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Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health Medicine

Career Pathways suitable for those who are fascinated by childbirth and the reproductive process behind it, or for those who wish to assist with the pain and struggle of urinary problems.

What Urologists, Gynaecologists & Sexual Health Practitioners Do

Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health are fields of medicine that relate to diagnosing, treating and managing injuries, disorders and complications associated with the reproductive and urinary systems.

Urology – Urologists are concerned with diagnosing, preventing, treating and managing diseases and dysfunctions associated with the genitourinary tract, including kidneys, bladder, adrenal glands and male reproductive organs. They typically deal with Male patients.

Gynaecology and Obstetrics – Gynaecologists and Obstetricians are concerned with diagnosing, preventing, treating and managing diseases and complications associated with the female reproductive system, including the vagina, uterus, ovaries and breasts. They are also concerned with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum health.

Sexual Health Medicine – Sexual Health Practitioners are concerned with promoting healthy sexual interaction and relations. They typically assist with the prevention and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections, unplanned pregnancy, and physical or psychological discomfort related to sex.

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Relevant Jobs

In the field of Gynaecology, Urology & Sexual Health, Endocrinologists are concerned with researching, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases and disorders related to reproductive hormones and hormone-producing tissue.

Registration Steps to become an Endocrinologist

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of RACP Basic Physician Training, including the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations
  4. Six Years of full-time training, including three years of basic or paediatric training and three years of Advanced Endocrinology Training.

Gynaecological Oncologists are Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists concerned with treatment and management of women with genital cancers, tumours and related diseases and disorders.

Registration Steps to become a Gynaecological Oncologist

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of three years (full-time) Training with RANZCOG – Gynaecology and Obstetrics Core Training
  4. Three Years of full-time training, including two years in a public hospital.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Professionals are Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists concerned with the obstetrical, medical and surgical issues that may arise from pregnancy. MFM Practitioners focus on caring for both the mother and the fetus, working to diagnose, treat and manage complicated pregnancies.

Registration Steps to become a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Professional

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of three years (full-time) Training with RANZCOG – Gynaecology and Obstetrics Core Training
  4. Three Years of full-time training, including two years in a public hospital.

Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Professionals are concerned with diagnosing, treating and managing disorders and diseases related to newborn infants. This includes all infants ranging from healthy newborns to those requiring intensive care.

Registration Steps to become a Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Professionals

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of RACP Basic Physician Training, including the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations
  4. Six Years of full-time training, including three years of paediatrics and three years of Advanced Neonatal/Perinatal Training.

Nephrologists are concerned with researching, diagnosing, treating and managing diseases and disorders related to the kidneys and urinary tract.

Registration Steps to become a Nephrologist

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of RACP Basic Physician Training, including the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations
  4. Six Years of full-time training, including three years of basic or paediatric training and three years of Advanced Nephrology Training.

Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound Professionals are Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists concerned with diagnosis and therapy of diseases and disorders related to gynaecology and obstetrics, using ultrasound. They typically use techniques such as ultrasound guided interventional diagnostic and other therapeutic techniques.

Registration Steps to become an Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound Professional

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of three years (full-time) Training with RANZCOG – Gynaecology and Obstetrics Core Training
  4. Three Years of full-time training

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Professionals are Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists concerned with diagnosing, treating and managing reproductive endocrine and infertility problems and disorders. They typically focus on overcoming, treating or finding alternatives for female hormonal functioning and infertility issues.

Registration Steps to become a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Professional

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of 3 years (full-time) Training with RANZCOG – Gynaecology and Obstetrics Core Training
  4. Three Years of full-time training

Sexual Health Medicine Professionals are concerned with preventing, diagnosing, treating and managing disorders and diseases related to sexual health. They typically focus on sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, and other problems related to sexuality.

Registration Steps to become a Sexual Health Medicine Professional

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of RACP Basic Physician Training, including the RACP Written and Clinical Examinations
  4. Six Years of full-time training, including three years of basic training and three years of Advanced Sexual Health Medicine Training.

Urogynaecologists are Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists concerned with diagnosing, treating and managing problems and disorders related to dysfunction of the pelvic floor and bladder, including reproductive organs and bowels. Urogynaecologists are also known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons, as they may also specialise in surgical solutions to these issues.

Registration Steps to become a Urogynaecologist

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Completion of three years (full-time) Training with RANZCOG – Gynaecology and Obstetrics Core Training
  4. Three Years of full-time training

Urologists are concerned with researching, diagnosing, preventing, treating and managing disorders and problems related to the kidney, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs. Urologists work with men, women and children to find solutions to issues such as cancers, kidney stones, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, infections and pelvic floor problems. They perform surgical and non-surgical interventions to combat these issues.

Registration Steps to become a Urologist

  1. Accredited Undergraduate Medicine Degree or Postgraduate Medicine Degree
  2. General Medical Registration
  3. Six Years of full-time training
Skills

Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health Medicine provide you with the following valuable skills

Biopsy & Hysteroscopy 90%
Ectopic Pregnancy & Post-partum Haemorrhage 80%
Electrodiathermy & Surgical safety 95%
Ethics & Surgical Safety 95%
Knowledge & Treatment of STIs/STDs 100%
Pelvic & Reproductive Anatomy 90%
Perineal & Rectal Repair 90%
Practical issues for Caesarean Sections 90%
Report Writing & Record Keeping 90%
Sutures & Knots 95%
Urinary & Kidney Functioning 90%

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