Pre-Meeting Workshops
The following Pre-Meeting Workshops are scheduled for Friday 7 October to Sunday 9 October 2022 inclusive.
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
Friday 7 October 2022
Ultrasound Workshop
| Dates: | Friday 7 October |
| Times: | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Facilitators: | Fabricio de Costa and Sailesh Kumar |
| Venue: | Gold Coast University Hospital |
| Cost: | to be confirmed |
| Participants: | Limited to 18 pax |
| 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 seond and third trimester c.Fetal wellbeing
Saturday 8 October
Diplomates Day One: Gynaecology
| Dates | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08.00–16.00 |
| Facilitators: | RANZCOG Diplomates Committee |
| 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 pax |
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
- Adolescent Gynaecology
- IUD insertion (practical station)
- Vulval Biopsy (practical station)
Complex Second Stage of Labour
Management Masterclass
| Date: | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Facilitators: | Thangeswaran Rudra |
| Cost: | to be confirmed |
| Includes: | Morning and afternoon tea and lunch |
| Participants: | Limited to 36 |
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 labout 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 interpreation 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 Obstetcis, RANZCOG Diplomates and Midwives and Nurses.
Respectful Workplaces Workshop
for RANZCOG Trainees
| Dates | Saturday 8 October |
| Times: | 08:30 - 13:00 |
| Facilitators: | Joseph Debattista |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Includes: | Morning Tea |
| Participants: | limited to 20 pax |
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
Sunday 9 October
Diplomates Day Two: Obstetrics
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:50 – 17:00 |
| Facilitators: | RANZCOG Diplomates Committee |
| 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 pax |
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
- Pre-Eclampsia Screening
- Intrapartum Care ; Induction of Augmentation of Labour, Intrapartum Fetal Distress
- Thalassemia in Pregnancy
- OASI Workshop (practical station)
- Ultrasound in Pregnancy (Practical Station)
Laparascopic Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Facilitators: | Naven Chatty and Andrea Garrett |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | to be confirmed |
| Includes: | Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea |
| Participants: | limited to 18 pax |
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.
RANZCOG Training Supervisor Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:00 – 13:00 |
| Facilitators: | to be confirmed |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | free of charge |
| Includes: | Morning tea |
| Participants: | limited to 18 pax |
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.
Urogynaecology Society of Australasia Workshop
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Facilitators: | UGSA |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | $400 (members), $430 (non- members) |
| Includes: | Morning tea |
| Participants: | 75 |
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.
Respectful Workplaces Workshop for RANZCOG Fellows
| Dates | Sunday 9 October |
| Times: | 13:00 – 17:30 |
| Facilitators: | Joseph Debattista |
| Venue: | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Cost: | free |
| Includes: | Afternoon Tea |
| Participants: | limited to 20 pax |
This workshop provides participants with information and strategies