Summary of Certification in Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) - Updated 2025

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Djeembana, 1 Bowen Crescent, Naarm (Melbourne) Victoria 3004, Australia.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our members live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.

CGO resource hub

1. General Resources

The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) and HPV Primary Screening

IGCS Learning Portal

Paid Resource: GYOEDU Board Review Course

ANZGOG Research Trials

2. Guidelines

Australian National Cervical screening program guidelines

Australian Optimal Care Pathways

Signposting Guideline for Cervical Cancer Screening (C-Gyn 19)

Signposting Guideline for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine (C-Gyn 18)

Tamoxifen and the endometrium

Management of gestational trophoblastic disease

Australian cervical screening guidelines

NZ cervical screening guidelines

eviQ Guidelines

EviQ - Cancer Treatments Online

Cancer genetics

BRCA1 or BRCA2 – risk management (female)

BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing

MMR genes (Lynch syndrome) – risk management

Mainstream genetic testing

ESGO

ESMO

RCOG/BGCS

EOTTD

ASCO

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines

Cervix - Cervical cancer

Placenta - Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

Ovarian Cancer/Fallopian Tube Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer

Vaginal Cancer

Vulvar cancer

Uterine Neoplasms

Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Guidelines

Cervix files

Ovary files

Uterus files

Vulva and Vagina files

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: Addressing implementation challenges - 2023 update

Guidelines for perioperative care in gynecologic/oncology: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations—2019 update

Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Rectal/Pelvic Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(r)) Society Recommendations

UpToDate® (subject to availability at workplace)

3. Recommended Textbooks

4. Journals and Articles

FIGO Cancer Staging Articles

Gynecologic Oncology

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer

New England Journal of Medicine

Journal of Clinical Oncology

Lancet Oncology

5. eLearning modules

Cervical cancer (2 hours)

Pre-invasive disease of the lower genital tract

Diagnostic imaging in gynaecological oncology

Management of postoperative complications

Preparation of the patient for theatre

Routine postoperative care

Abdominal Surgery

Minimal Access Surgery

Perineal surgery

Germ cell tumours

Malignant disease of the ovary and fallopian tube

Malignant disease of the uterus

Cervical cancer

Malignant disease of the vulva

Principles of chemotherapy

Principles of radiotherapy

Supportive, palliative and end-of-life care

PAID RESOURCE: IGCS Palliative Care Certificate

Vulva WLE from surgical companion resources

Cervical Quality Improvement Program - RANZCOG Acquire: COLP | Acquire

Physiological response to surgery

6. Non-medical expert roles

Acquire course: Developing effective communication skills

Acquire course: Helping patients make informed decisions

Acquire course: Application of Hui Process/Meihana Model to Clinical Practice

Acquire course: Intercultural Competency

Acquire: ITraining and Assessment – Support for Educators

Culturally safe communication skills for non-indigenous health professionals Tip Sheet | Cancer Australia