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Reporting to and liaising with the Training Accreditation Committee on matters pertaining tosubspecialty training. Making recommendations to the Continuing Professional Development Committee on matterspertaining to recertification. Overseeing the process of assessment of International Subspecialists applying for subspecialtyrecognition in Australia and New Zealand.Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) Subspecialty CommitteeChair: Dr Archana RaoThe CGO Subspecialty Committee is responsible for the overseeing the formulation and review of thetraining and accreditation policies leading towards the attainment of Gynaecological Oncologysubspecialty certification of the College. Recommendations on assessment matters are referred to theRANZCOG Board through the Subspecialties Committee and the Education & Assessment Committee;recommendations on training and accreditation matters are referred directly to the RANZCOG Boardor to the RANZCOG Board through the Subspecialties Committee. Recommendations concerningSpecialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) assessments for RANZCOG subspecialtyrecognition are referred by the Committee through the Subspecialties Committee to the RANZCOGBoard for consideration.The CGO Subspecialty Committee is also the Board’s expert representative on matters pertaining totheir subspecialty. As such the CGO Subspecialty Committee may be asked to provide advice orcontribute to requests as appropriate. All correspondence pertaining to the work of these Committeesshould be forwarded to the Chair of the relevant Committee at the address below.C/O RANZCOG1 Bowen CrescentMelbourne, Victoria, 3004Email: cgo@ranzcog.edu.auBullying, Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace PolicyThis policy relates to the behaviour of members, Fellows, and trainees of the College in roles pertainingto RANZCOG training, including supervision, oversight, reporting and assessment.The purpose of this policy is to protect RANZCOG trainees, members and Fellows against bullying,harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The workplace includes training sites in public andprivate hospitals, private practice settings and the College environs.The College is committed to ensuring fair and equitable workplace practices and does not toleratebullying, harassment or unlawful discrimination in any workplace. Discrimination, bullying andharassment are prohibited by law and workplace participants who engage in such conduct may beheld personally liable for their actions. This includes threatening behaviour, intimidation, exclusion orphysical violence.The full Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace Policy is available via the Collegewebsite: duresCGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 9 of 65CGO 1 - 01

Trainee SupportTraining Support Unit (TSU)RANZCOG is committed to supporting trainees and therefore has established the TSU. This is a safe,professional and impartial service for trainees to contact should guidance and support, be required.The Trainee Liaison has a background in mental health, counselling and public health services. The TSUencourages trainees, consultants and training supervisors to reach out at times of difficulty. The TSUcan also assist with the following: processes for management of complaints development of resources referral to appropriate internal and external support resources and services identification of a range of potential intervention strategiesTrainees are encouraged to contact Carly Moorfield, Senior Coordinator, Trainee Liaison in times ofpersonal or professional stress, anxiety or poor health.Carly Moorfield (Senior Coordinator, Trainee 429 577 302Website: nitConverge InternationalTo further support Trainees the TSU has established a partnership with Converge International. (Vitaeis the NZ equivalent).Converge International is a confidential support service that is open to our Trainees, 24/7/365. Thisservice can be utilised for any personal or work-related matter. support is confidential and privateEAP Counselling, Family Assist and Crisis Telephone Counselling Sessions (these are funded byRANZCOG)support that can be tailored to meet our Trainees needs (face-to-face, telephone or online)services are available across Australia and New Zealand (Vitae – NZ equivalent)For more information please contact: Converge International on:Phone: 1300 687 327 (Australia)Website www.convergeinternational.com.auPhone: 64 0800 666 367(New Zealand)Phone: 61 386 205 300(International)CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 10 of 65CGO 1 - 01

RANZCOG Exceptional Circumstances, Special Consideration and ReconsiderationThis policy outlines the criteria and processes by which those individuals subject to RANZCOGregulations and/or policies pertaining to a range of requirements, including those associated withtraining and assessment, may apply for variation to the normal requirements on the grounds ofexceptional circumstances that may justify special consideration.As such, the application of this policy includes the following groups: Applicants for a position on a RANZCOG training program Trainees undertaking the Basic training or advanced training components of the FRANZCOGtraining program Trainees undertaking a RANZCOG subspecialties training program Trainees undertaking the certificate of women’s health, DRANZCOG or the DRANZCOGadvanced Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMG) being assessed for comparability to aRANZCOG trained specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology or suitability for an area of needposition, or undertaking training / assessment / supervision requirements as part of a pathwayto obtain RANZCOG Fellowship SIMG being assessed for comparability to a RANZCOG trained subspecialist or undertakingtraining / assessment requirements as part of a pathway to obtain certification by RANZCOG asa subspecialist Fellows and other College members required to undertake a continuing professionaldevelopment (CPD) program for the purposes of recertification / renewal of CollegemembershipThis policy should be read in conjunction with the college’s appeals procedures and the processesdescribed therein followed before initiating any request for an informal review of a decision pursuantto the appeals procedures. Search Special Consideration and Reconsideration Policy iderationThe application form for trainees requesting special consideration on the grounds of exceptionalcircumstances in relation to an examination can also be found on the policy page.CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 11 of 65CGO 1 - 01

Training AdministrationComponents of the CGO Training ProgramThe CGO training program consists of three clinical years, all of which must be prospectively approved.It includes the following elements:Gynaecological OncologyTrainees must actively participate in the work of an approved Gynaecological Oncology unit for aminimum of two years. Because of difficulties in obtaining specific advanced training posts in ‘generalsurgical units’, it will be usual for trainees to spend three years in Gynaecological Oncology units.General SurgeryIt is desirable, but not mandatory, that there be participation in the work of a general surgical unit,particularly in the areas of gastrointestinal and urological surgery, for ONE year. The work should beat an advanced level and this should be reflected in a logbook of cases.Medical OncologyIt is desirable, but not mandatory, that there be sufficient participation in the medical oncologymanagement of patients to provide an appropriate training. A specific attachment to a medicaloncology unit is not required, but if obtained, no more than three months will be accredited.RadiotherapyIt is desirable, but not mandatory, that trainees participate as a member of a team in planningradiotherapy and performing radiation treatment. A specific attachment to a radiation oncology unitis not required, but if obtained, no more than three months will be accredited.Pathology SessionsTrainees must participate in pathology sessions, including tumour board meetings, as related togynaecological oncology.Scholarly Elective - Research ProjectTrainees must participate in the planning, conduct, and reporting of research in gynaecologicaloncology.Surgical SkillsTrainees must demonstrate surgical competence in the following procedures by the end of Year 2of training: PSW exploration and dissection / exposure (open) PSW exploration and dissection / exposure (laparoscopic/minimal access) * PSW exploration/lymphadenectomy (laparoscopic/minimal access) ** Ureteric tunnel dissection Omentectomy Radical hysterectomy Vulvectomy and repair (primary or flap) Hysterectomy (laparoscopic/minimal access) Operative colposcopy *CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 12 of 65CGO 1 - 01

Trainees must demonstrate surgical competence in the following procedures by the end of Year 3of training: Pelvic lymphadenectomy (open) Pelvic lymphadenectomy (laparoscopic/minimal access) * Para-aortic exploration/lymphadenectomy Groin node dissection Extensive adhesiolysis 45 minutes (laparotomy or laparoscopic/minimal access) * Pelvic peritonectomy – open or minimal access** For trainees who commenced subspecialty training from 1 December 2018** For trainees who commenced subspecialty training prior to 1 December 2018Desirable But Not Compulsory Formation of a stoma Resection and anastomosis of small bowel Resection and anastomosis (any method) of large bowelImportant Points1.A maximum of three months each may be accredited for a specific rotation in medical oncology,radiation oncology, palliative medicine, or a related clinical discipline. No more than two suchrotations will be accredited, i.e. a maximum of six months in total. Such a rotation should be fora minimum period of three months. Prospective approval should be sought for such a program.A logbook of cases seen, a weekly program, and a summary of training will need to be providedfor this discretionary time to be accredited.2.Specific training in research or for higher degrees not involving clinical Gynaecological Oncologyis encouraged but not considered to be part of the training program and no application forreduction in the duration of the training program will be entertained in this respect.Multi Source FeedbackAn MSF will be conducted for all trainees in Year 1 Semester 2 of clinical TrainingCGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 13 of 65CGO 1 - 01

A Year-By-Year Guide for TraineesYear 1Year 2Year 3Post Year 3TrainingGynaecological Oncology (compulsory)Minimum of two years in a Gynaecological Oncology unitGeneral Surgery (desirable)One year at an advanced levelMedical Oncology (desirable)No more than three monthsRadiotherapy (desirable)No more than three monthsPathology SessionsAttendance at pathology sessions, including tumour Board meetingsClinical Training SummarySubspecialty trainees may include up to 25 percent of directly supervisedprocedures (‘Supervised Others’) into their total number of ‘personally performed’procedures, providing they supervised a FRANZCOG traineeSubmit Formative Appraisal Report within FOUR weeks of the end of eachrelevant three-month periodAssessmentSubmit Summative Assessment Report and Training Assessment Record (TAR)within SIX weeks of the end of each relevant six-month periodSurgical Skills Assessments Work Based Assessments (WBA)For trainees who commenced subspecialty training prior to 1 December 2018:Seven compulsory surgical skills assessments must be completed by the end ofyear 2 of clinical training, and a further three must be completed by the end ofYear 3 of clinical trainingFor trainees who commenced subspecialty training from 1 December 2018: Eightcompulsory surgical skills assessments must be completed by the end ofYear 2 of clinical training, and a further six must be completed by the end of Year3 of clinical trainingScholarly ElectiveScholarly Elective (Research Project)(Research Project)For Trainees who commenced subspecialty training priorProposal and Timelineto 1 December 2018 the research project must besubmitted for assessment within two years of completion(draft) Semester 1of clinical training and satisfactorily assessed within threeScholarly Electiveyears of completion of clinical training.(Research Project)For trainees who commenced subspecialty training fromProposal (final) includingethics committee approval 1 December 2018 the research project must besubmitted for assessment within one year of completion(if required)of clinical training and satisfactorily assessed within threeSemester 2years of completion of clinical training.Multi-Source Feedback(MSF) Semester 2Written Examination(first attempt after forty-six weeks FTE satisfactorytraining)College approved professional development(maximum of Two weeks (10 days) per year)CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 14 of 65A trainee must notidentify themselvesas a Specialist inGynaecologicalOncology until alltraining requirementsare satisfactorilycompleted, includingresearch project andexaminations andhave been certifiedby the RANZCOGBoard.Oral Examination(first attempt afterninety-two (92)weeks FTEsatisfactorytraining)CGO 1 - 01

Requirements of the CGO Training ProgramThree Year Clinical Training Program Each year of clinical training must be prospectively approved Year 1 of clinical training must be spent in a prospectively approved RANZCOG accredited CGOsubspecialty training unit in Australia or New Zealand and may be completed either as fractional(part time) training or full time. Subsequent years may be completed either full time or part time, with a maximum of a two yearbreak before credit for training may be lost Two (2) years must be spent in an Australian/New Zealand training position Must be undertaken in a minimum of two accredited CGO training units during the three-yeartraining program unless otherwise prospectively approved by the CGO Committee. Theminimum time in one unit will be the equivalent of six months’ full-time training A trainee must complete two years full time (or its part time equivalent) in a public hospitaltraining site It is desirable that part of the program is in a prospectively approved unit outside Australia orNew Zealand Clinical training must be completed in five years (excluding extended leave) Participation in Gynaecological Oncology unit for minimum of two years Trainees will be expected to present their ongoing research at a minimum of one scientificmeeting, but are encouraged to present at two scientific meetings, over the three-year trainingprogram Participation in pathology sessions related to gynaecological oncology, including compulsoryparticipation in tumour board meetings For trainees who commenced subspecialty training prior to 1 December 2018: Assessment ofseven compulsory surgical skills must be completed by the end of Year 2 of clinical training, anda further three must be completed by the end of Year 3 of clinical training For trainees who commenced subspecialty training from 1 December 2018: Assessment of eightcompulsory surgical skills must be completed by the end of Year 2 of clinical training, and afurther six must be completed by the end of Year 3 of clinical training Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) in semester 2 of Year 1 training Participation in surgical unit, particularly gastrointestinal and urological, for ONE year (notcompulsory) Sufficient participation in medical oncology management of no more than three months (notcompulsory) Participation as team member planning radiotherapy and performing radiation treatment ofno more than three months (not compulsory)A trainee must not identify themselves as a Specialist in Gynaecological Oncology until all trainingrequirements are satisfactorily completed, including a prospectively approved research project, andthey have been certified by the RANZCOG Board.CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 15 of 65CGO 1 - 01

Training DocumentationTrainees are required to complete and submit the following documents as part of their CGO training: Two Clinical Training Summaries – one for the period covered by the current TAR and onecumulative from date of commencement of training Formative Appraisal Report (FAR)- Three-monthly Training Assessment Record (TAR) – including the six-monthly summative assessment report Post Year 3 Clinical Training- Progress ReportScholarly Elective – Research Stream (Research Project) A research project, on some aspect of, or pertaining to, the CGO subspecialty, must becompleted by each CGO subspecialty trainee. The paper that reports on the research must beat a standard to be accepted in a peer-reviewed journal and must meet the criteria listed on theassessment form. The paper must report on original research work undertaken by the traineeand the trainee must be the principal author of the paper. A Cochrane Review, which must beprospectively approved by the CGO subspecialty committee, with the trainee as first author,also meets the subspecialty research requirement Draft research project proposal, including timelines, to be submitted with the first six-monthtraining documentation within the approved timeframe for submission of training documents Detailed research project proposal with institutional ethics approval, if necessary, to besubmitted at end of the first forty-six (46) weeks FTE of training within the approved timeframefor submission of training documents Research progress reports must be submitted with training documentation at sixty-nine (69)weeks and ninety-two (92) weeks FTE Post year 3 Training – progress reports must be submitted every six months post clinical trainingand thereafter every following six months, until all requirements are completed, and traineesare eligible for certification. Research must consist of work in the area of or pertaining to the Gynaecological Oncologysubspecialty Original research work at a standard to be accepted in a peer-reviewed journal A project published in a peer-reviewed journal with an impact factor of 2 or the ANZJOG willnot need to be formally assessed, but must still be submitted Case reports and review articles not acceptable For trainees who commenced training prior to 1 December 2018, the research project must besubmitted for assessment within two years of completion of clinical training and satisfactoryassessed within three years of completion of clinical training. For trainees who commenced training from 1 December 2018, the research project must besubmitted for assessment within one year of completion of clinical training and satisfactoryassessed within three years of completion of clinical training.CGO 2022 Handbook v1Page 16 of 65CGO 1 - 01

Examinations - Written and Oral For examination dates, information and applications see College ist-Training/Subspecialty-Examinations Eligible for first attempt at the written examination after satisfactory completion of at leastforty-six weeks FTE of clinical training Eligible for the first attempt at the oral examination after satisfactory completion of at leastninety-two weeks FTE of clinical training An examination (written or oral) must be attempted for the first time within two years ofcompletion of clinical training For trainees who commenced training prior to 1 December 2020 they must pass both thewritten and oral examinations within six years of completing clinical training For trainees who comm

Committees and review the processes for accreditation and reaccreditation of the trai ning programs leading towards the attainment of Fellowship of the College. Such training/accreditation matters include, but are not limited to: approval of Integrated Training Programs (ITPs) and participating hospitals within those