- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) applications for the Subspecialties National Selection Process 2018 (2019 entry) open on 1 December 2017, and close on 31 March 2018.
- The Subspecialties National Selection Process for CREI 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 CREI Subspecialty Committee and a further two subspecialists.
INTERVIEWS
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - Chair: Dr Clare Boothroyd – Friday 18 May 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 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility selection criteria apply in assessing applicants for eligibility to enter CREI subspecialty training in the National Selection Process 2018 (2019 entry).
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6 / Educational History
Employment History
Professional Development
Teaching and Leadership Experience
Research, Publications and Presentations
References
7 / CREI Subspecialty specific elements
Drive and Initiative
Resilience
Ethics
Team work/working in a multidisciplinary team
Academic performance/aptitude to training
Personal insight and understanding into the issues involved in current practice
Current issues/challenges facing the CREI 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.
REFEREESApplicants 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 $300 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 CREI 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 CREI 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.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
National Selection Process Applications
must be received no later than
5:00pm SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 (AEDT)
Applications are to be sent to:
Chair,CREI 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:
APPENDIX: SELECTION CRITERIA AND DESCRIPTORS- Educational History
- Employment History
- Professional Development and Commitment to the CREI Subspecialty
Candidate has attended PD in the subspecialty.
- Teaching and Leadership Experience
Candidate demonstrates a leadership role in developing teaching or learning programs, showing sustained commitment to the area.
- Research, Publications and Presentations
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.
- References
Minimum rating of 2 out of 3 for each reference report.
- CREI – Specific Elements
Resilience
Ethics
Team work/working in a multidisciplinary team / Academic performance/aptitude to training
Personal insight and understanding into the issues involved in current practice
Current issues/challenges facing the CREI subspecialty
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