RANZCOG OSCE Preparation: 2025 Strategy for Success

Introduction

The RANZCOG OSCE is the final gateway to Fellowship. It tests not just knowledge, but your ability to act and communicate like a consultant.

Exam Format

• 10–12 OSCE stations.
• 8 minutes per station.
• Mix of scenarios: antenatal emergencies, informed consent, postnatal care, and gynaecological oncology.

Key Skills Assessed

• Clinical reasoning.
• Communication and empathy.
• Cultural safety.
• Professional maturity.

Quote

“The OSCE rewards structure, empathy, and clinical maturity,” says A/Prof George Eskander.

How to Prepare

• Use structured OSCE practice with feedback.
• Balance technical accuracy with empathy and cultural competence.
• Revise guideline-based management for common O&G emergencies.

Final Thoughts

Passing the OSCE requires demonstrating that you are ready for independent consultant practice. With structured, scenario-based preparation, candidates can succeed.

Reference: RANZCOG Examination Handbook, 2025.