payment Form
Assessment levels
- Level 1 Summary Sheet
- Level 2 Summary Sheet
- Level 3 Summary Sheet
Formative and summative assessment forms
- 12-Week Ultrasound Assessment Form
- Mid-Trimester Ultrasound Assessment Form
- Third Trimester Ultrasound Assessment Form
- Gynaecological Ultrasound Assessment Form
- Patient Information and Consent Form
Please refer to the following resources for more information:
Post-Year 3 training
At the completion of the three years of clinical training, you must register for Post-Year 3 training and nominate a mentor/supervisor who will provide input into a progress report as you work towards finalising any outstanding assessment requirements.
Please note that you must not identify yourself as a subspecialist until you have satisfactorily completed all training requirements and you have been certified by the RANZCOG Board.
Scholarly elective
All subspecialty training programs require trainees to complete a scholarly elective, as outlined below.
Research stream
Trainees undertaking the COGU training program must complete a prospectively approved research project with relevance to their chosen subspecialty.
All trainees must submit their research project according to the following schedule:
| Cohort | Submission deadline |
| Trainees who commenced training from 1st December 2018 |
One year after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
| Trainees who commenced training before 1st December 2018 |
Two years after completion of training (with satisfactory completion within three years) |
Non-research stream
Trainees undertaking the COGU training program have the additional option of completing a prospectively approved vocational training course with relevance to their subspecialty.
The training course must:
Be prospectively approved by the COGU Committee
Progressively build on any previous RANZCOG training and have future vocational relevance
Trainees must submit evidence of course completion to the COGU Committee within three years of completing clinical training.
Please refer to Scholarly Elective (Non-Research Stream) – Information for Trainees: COGU in Integrate for more information on the core framework and approval process.
- Download and complete the Prospective Approval of Scholarly Elective Proposal and Timeline.
- Submit the document via email to the COGU Subspecialty Committee, with your initial Six-monthly Summative Assessment (6MA).
If you’ve completed a formal higher research degree qualification in an area relevant to the COGU, or a suitable vocational training course, you may be eligible for exemption from the scholarly elective.
However, you will still need to undertake ongoing research during your training.
To apply for an exemption, you must:
- Download and complete the Exemption From Scholarly Elective Form.
- Submit the document via email to the COGU Subspecialty Committee, with the Prospective Approval of Subspecialty Training application for the first semester of subspecialty training
If you wish to make changes to an approved research project, you must:
- Contact the COGU Subspecialty Committee as soon as possible
- Download and complete the Prospective Approval to Amend Scholarly Elective Proposal and Timeline Application Form in Integrate
- Submit the document via email to the COGU Subspecialty Committee
RANZCOG Regulations (Section C7 Scholarly Elective)
Please refer to the below resources in Integrate for more information.
- Research Project Submission Candidate Statement
- Research Project Assessment Form (for assessors only)
- ANZJOG Guidelines For Manuscript Reviewers
Subspecialty certification
To apply for subspecialty certification, you must:
- Meet all certification requirements. Please do not apply until the College has confirmed that you’re eligible to do so.
- Complete the Subspecialty Certification Application Form.
Your completed application form will be sent to the COGU Subspecialty Coordinator.