OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY DR SARAH COX O&G SENIOR REGISTRAR

Why o&G Unique specialty accommodating both medicine and surgery Make a difference in the whole family’s life – hope, happiness and helping hand – empowering patients with our expertise Collaboration with other specialties Work – life balance Lots of potential for diverse interests if Obstetrics becomes too taxing long-term

Training in o&G Application and interview Generally not until HMO 3; need O&G experience first, best via PVOG pathway (see RANZCOG website) 6 years of training programme with 3 years subspecialization MFM (high risk pregnancies) COGU (ultrasound) Gynae Onc (oncological surgery) Urogynae (pelvic floor work) CREI (reproductive endocrinology and infertility) Lap. Fellowships (not currently specific sub-specialty) Rotations – 6 months diploma obstetrics and one year HMO 6-12 months country rotation in 3rd year of training programme. Huge demand in rural areas Exams – diploma and Membership

lifestyle Working hours – 40-50 hours a week in training Compulsory nights and long shifts Compulsory country rotation for 6-12 months Demanding – physical and emotional Part-time availability – college is supportive – 70% trainees are females with young families. New GEWG looking at female representation in college hierarchy Research and PhD grants from lead universities – 3 years after ITP Mix of private and public as a consultant Ability to sub-specialise in non-Obstetric areas Remuneration: $150k - $1m + depending on on-call / private vs public mix etc

Contacts - communication Clinical director: Dr. Paul Howat – paul.howat@nh.org.au Consultant O&G / Director of Obstetrics: Dr. Arzoo Khalid – arzoo.khalid@nh.org.au Senior registrars: Leah Brown – leah.brown@nh.org.au Allison Bryant-Smith – alison.bryantsmith@nh.org.au Sarah Cox – sarah.cox@nh.org.au RANZCOG – www.ranzcog.edu.au