Caron Forde is an experienced gynaecologist currently serving at Heart of Australia since May 2022 and holds multiple positions including Editorial Reviewer for ANZJOG and gynaecologist at the Pelvic Medicine Centre since 2012. Caron has been a gynaecologist at Monash IVF Group and a long-term honorary Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital. Additional roles include Senior Examiner for the Australian Medical Council since 2008 and Examiner for RANZCOG since 2006. Caron also contributes as a member of the General Medical Assessment Tribunal for WorkCover Queensland since 2003, alongside self-employment in gynaecology and infertility since 1992. Caron's extensive education includes fellowships and memberships from prestigious colleges and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Flinders University.
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG
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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. It is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women’s health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving healthcare needs of women. As such, RANZCOG: - Sets the individual curricula, training programs and assessments to ensure that those graduating have the essential attributes and key competencies expected for clinical competency and effective practice as a medical practitioner, specialist or subspecialist within the chosen scope of practice. - Advocates on women’s health issues across Australia and New Zealand. - Provides advice to Federal and jurisdictional Government committees and other organisations. - Develops best-practice advice on issues relating to obstetrics and gynaecology offered in a range of formats including Patient Information Pamphlets and College Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Positions and Communiques. - Supports and develops educational initiatives, programs and resources for health professionals in Indigenous women’s health and those in Asia and the Pacific. - Provides a CPD program facilitating training, continuing education, peer review and life-long learning. - Supports research and advocacy for women’s health by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally. RANZCOG has approximately 5,500 members in Australia, New Zealand and internationally.