Pre-Meeting Workshops
The following Pre-Meeting Workshops are scheduled for Friday 7 October to Sunday 9 October 2022 inclusive. All workshops will run in a face to face format only.
Workshop numbers are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Each workshop is subject to sufficient attendance and may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached; in this event, fees paid will be fully refundable. All prices are in $AUD and include GST
WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
Friday 7 October 2022
Ultrasound Workshop
| Dates: | Friday 7 October |
| Times: | 08:00 – 16:00 (registration from 7.30am) |
| Facilitators: | Andrea Arnold, Fabricio de Costa and Sailesh Kumar |
| Venue: | Maternal Fetal Medicine Department at Gold Coast University Hospital. Level 1 B Block, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport |
| Cost: | $1,100 |
| Target Audience: | This Workshop is targeted at trainees. Trainees attending will be able to meet their training requirements to complete an Ultrasound course by end of year 2. |
| Includes: | Morning and afternoon tea and lunch |
The aim of this workshop is to review and demonstrate all requirements for a competent execution of early pregnancy, fetal growth and fetal wellbeing ultrasounds.
On completion of this clinically focused obstetric ultrasound workshop, the delegates will be able to:
- Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
- Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire
diagnostic images - Describe the limitations and clinical integration of the following ultrasound examinations:
- Transabdominal assessment at 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters
- Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of
a. Early pregnancy
b. Fetal growth in second and third trimester
c. Fetal wellbeing
View the Program here.
Saturday 8 October
Diplomates Day One: Gynaecology
| Dates | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08.50–17.00 (Registration from 08.20am) |
| Facilitators: | Dr Judith Gardner, Dr Sally Sweeney, Dr Catriona Melville, Dr Martina Mende, Dr Aaron Scolyer, Dr Phoebe Walsh, Dr Jenny Bradford |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | $660 |
| Includes: | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, one ticket to the Diplomates Cocktail Reception held on Saturday 8 October 2022, 17.15 - 19.00 |
| Participants: | Limited to 60 participants |
The Diplomates Day program has been prepared by the RANZCOG Diplomates Committee and each day of the two-day program is targeted to meet the needs of RANZCOG Diplomates.
As the program is limited to 60 participants, preference will be given to RANZCOG Diplomates, with a waiting list to apply for other registrants.
Day One: Gynaecology
- STI Management
- Menopause Management
- Medical Abortion
- Indigenous Gynaecology
- IUD insertion (practical station)
- The Vulva 101
View the Program here.
Complex Second Stage of Labour
Management Masterclass
| Date: | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08:30 - 17:00 (registration from 08.00am) |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Facilitators: | A/Prof. Thangeswaran Rudra, Prof. Edward Weaver, Dr. Chris Arthur, Dr. Yogesh Chadha, Dr. Bridget Gilsenan, Dr. Senaka Abeysundera, Dr. Audris Li Fun Wong, Dr. Belinda Lowe, Dr. Nelson Gonzalez, Dr. Sean Holland, Dr. Vanessa Watson, Dr. Hasthika Ellepola, Dr. Xin Yu Foo (Adeline), Ms. Megan Barker, Prof. Andrea Dall’Asta |
| Cost: | $660 |
| Includes: | Morning tea and lunch |
| Participants: | Limited to 24 participants |
This practical workshop has been developed to assist delegates gain
an understanding of the principles in managing complicated second stage of labour and to acquire the surgical skills necessary using simulation.
Learning Outcomes include:
- Understanding the principles of second stage labour and applying risk mitigation strategies
- Techniques for instrumental delivery
- When to abandon instrumental delivery for second stage CS
- Delivery techniques during CS for second stage
- Understanding the interpretation of second stage CTG and use of USS
- Techniques for Breech Delivery/Twin Vaginal Delivery/ Manual Rotation
This workshop is suitable for RANZCOG Trainees, junior medical staff with
an interest in Obstetrics, RANZCOG Diplomates and Midwives and Nurses
View the Program here.
Cultural Safety Training, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Clinical Practice (ATSIHiCP)
| Date: | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 09:00 - 17:00 (registration from 08.30am) |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Facilitators: | Dr Shannon Springer, Ms Somer Wrigley |
| Cost: | Free |
| Includes: | Morning and afternoon tea and lunch |
| Participants: | Limited to 24 participants |
| AIDA’s Cultural Safety Training, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Clinical Practice (ATSIHiCP), is clinically focused and designed to assist medical practitioners integrate cultural safety into their practices to improve healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. ATSIHiCP equips Registrars and Fellows in any specialty with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander holistic health and cultural safety into everyday clinical practice. Developed and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, our program is enhanced by the unique insights of AIDA doctor members and a range of clinical case studies that have been experienced first-hand by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors. |
Through developing a greater understanding of Indigenous health perspectives and by undertaking a process of investigating their own perceptions, participants commence the important steps of critical self-reflection. The program aims to inspire participants to change their own clinical practice and become an agent for change for others.
View the Program here.
Respectful Workplaces Workshop
for RANZCOG Trainees
| Dates | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08:45 - 13:00 (registration from 08.15am) |
| Facilitators: | Joseph Debattista |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | Free of charge |
| Includes: | Morning Tea |
| Participants: | Limited to 20 participants |
This workshop provides participants with information and strategies to support the creation of a supportive and respectful workplace. The workshop focuses particularly on bullying, harassment and discrimination and how these behaviours are identified and managed.
View the Program here.
Sunday 9 October
Diplomates Day Two: Obstetrics
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:50 – 17:05 (registration from 08.20am) |
| Facilitators: | Prof Judith Goh, Deborah Bateson, Dr Nisha Khot, Dr Jared Watts, Dr Bryony Ross |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | $660 |
| Includes: | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, one ticket to the Diplomates Cocktail Reception held on Saturday 8 October 2022, 17.15 - 19.00 |
| Participants: | Limited to 60 participants |
The Diplomates Day program has been prepared by the RANZCOG Diplomates Committee and each day of the two-day program is targeted to meet the needs of RANZCOG Diplomates.
As the program is limited to 60 participants, preference will be given to RANZCOG Diplomates, with a waiting list to apply for other registrants.
Day Two: Obstetrics
- Cervical screening and universal self-collection
- Fetal Macrosomia: To induce or not to induce?
- Difficult challenges and legal cases involving intrapartum monitoring
- Thalassemia in Pregnancy
- OASI Workshop (practical station)
View the program here.
Laparoscopic Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:15 - 17:00 (registration from 07.45am) |
| Facilitators: | Margaret Land, Russell Land, Naven Chetty, Andrea Garrett, Nimithri Cabraal, Archana Rao, Marcelo Nascimento |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | $660 |
| Includes: | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Participants: | Limited to 18 participants |
This Laparoscopic Workshop is designed to make you feel confident with minimally invasive surgery. This workshop covers the ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery, best posture for a long operating career, principles of electrosurgery detailing which instrument to choose, anatomy and the basic principles of laparoscopic hysterectomy. The second part of the workshop provides hands on experience with laparoscopic suturing techniques.
View the Program here.
RANZCOG Training Supervisor Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:30 – 13:30 (registration from 08.00am) |
| Facilitators: | Deb Paltridge, Dr Kathleen Braniff, Dr Kathy Saba |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | Free of charge |
| Includes: | Morning tea |
| Participants: | Limited to 18 participants |
Supervisors play an important role in supporting trainees during their training, guiding their learning, helping to plan and facilitate learning opportunities and providing feedback on their progress.
The Supervisor Training Program explores the integral role of the training supervisor and delves into the issues encountered by training supervisors as they balance workplace demands, College requirements and trainee learning needs. The interactive format draws on the collective experience of participants and experienced workshop facilitators.
View the Program here.
Urogynaecology Society of Australasia Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:15 - 12:00 (registration from 07.45am) |
| Facilitators: | Prof Judith Goh, Dr Hannah Krause, Dr Alexandra Mowat, Dr Ellen Yeung, A/Prof Malcolm Frazer, Dr Jerome Melon, Dr Peta Higgs, Dr Oliver Daly, Dr Kurinji Kannan, Dr Bernadette Brown, Dr Vivien Wong, Dr Yu Hwee Tan |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | $400 (members), $430 (non- members) |
| Includes: | Morning tea |
| Participants: | Limited to 48 participants |
This workshop is focused on exploring and collaborating with the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia (UGSA). For this event, UGSA is joining forces with RANZCOG to present an interactive and stimulating experience, combining lectures and discussion-based scenarios.
View the Program here.
Respectful Workplaces Workshop for RANZCOG Fellows
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 13:15 – 17:30 (registration from 12.45pm) |
| Facilitators: | Joseph Debattista |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | Free of charge |
| Includes: | Afternoon Tea |
| Participants: | Limited to 20 participants |
This workshop provides participants with information and strategies to support the creation of a supportive and respectful workplace. The workshop focuses particularly on bullying, harassment, and discrimination and how these behaviours are identified and managed.
View the Program here.
