What Is the FRANZCOG Examination?
The short answer
The FRANZCOG Examination is an examination set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Two sequential gates: a Written (SAQ + MCQ) and a 12-station structured Oral (from 2026). From the April 2027 cycle the Written moves from in-venue to online remote proctoring on the candidate's own device, over two consecutive weekdays (Day 1 MCQ; Day 2 SAQ 1 and SAQ 2 with a one-hour break); the Oral stays in person at ALEC Melbourne. For binding detail, see the official RANZCOG examination pages at https://ranzcog.edu.au.
Who sets the FRANZCOG
The FRANZCOG Examination is administered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), the body responsible for setting and marking the examination to a defined competency standard.
Who sits the FRANZCOG
Written: a registered and financial FRANZCOG trainee credited with at least 46 weeks FTE of prospectively approved, satisfactory Basic Training. Oral: at least 66 weeks FTE of prospectively approved, satisfactory Basic Training AND a pass in the FRANZCOG Written Examination.
How the FRANZCOG is structured
The FRANZCOG has 4 assessed components. Two sequential gates: a Written (SAQ + MCQ) and a 12-station structured Oral (from 2026). From the April 2027 cycle the Written moves from in-venue to online remote proctoring on the candidate's own device, over two consecutive weekdays (Day 1 MCQ; Day 2 SAQ 1 and SAQ 2 with a one-hour break); the Oral stays in person at ALEC Melbourne. A full breakdown of each component is on the FRANZCOG format page linked below.
What the FRANZCOG is for
The FRANZCOG Examination is a Fellowship-level examination demanding strong communication around risk and patient-centred management, particularly in the oral component. It sits within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists training and assessment pathway, and passing it is a milestone toward the qualification or progression that pathway leads to.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the FRANZCOG Examination?
The FRANZCOG Examination is an examination set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Two sequential gates: a Written (SAQ + MCQ) and a 12-station structured Oral (from 2026). From the April 2027 cycle the Written moves from in-venue to online remote proctoring on the candidate's own device, over two consecutive weekdays (Day 1 MCQ; Day 2 SAQ 1 and SAQ 2 with a one-hour break); the Oral stays in person at ALEC Melbourne.
Who sets the FRANZCOG?
The FRANZCOG Examination is administered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), which sets and marks it to a defined competency standard.
Who is eligible to sit the FRANZCOG?
Written: a registered and financial FRANZCOG trainee credited with at least 46 weeks FTE of prospectively approved, satisfactory Basic Training. Oral: at least 66 weeks FTE of prospectively approved, satisfactory Basic Training AND a pass in the FRANZCOG Written Examination.
How is the FRANZCOG structured?
The FRANZCOG Examination has 4 assessed components. Two sequential gates: a Written (SAQ + MCQ) and a 12-station structured Oral (from 2026). From the April 2027 cycle the Written moves from in-venue to online remote proctoring on the candidate's own device, over two consecutive weekdays (Day 1 MCQ; Day 2 SAQ 1 and SAQ 2 with a one-hour break); the Oral stays in person at ALEC Melbourne.