APPLYING FOR ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING

·  Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) applications for the Subspecialties National Selection Process 2018 (2019 entry) open on 1 October 2017, and close on 1 February 2018.

·  The Subspecialties National Selection Process for CGO is a competitive process that determines eligibility to commence subspecialty training, but does not guarantee a training position.

·  The regulations pertaining to eligibility to apply for and eligibility to commence subspecialty training are found in theRANZCOG RegulationsSection D: Subspecialty Training available on the College website. It is expected that applicants will ensure they meet eligibility criteria before applying.

·  Shortlisting and interviews are conducted by a panel comprising the Chair of the CGO Subspecialty Committee and a further two subspecialists.

INTERVIEWS

Gynaecological Oncology - Chair: Dr Andrea Garrett – Friday 13 April 2018

·  National Selection applicants selected to proceed to interview are required to attend in person in Melbourne.

·  All applicants are notified in writing of the outcome of their application, and whether or not they have been selected for interview.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESCRIPTORS

The following Gynaecological Oncology selection criteria apply in assessing applicants for eligibility to enter CGO subspecialty training in the National Selection Process 2018 (2019 entry).

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5 / Employment History
Professional Development and Commitment to the CGO Subspecialty
Teaching and Leadership Experience
Research, Publications and Presentations
References
6 / CGO Subspecialty specific elements
Surgical skills
Drive and initiative
Ability to manage conflict/difficult situations
Patient management
Team work/working in a multidisciplinary team
Grief and counselling
Self-awareness
Dealing with appraisal
Academic performance/aptitude to training
Current issues/challenges facing the CGO subspecialty

·  See Appendix for further detail regarding Selection Criteria and Descriptors.

·  Applicants should ensure they address the Selection Criteria in their application.

·  Applicants will be asked questions at interview pertaining to the subspecialty-specific elements indicated on page one.

Subspecialty Committees will use a scoring system for shortlisting, between 0 (no evidence) to 3 (comprehensive evidence), with the provision that candidates would need to achieve a score of 2 or more in each category of their written application, to be shortlisted for interview.

Shortlisted applicants will again be scored against selection criteria at interview. Applicants are expected to meet or exceed each of the selection criteria in order to be deemed eligible for selection to enter subspecialty training.

REFEREES

Applicants are required to provide the names and contact details of three referees.

The three referees must be:

·  A senior colleague (FRANZCOG) with whom you have worked within the last two years. Applicants who are currently in the FRANZCOG training program must nominate their current Training Supervisor as the senior colleague.

·  Two other colleagues with whom the applicant has worked within the last two years.

Please ensure you contact your referees prior to applying.

Email addresses and telephone numbers of all referees must be provided.

Applicants will be contacted to confirm receipt of all references, or if there are any issues with these.

References are provided in strict confidence by referees, therefore applicants must not contact referees about any aspect of the reference provided.

COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

·  Please write clearly in black ink using capital letters, in English.

·  The declaration at the back of the application form must be signed by the applicant.

·  All late and incomplete applications submitted will NOT be accepted.

·  A non-refundable application fee of AUD $305 will apply to the Subspecialties National Selection Process. Applicants will be required to pay this fee online at the same time as submitting the application.

·  A covering letter must be submitted with the completed application form and should be addressed to the Chair of the CGO Subspecialty Committee.

·  A current CV is to be attached to the application.

·  Additional material supporting the application and demonstrating the applicant's interest in the CGO subspecialty may also be added as an appendix to a completed application form.

·  Applications, including all completed references, must be received by the College by the closing time and date.

Gynaecological Oncology National Selection Process Applications
must be received no later than
5:00pm THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2018 (AEDT)
Applications are to be sent to:
Chair CGO Subspecialty Committee
Email:
Post: RANZCOG, 254-260 Albert St, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
ENQUIRIES

For further information about commencing subspecialty training or the National Selection Process, please contact:

1.  Employment History
Candidate has achieved satisfactory assessments during core/advanced training.
2.  Professional Development and Commitment to the CGO Subspecialty
Candidate has proactively pursued professional development opportunities to develop their skills, experience and knowledge;
Candidate has attended PD in the subspecialty;
Candidate has proactively pursued opportunities to gain experience in the subspecialty;
Candidate displays insight, interest, and enthusiasm toward the subspecialty.
3.  Teaching and Leadership Experience
Candidate demonstrates experience of teaching junior medical, nursing or allied health staff;
Candidate demonstrates a leadership role in developing teaching or learning programs, showing sustained commitment to the area.
4.  Research, Publications and Presentations
Candidate has been actively involved in research within the last three years, translating into improved clinical care or improving their abilities as a researcher/clinician;
Candidate has some ideas around the topic/area of research they wish to pursue in the subspecialty;
Candidate has undertaken research leading to publications in peer reviewed journals or research leading to higher degree (PhD, MD, MS etc…);
Candidate has presented own research at a national or international meeting.
5.  References
Are overall positive/satisfactory;
Minimum score of 2 out of 3 for each reference report.
6.  CGO– Specific Elements
Mandatory requirement for CGO applicants:
Surgical experience, research output, publications, teaching and leadership experience, and references cited must relate to the past two years.
Surgical skills
Drive and initiative
Ability to manage conflict/difficult situations
Patient management
Team work/working in a multidisciplinary team / Grief and counselling
Self-awareness
Dealing with appraisal
Academic performance/aptitude to training
Current issues/challenges facing the CGO subspecialty

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