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Sunday 16 September – Wednesday 19 September 2018Adelaide Convention Centre – Adelaide, South Australia

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Registration & Program

Organising Committee 2

Who Should Attend? 2

Welcome & Program Highlights 3

Call for Abstracts 4

Keynote Speakers 8

Memorial Orations & Lectures 9

Pre-meeting Workshops 10

Satellite Meetings 12

Breakfast Sessions 13

Scientific Program 14

Continuing Professional Development 17

Social Program 18

Venue & Host City 20

Accommodation 22

General Information 25

Registration Information 26

Registration Fees 27

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Dr Martin Ritossa Chair, Organising Committee

Professor Gustaaf Dekker Chair, Scientific Program

Dr Carmel Cocchiaro Committee Member

Associate Professor Rosalie Grivell Committee Member

Professor Ben Mol Committee Member

Dr Alison Munt Social Program

Professor Robert Norman Committee Member

Dr Robert O’Shea Committee Member

Dr Amanda Poprzeczny Trainee Representative

Dr Elvis Seman Committee Member

Dr Jeffrey Taylor DRANZCOG Program Coordinator

Mr Mark Donato RANZCOG Director of Marketing and Membership

Mrs Anna Smaragdi RANZCOG Events Team Lead

Ms Sara MacArthur RANZCOG Event Coordinator

Ms Tania Back RANZCOG SA/NT Regional Office

Ms Lee-Anne Harris RANZCOG Sponsorship Consultant

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Fellows

• Trainees

• Diplomates

• Associate Members

• Educational Affiliates

• Midwives

• Any health professional with an interest in women’s health

CONTENTS

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The RANZCOG 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will promote, foster and embrace change in O&G practice and will focus on the continuum of care, so as to bridge the boundaries of specialisation.

Together with our keynote speakers – Adam Balen,

Jennifer Dietrich, Catherine Nelson-Piercy and

Peter Rosenblatt – we have developed a program

that features:

• The very latest in obstetric medicine, with updates

on cardiology, endocrinology, preeclampsia and

complex obstetric surgery.

• New developments in fetal surveillance, prenatal

diagnosis and the management of the periviable

fetus.

• A focus on paediatric and adolescent

gynaecology, with talks on medical, surgical and

legal issues.

• Topics that promote inclusive healthcare,

including Indigenous women’s health, perinatal

mental health and a panel discussion on gender

issues in O&G.

• A strong focus on gynaecology, including

sessions on reproductive medicine, menstrual

disorders, prolapse surgery and a hypothetical

addressing current controversies.

• A global health session to highlight Indonesia, our

most populous neighbour. Adelaide has strong

ties with the O&G community in Indonesia and

seeing women’s health through their eyes will be

thought-provoking.

• A dedicated session for our newest Fellows and

trainees, including presentations on paperless

practice, hours of training and dealing with the

medical board.

• A dedicated time for the presentation of the best

abstracts during a plenary session to introduce

our future high flyers and to keep our Fellows

abreast of the very latest research.

Pre-meeting workshops and breakfast sessions will

enrich the program and with the affiliated Diplomates

Day program, meeting of the Pre-Vocational

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society and the

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health

Meeting – there’s something for everyone.

The exciting social program is one that only Adelaide

could put together. The meeting venue is in the heart

of a renewed Adelaide CBD. Hip laneways filled with

restaurants, cafes and bars are only a few minutes’

walk from the venue. When the meeting ends, the

party begins. Stroll across to a Peel Street gin bar,

wander into the city for some shopping, go for a

run or a bike ride along the River Torrens, or visit the

Festival Theatre. Whatever you do, don’t miss the

Meeting Dinner at Adelaide Oval, the world’s most

picturesque cricket ground. The home of the day

night test and AFL, provides the ultimate venue for

catching up with old friends or dancing the night

away with new ones.

The Organising Committee invites you to Adelaide for

the 2018 RANZCOG ASM. Let us be your guide to the

changing, challenging and exciting world of O&G. We

hope you have an illuminating, thought-provoking

and memorable meeting with time to enjoy the

delights South Australia has to offer.

WELCOME AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Dr Martin Ritossa

Chair

Organising Committee

Professor Gus Dekker

Chair

Scientific Program

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REGISTER NOWTake advantage of early bird registration —

register before 29 June 2018 and SAVE up to 20%

Abstracts are invited for Free Communication (Oral) and Poster

presentations for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of

Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting

(RANZCOG 2018 ASM) being held in Adelaide, South Australia from

Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 September 2018. Abstracts are welcome

on any topic relevant to women’s health; papers must not have been

published elsewhere.

The deadline for abstract submission is Tuesday 15 May 2018.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Organising Committee and will be

selected using criteria such as:

• Clarity and appropriateness of the design and methods

• Relevance and appropriateness of the results and analysis

• Originality and relevance of the discussion

• Overall quality of the abstract

• Presentation of new research findings

• Utilisation of new technology in obstetrics and gynaecology

• Papers that challenge current thinking in obstetrics and gynaecology

All papers should be presented by the person named in the program,

except in the case of illness or other extenuating circumstances (approved

by the Organising Committee).

Only one author per abstract can be nominated as the ‘presenting

author’. Please note that all presenters (Free Communication and Poster

presentations) must register for the meeting and pay the appropriate

registration fee by the early bird deadline Friday 29 June 2018. It will be

assumed any presenter not registered by this date has withdrawn their

abstract from the program.

Abstracts may be submitted in the

following areas of interest:

• Termination of Pregnancy Care

• Contraception

• Current Influences on Women’s Health/

Global Women’s Health

• Fertility and Reproductive Health

• Fetal Medicine

• General Gynaecology

• Prenatal Diagnosis / Ultrasound

• Gynaecological Endoscopy and

Robotic Surgery

• Gynaecological Oncology and

Colposcopy

• Labour and Obstetric Complications

• Medical Education

• Menopause

• Obstetric Medicine

• Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology

• Psychosomatic Issues in Obstetrics and

Gynaecology

• Sexual and Reproductive Health

• Surgical Simulation

• Urogynaecology

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

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PRESENTATION FORMAT

PRESENTATION TYPES

KEY DATES

Authors will be required to indicate the preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract.

Free Communication

If you wish for your abstract to be considered for a Free Communication presentation only.

Poster

If you wish for your abstract to be considered for a Poster presentation only.

Free Communication or Poster

If you wish for your abstract to be considered firstly for a Free Communication presentation and secondly for a Poster presentation (if abstract not accepted for Free Communication presentation).

Free Communication Presentations

Free Communications will be allocated 12 minutes – 10 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for discussion. Abstracts not selected for Free Communication may be eligible for Poster presentation. Please note that following acceptance of an abstract for Free Communication Oral presentation, the abstract shall not be presented to any other scientific body before the RANZCOG 2018 ASM.

Poster Presentations

The top 20 Poster presentations will be prominently displayed in the meeting venue; all other posters will be in electronic format available for viewing by delegates on the Meeting App. Full instruction of the format and display of Posters will be detailed within acceptance notifications sent to nominated presenting authors.

Tuesday 15 May 2018

Deadline for receipt of abstracts

Thursday 14 June 2018

Authors notified whether

abstracts have been accepted

Friday 29 June 2018

Deadline for presenting authors

to register

Friday 29 June 2018

Early bird registration closes

16 – 19 September 2018

RANZCOG 2018 ASM

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The presentations will be judged onsite during the ASM. Prizes will be awarded for the following:

Aldo Vacca Award – Best Free Communication and Best Poster

During the Meeting, prizes will be awarded to the Best Free Communication presented and Best Poster Presentation displayed.

RANZCOG Early Career Researcher Award

A prize will be awarded to the Best Free Communication presented by an Early Career Researcher.

To be eligible, the presenting author must be a FRANZCOG trainee or a RANZCOG Fellow five years or less post-Fellowship at the date of the meeting.

RANZCOG Diplomate Researcher Award

A prize will be awarded to the Best Free Communication presented by a Diplomate Researcher.

To be eligible, the presenting author must be a RANZCOG Diploma Trainee or a DRANZCOG / DRANZCOG Advanced holder.

NOTE:

Finalists of the RANZCOG Early Career Researcher Award and RANZCOG Diplomate Researcher Award will be invited to make a 10 minute presentation followed by a 2 minute question time.

Remaining applicants may be invited to submit a Poster presentation. To be considered for either researcher award, please indicate on the online submission form eligibility of the presenting author. When submitting an abstract, prepare the abstract in accordance with the Abstract Preparation Guidelines and Abstract Submission Guidelines.

1 Length

The maximum of the main body of the abstract should be 250 words (i.e. excluding title).

2 Title

The abstract title should reflect the main content and nature of the abstract while remaining as brief as possible; do not use abbreviations within the title.

3 Structure

Abstracts must be structured using the following format; any abstracts not following the correct structure may not be accepted.

Structure of abstract for original research / systematic reviews

• Introduction

• Methods

• Results

• Discussion

Structure of abstract for case studies

• Background

• Case

• Discussion

4 Spelling and Grammar

All abstracts should be written in English and thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar before submission.

Use standard abbreviations only; place any unusual abbreviations in brackets after the word appears for the first time within the body of the abstract, abbreviations may be used thereafter.

5 Layout and Format

• Each abstract must be prepared in Microsoft Word. No other formats will be accepted.

• The title of the abstract should be written in sentence case i.e. initial capital letter, followed by lower case.

• List details of the author/s name/s (surname followed by initial of first name with a comma separating each author). Name of the presenting author must be underlined.

• List author/s affiliation/s (organisation, city, state if applicable, country), separated by commas. Author/s and affiliation/s to be linked by a superscript letter.

• Please note that double spacing should separate the title, author/s name/s, affiliation/s and body of the text.

• Please refrain from using printed enhancements such as italics, underlining, bold text etc. Italics may be used for non-English words or scientific names where necessary.

• Figures, tables, charts and graphs are not permitted.

• Please ensure results are detailed within the abstract (abstracts must not state ‘results will be presented at the meeting’) and appropriate statistical tests have been used and reported.

• Sources of funding should be indicated at the bottom of the abstract, as applicable.

• Use generic names of drugs, where applicable.

• References should be avoided or, if essential, should be kept to a minimum and presented in Vancouver (numbered) style. Note that all references will be included in the maximum abstract length (250 word total).

• Please note abstracts may be re-formatted and edited for publication in the program handbook.

AWARDS AND PRIZES PREPARATION GUIDELINES

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

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• All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the online submission facility (Abstract Submission Portal) accessed on the meeting website www.ranzcogasm.com.au

• Authors wishing to submit more than one abstract may do so by clicking ‘New Abstract’ in the Abstract Submission Portal (please avoid submission of several abstracts generated from the same study).

• Only one author per abstract can be nominated the ‘presenting author’.

• All submissions must be accompanied by a maximum 80 word biographical paragraph of the presenting author. Biographical details will be used by the session chair for introduction purposes and may also be published in meeting literature.

• Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish the abstract in the meeting program handbook and other meeting literature as applicable.

• Abstracts accepted for Free Communication and Poster presentations may be provided upon request to media outlets promoting a specific presentation. Please note that submission of abstracts implies the author’s consent.

Please note that all accepted presenters (Free Communications and Poster presentations) must register for the meeting and pay the appropriate registration fee by the early bird deadline, Friday 29 June 2018.

Please ensure the following required information is available before beginning the online abstract submission process:

• Your contact details.

• The title of your abstract.

• Preferred presentation type (Free Communication or Poster Presentation).

• Name and organisation of your co-author/s, if applicable.

• Your (the presenting author’s) brief biography (maximum 80 words). Biographies are to be written in full sentences (not dot points) and in third person.

• Your abstract prepared in the format specified under Abstract Preparation Guidelines. Failure to meet the specified deadlines or guidelines may result in exclusion from the program.

Once your submission is uploaded correctly, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your abstract has not been uploaded correctly. The abstract will be found under the ‘Edit Abstracts’ tab and you will need to submit it correctly.

If you have any concerns, please contact the meeting Secretariat immediately, by email to [email protected] or by phone on +61 3 9907 8646.

Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Notification will be sent to the presenting author by Thursday 14 June 2018. Full instructions for accepted presenters will be forwarded on acceptance of the abstract.

Abstracts accepted for Free Communication Poster and e-Poster presentations may be put forward for publication in ANZJOG (Supplement) following the conclusion of the RANZCOG 2018 ASM; consent or otherwise should be indicated for each submitted abstract during the abstract submission process.

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

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ACCEPTING NOTIFICATION

PUBLICATION IN ANZJOG

FURTHER INFORMATION

Obstetric Solutions

Phillips Ja, Thomas Db

a Women’s and Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

b Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Main body of abstract text: typed in English, not exceeding 250 words, under relevant structure headings

Background: insert text

Case: insert text

Discussion: insert text

Abstract Sample (Case Report)

Submission of your abstract/s implies you have read, understood and comply with the Presenter Terms and Conditions. These are available to view within the Abstract Submission Portal (online submission facility) at the time of submitting your abstract.

PRESENTER TERMS & CONDITIONS

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Adam Balen MB, BS, MD, DSc, FRCOG

Catherine Nelson-Piercy MA, FRCP, FRCOG

Jennifer E Dietrich MD, MSc, FACOG, FAAP

Peter Rosenblatt MD

Professor Adam Balen is a National Health Service Consultant and Lead Clinician at Leeds Fertility. His special interests include all aspects of PCOS, assisted conception, paediatric and adolescent gynaecology and disorders of sexual development.

Adam was Chair of the British Fertility Society until January 2018, a member of the WHO Global Infertility Guidelines Committee and Chair of the WHO Expert Working Group on the management of PCOS. He also sits on the Council of the RCOG, London. He is past Chair of the ESHRE SIG on Reproductive Endocrinology and is a member of the ESHRE Fertility Awareness Committee.

As Chair of the BFS, Adam created two new national taskforces: Fertility Preservation UK, to ensure provision of fertility preservation, and The Fertility Education Initiative, to improve the provision of education to young people about all aspects of reproductive health. He also chairs the NHS England IVF Pricing Development Expert Advisory group.

He is the author of 12 books and more than 220 peer-reviewed papers.

Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy is a Consultant Obstetric Physician at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals Trust and Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London. In 2010 she was awarded the title of Professor of Obstetric Medicine at King’s College London. Her undergraduate studies were at King’s College, Cambridge University and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. She trained as a physician, and was taught obstetric medicine by Professor Michael de Swiet.

Catherine is the immediate past President of the International Society of Obstetric Medicine (ISOM). She is founding co-editor in chief of the journal Obstetric Medicine: the medicine of pregnancy.

Catherine has been involved in the development of several evidence-based National Guidelines and RCOG Green top guidelines. She has more than 200 publications, has edited five books and written the successful Handbook of Obstetric Medicine, now in its fifth edition. She is also one of the central assessors for the UK Confidential Maternal Deaths Enquiry.

Jennifer E Dietrich MD, MSc is an Associate Professor in the Department of OB/GYN and Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She is the Fellowship Director and Division Director for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and is Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Texas Children’s Hospital. She obtained her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

She completed residency in OB/GYN at Baylor College of Medicine and went on to complete her Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) at University of Louisville. During fellowship, she obtained a Master’s in Public Health and Clinical Investigation.

She has been a member of North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) for more than a decade and is involved in several committees. She is also one of the past Annual Clinical and Scientific Program Meeting chairs. In April of 2017, she became the President of NASPAG. Additionally, she currently serves as the Associate Editor in Gynecology for the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

In academia, she has focused her efforts on both education and clinical aspects, with interests in bleeding disorders, pubertal concerns and congenital reproductive tract anomalies. Because of an interest in quality and outcomes, she has completed Advanced Quality Improvement Training. Finally, she obtained a Mini MBA in Healthcare at Rice University as she is looking for growth and innovation.

Dr Peter Rosenblatt received his BA from Brown University and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Massachusetts Medical School and subsequently completed a fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Brown University.

Since 1995, Peter has been the Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served as the Director of the Fellowship Program in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital from 1999–2010. He is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School.

Peter has authored many original research papers in urogynecology and laparoscopic surgery, and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals in obstetrics and gynaecology.

He served on the Board of Directors of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) from 2012–2014, and has been the video chair of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS), AUGS, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

He is currently the Secretary/Treasurer for the SGS. He has invented and licensed technology to several major medical device companies, and holds 15 patents in the field of urogynecology and general surgery.

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MEMORIAL AND ORATION SPEAKERS

ELLA MACKNIGHT MEMORIAL LECTURE

IAN MCDONALD MEMORIAL ORATION

Fiona Brownfoot John Lynch

Dr Fiona Brownfoot is a clinician scientist and post-doctoral fellow in the Translational Obstetrics Group headed by Professor Stephen Tong at Mercy Perinatal, the University of Melbourne. She is also a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Mercy Hospital for Women.

Since 2013 Fiona has amassed 28 publications and is first or senior author on the majority. She has been awarded six national and five international awards for her work and has attracted over $ 1,000,000 worth of research funding. She is a co-convener of the Australian Reproduction Update that launched in 2017 and has been on the executive committee of the Society for Reproductive Biology and the editorial board for the International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as the editor for trainees. She enjoys teaching and supervising research projects and current has a PhD student and research elective students.

Her research focus is in identifying medical treatments for preeclampsia. Excitingly the team has identified a number of possible medical treatments for preeclampsia. Using primary human tissues they have demonstrated improvement in key aspects of the preeclampsia disease process. Importantly these medications are safe in pregnancy. The team is now progressing these concepts to clinical trial and will commence treating patients with preeclampsia with these medications in Australia and South Africa in 2018.

John Lynch is Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Adelaide, South Australia. He is a Visiting Professor of Epidemiology in the Bristol Medical School: Population Health Sciences at the University of Bristol in the UK. He spent 20 years working in North America and before returning to Australia in 2009 he held professorial positions at the University of Michigan in the USA, and at McGill University in Canada.

He is an internationally recognized scholar in epidemiology and public health. In 2005 he was awarded a Canada Research Chair in Population Health. In 2007 his work in social epidemiology and public health was recognized with an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Medical Science from the University of Copenhagen. In 2009 he was awarded a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australia Fellowship. In 2015 he was elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

He has over 300 academic publications with a Google H index of 93. In 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 he received Thomson Reuters’/Clarivate “Highly Cited Researcher” status that places him in the top 1% of cited scientists internationally in his field.

In the last 5 years, he was Chief Investigator A or B on over $10 million in NHMRC competitive research funding. In total over that period, he was a Chief Investigator on successful competitive research grants worth over $22 million. He leads an NHMRC funded Centre for Research Excellence (2015–2020) called “EMPOWER: Health systems, disadvantage and child well-being.”

He currently serves on several international, national and local scientific advisory groups. He was an editor of the highly ranked International Journal of Epidemiology from 2005–16.

His research interests include child health and development, social and health inequality, pragmatic RCTs and natural experiments of early life interventions, large scale linked data systems to enhance evidence-based public health and research that makes a difference in improving policy, practice and service delivery.

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Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September

Facilitators RANZCOG GP Obstetric Advisory Committee

Venue Riverbank Rooms 2&3, Adelaide Convention Centre

Cost AUD $555 daily

Includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea. One ticket to the Diplomates Cocktail Reception held on Saturday 15 September 2018, 17.15 - 19.00

Participants Limited to 75 participants

OBSTETRIC MEDICAL UPDATE

Saturday 15 September

Time: 08.00–16.00

Facilitators Gus Dekker, Rosalie Grivell and Amanda Poprzeczny

Venue Riverbank Room 5, Adelaide Convention Centre

Cost AUD $555

Includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea


This interactive, full day workshop will be of interest to pre-exam O&G trainees, physician trainees, RANZCOG Fellows and all those involved in the day-to-day care of women with medically complicated pregnancies. Speakers include Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy, who literally wrote the book on Obstetric Medicine. This will be a day that will provide both the basics of management of medically complicated pregnancies, as well as recent advances and latest evidence in the field.

RANZCOG TRAINING SUPERVISORS WORKSHOP

Saturday 15 September

Time: 09.00 – 17.00

Facilitators Penny Holmes and Isabelle Shroeder

Venue Riverbank 6, Adelaide Convention Centre

Cost Free


Participants Available to RANZCOG Training Supervisors

Limited to 24 participants

This all-day workshop on the role and responsibilities of training supervisors in the FRANZCOG Training Program is for new, experienced and prospective supervisors (including senior registrars planning on becoming supervisors). The workshop includes changes to the RANZCOG curriculum, CLIMATE (the College’s eLearning platform), teaching and learning behaviours, online appraisal and assessment process, how to provide feedback, dealing with difficult trainees. It includes interactive discussion, videos and role-plays.

The Diplomates Day program has been prepared by the RANZCOG GP Obstetric Advisory Committee and each day is tailored to meet the needs of RANZCOG Diplomates. As the program is limited to 75 participants, preference will be given to RANZCOG Diplomates, with a wait list to apply for other registrants.

Day One: Obstetrics

• Pregnancy and Gastric Sleeve

• Difficult Delivery, LSCS+Pillow (Practical)

• Uterine Suture, PPH LSCS, Bakri Balloon (Practical)

• Neonatal Ventilation (Practical)

• External Cephalic Version (ECV)

• NIPT

• Baby Check

Day Two: Gynaecology

• Cervical Screening

• Mesh Side Effects

• Expert Panel on 3/4 Degree Tear, Incontinence Implants, Womens Physio

• Vulval Dermatology

• Endometriosis

DIPLOMATES DAYSPre-Meeting Workshops are scheduled for Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September

2018. Please visit www.ranzcogasm.com.au for the most current information and

booking options.

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PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS

BIRTH MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP

Sunday 16 September

Time: 08.00 - 17.00

Facilitators John Svigos (Convenor), Anthia Rallis, Andrew Woods, Mojdan Vatani and others

Venue Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Education Centre

Cost AUD $555



This full day workshop is specifically designed for senior registrars and obstetric on call consultants and for others wishing to refine their skills in complex vaginal birth working alongside experienced facilitators.

Participants will learn how to select and counsel women with regard to their birth options in relation to planned vaginal breech delivery, the vaginal delivery of selected twin pregnancies, rotational forceps and caesarean section at full dilatation with the impacted head with additional stations on neonatal resuscitation, shoulder dystocia and obstetric anaesthesia for complex vaginal birth to supplement the experience.

In addition to simulation, there will be presentations on the evidence to support these procedures as well as a dedicated session on trouble shooting, dealing with patient demands, when to abandon attempts at vaginal birth and a discussion of difficult cases.

Excellent reference materials will be provided and true to its aims at inception in 2012 there will be no exams to be passed but instead a pleasurable exchange of experience in a relaxed learning environment.

You are all very welcome to come along and enjoy the experience.

PERINEAL TRAUMA WORKSHOP

Sunday 16 September

Time: Full Day

Facilitators Various

Venue TBA

Cost AUD $555



RANZCOG INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASOUND WORKSHOP

Sunday 16 September

Time: 08.15 – 16.45

Facilitators Janet Vaughan and Glenn Gardener

Venue Riverbank 7, Adelaide Convention Centre,

Cost AUD $555



This full day practical workshop focuses on basic ultrasound knowledge and skills. This workshop fulfills the requirement for post-December 2016 FRANZCOG trainees to undertake an approved Ultrasound Workshop in the first 2 years of training.

The workshop consists of 5 hours of live-scanning tuition and 2.5 hours of targeted lectures. The five hours of practical hands-on scanning includes training in transabdominal and transvaginal imaging using a combination of pregnant women and pelvic phantoms. Five workstations are organised which enables interactive small group teaching. Each workstation has a pregnant subject, an experienced tutor and an ultrasound machine.

The knowledge component includes:

1. First Trimester Pregnancy: Transabdominal and Transvaginal Approach and Measurement

2. First Trimester Pregnancy: Normal Development and Viability

3. Biometry

4. Third Trimester Pregnancy: Assessment

5. Documenting your Scans

The practical training includes:

1. Hands-on Practical Session 1: The Ultrasound Machine

2. Hands-on Practical Session 2: First Trimester Measurement and Assessment using the Transabdominal/Transvaginal Approach

3. Hands-on Practical Session 3: Third Trimester Measurement and Assessment

RANZCOG FETAL SURVEILLANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM (FSEP)

Sunday 16 September

Time: 09.00 – 16.00

Facilitators Mark Beaves

Venue Riverbank 5, Adelaide Convention Centre,

Cost AUD $555



The FSEP Full Program runs for seven hours and provides a solid foundation of information for all clinicians involved in antenatal and intrapartum care. The Full program is structured to cumulatively build understanding. Participants in the Full program also complete the FSEP and MCQ assessment at the end of the session. This is our core education program and is suited to most clinicians requiring education for an update in cardiotocography.

Workshop numbers are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Each workshop is subject to sufficient attendance and may be

cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached; in this event, fees paid will be fully refundable.

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PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS

SATELLITE MEETINGS

UROGYNAECOLOGY SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA (UGSA) MEETING

Date Sunday 16 September 2018

Time 08.30—16.00

Venue Riverbank Room 6, Adelaide Convention Centre

Facilitators Christopher Barry, Marcus Carey , Jenny King, Joe Lee, Alex Mowat, and John Short

Cost UGSA Member $400; UGSA Non-member $450

The Lower Urinary Tract – Risk Management in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Litigation over urinary tract injury or dysfunction accounts for more than half the cases in obstetrics and gynaecology. Diagnosis is often delayed and management can be very complex so not surprisingly, litigation is increased 90 fold in patients experiencing a urinary tract injury compared to other c omplications during pelvic surgery.

So what are our most common complications? When are these more likely to occur and how can we minimise the risks? This workshop looks at pre-operative assessment and intra-operative processes including practical cystoscopy techniques to reduce urinary tract trauma.

We will also learn from several real life medico-legal cases: Would you have managed the situation in the same way, what were the contributory factors, how could you prevent this in your own practice?

RANZCOG ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER WOMEN’S HEALTH (ATSI WHM) MEETING

Dates and times

Saturday 15 September: 12.00 – 18.00 (Workshops)

Sunday 16 September: 08.30 – 17.00 (Presentations)

Venue City Rooms 1,2 & 3, Adelaide Convention Centre

Facilitators RANZCOG Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Committee

Cost Please visit the meeting website for the full list of registration categories and fees

Four years on from a successful RANZCOG Indigenous Women’s Health Meeting in South Australia, the meeting is returning to Adelaide. For the first time, this meeting will precede the RANZCOG 2018 ASM with an aim to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

This is a unique opportunity for:

• RANZCOG Fellows, Diplomates and Trainees,

• Aboriginal Health Workers,

• General Practitioners, and

• Midwives

to share the latest knowledge and examine best practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s health. The diverse program will include workshops and presentations designed to provoke discussion and upskill in evidence-based obstetric and gynaecological issues specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Topics will cover current public health information, clinical obstetrics and gynaecology, young women’s health and cultural issues.

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A number of Breakfast Sessions will be held throughout the meeting; bookings are limited and need to be made in advance. Continental breakfast will be served at each session.

TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2018

07.15 - 08.15

“Meet the Experts” Breakfast Session

A “Meet the Experts” Breakfast Session will be held on the Tuesday morning.

Delegates will have the opportunity to enjoy discussions on various topics with the Meeting’s keynote speakers and other members of the faculty on a variety of topical issues in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2018

07.15 - 08.15

Breakfast Masterclass 1Advanced Training Modules

Breakfast Masterclass 2Management of Iron Deficiency

Breakfast Masterclass 3Extended Preconception Screening

Breakfast Masterclass 4Maximising Your Earnings While in Practice

BREAKFAST SESSIONS

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

08.00-08.15 ASM Welcome

Martin Ritossa

08.15-08.30 Welcome to Country

08.30-10.35 Plenary – Obstetrics in the Wild

08.30-09.15 Who Needs an Obstetric Physician

Catherine Nelson-Piercy

09.15-09.35 The Boundaries of Obstetric Surgery – Multi-D Management of the Invasive Placenta

TBA

09.35-09.55 When You Are Way Off Course – Evaluation and Repair of Perineal Trauma

Elizabeth Murphy

09.55-10.15 The ‘Pancreatically’ Challenged Patient – The Role of the Endocrinologist

David McIntyre

10.15-10.35 Breaking Down Boundaries – Indigenous Women’s Health

TBA

10.35-11.05 Morning Tea

11.05-11.20 Top Ranking Abstracts



11.50-12.20 Ella Macknight Memorial Lecture

Fiona Brownfoot

12.20-13.20 Lunch, Exhibition and Posters

13.20-15.00 It’s All About the Flow Uncharted Territories in Gynaecology Free Communications

13.20-13.40 When the Rivers Run Low – Pregnancy Associated Cardiology Complications in the UK

Catherine Nelson-Piercy

When the Ropes Give Way – Who and How, Primary Prolapse Management

Alex Mowat

13.40-14.00 The Rusty Windmill – Pregnancy Associated Cardiology Complications in Australia

TBA

Managing Rock Falls – Management of Recurrent Prolapse

Peter Rosenblatt

14.00-14.20 The Coffee Club – Structured Cardiometabolic Follow up After Complicated Pregnancies

TBA

Lost in the Wilderness – Investigation and Management of Mesh Complications

Anna Rosamilia

14.20-14.40 When the Dam Dries Up – Preeclampsia – Evolving Concepts

Chris Redman

Looking Back – Lessons Learned from the Mesh Journey

Steve Robson

14.40-15.00 Panel Discussion Panel Discussion

15.00-15.30 Afternoon Tea, Exhibition and Posters

15.30-17.30 Plenary - Combatting the Elements

15.30-15.50 Way out Yonder – Mullerian Anomalies and Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Jennifer Dietrich

15.50-16.10 Ensuring Nutrition – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Management from Menarche to Menopause

Adam Balen

16.10-17.30 Finding a Way - A Hypothetical Exploring Current Controversies in Gynaecology

17.30-19.00 Welcome Reception – Exhibition Hall

DAY 1 PROGRAM

Monday 17 September 2018

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

07.15-08.15 “Meet the Experts” Breakfast Sessions

8.30-10.15 Plenary – The Novice Adventurer

8.30-9.15 The Evolving Landscape of the Paediatric Gynaecologist

Jennifer Dietrich

9.15-9.35 Into the Storm – The Challenges of Menarche

Adam Balen

9.35-9.55 Keeping on the Path – Minors and the Law, it’s More Than Just Consent

Rebecca Deans

9.55-10.15 Shifting Sands – Testing the Waters: Contraception STIs and More in Teenagers

Tonia Mezzini

10.15-10.45 Panel Discussion – Gender Issues in Gynaecology Practice

Jennifer Dietrich, Adam Balen, Rebecca Deans, Tonia Mezzini





12.00-12.30 Managing Complications in Laparoscopic Surgery

Peter Rosenblatt


13.30-15.15 Navigating the Uncharted Waters – The Fetus When You Just Want to Go Home Free Communications

13.30-13.50 Mapping the Depths – Advances in Fetal Surveillance

Jane Woolcock

Alternative Routes – Radiological Treatment of PCS and Fibroids

Mike Wilks

13.50-14.10 From Submarines to Humans – Fetal Imaging in the 21st Century

TBA

The First Aid Kit – New (and not so new) Medical Therapies in Gynaecology

Kirsten Black

14.10-14.30 Avoiding The Quick Sand – Aneuploidy Screening

Peter Muller

Following the Worn Path – Why Vaginal Hysterectomy is the Best Choice for Women and How I Make it Look Easy

Roy Watson

14.30-14.50 Surviving the Desert – Limits of Fetal Viability

TBA

Breaking New Ground – Why Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is the Best Choice for Women and How I Make it Look Easy

Jodie Semmler

14.50-15.15 Panel Discussion

15.15-15.45 Afternoon Tea, Exhibition and Posters

15.45-17.15 Travelling Abroad 15.45-17.05 Learning the Ropes

15.45-15.55 Introduction

Gus Dekker and John Svigos

15.45-16.05 When You Have to Hike All Night – Hours of Training

Michael Gannon

15.55-16.15 Midwives Across the Globe – Challenges in Midwifery Care

TBA

16.05-16.25 Keeping the Journal – Paperless Practice – The Pitch

TBA

16.15-16.35 A Leaky Boat - Managing Placenta Accreta in the Developing World

Rozi Aryananda

16.25-16.45 Before your First Expedition - Training, Quality Vs. Quantity

Michael Permezel

16.35-16.55 Flooding Waters – Management of Severe Pulmonary Oedema

TBA

16.45-17.05 The Dreaded Letter – Dealing With a Report to the Board

TBA

16.55-17.15 Evolving Partnership – The Global Pregnancy Collaboration

Chris Redman

19.00 - Late Meeting Dinner

DAY 2 PROGRAM

Tuesday 18 September 2018

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07.15-08.15 Breakfast Masterclasses

Advanced Training Modules Management of Iron Deficiency Extended Preconception Screening

Maximising Your Earnings While in Practice

08.30-10.15 Plenary

08.30-9.00 President’s Address

Steve Robson

09.00-9.30 Developing Leadership in O&G

TBA





10.45-12.45 Nurturing the Future Explorer Obstetric Session

Is That a Mirage?: Mental Health and Women’s Care

10.45-11.05 Infertility Treatment and Evidence for their Effectiveness

Adam Balen

Into the Desert – Perinatal Mental Health

Jane Fisher

11.05-11.25 Checking the Equipment – Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Screening

David Amor

Assembling the Team – The Role of the Mental Health Midwife

Tracy Semmler-Booth

11.25-11.45 How to Coddle an Egg – In Vitro Maturation

Robert Hart

Rugged Terrain – Paternal Mental Health

TBA

11.45-12.05 Storing the Supplies – The Role of Embryo Freezing

Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan

Responding to the Conditions – Treating Psychiatric Conditions in Pregnancy

Anne Sved Williams

12.05-12.25 The Changing Landscape – Manipulating the Human Genome

Hannah Brown

Lost in the Wilderness – Managing Mental Health in O&G Fellows and Trainees

TBA

12.25-12.45 Questions Questions


13.45-14.15 Ian McDonald Memorial Oration

John Lynch

14.15-15.00 Closing Remarks and Presentation of Prizes

14.15-14.25 Closing Remarks

Martin Ritossa

14.25-14.40 Presentation of Prizes

Gus Dekker

14.40-14.50 Presentation of the RANZCOG 2019 ASM

Glyn Teale

14.50-15.00 Closing of ASM

DAY 3 PROGRAM

Wednesday 19 September 2018

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MAXIMISING POINTS

FELLOWS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATES

This meeting has been approved as a RANZCOG accredited meeting and eligible Fellows, Associate Members and Educational Affiliates of this College will earn Continuing Professional Development

(CPD) points for attendance as follows:

Full Attendance

(meeting only) 21.5 PD points

Attendance

Monday 17 September 2018 8 PD points

Attendance

Tuesday 18 September 2018 7.5 PD points

Attendance

Wednesday 19 September 2018 6 PD points

Attendance

Breakfast Sessions

1 point per session

DIPLOMATES AND GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

GPs attending the Meeting and/or the Diplomates

Days program can self-claim RACGP Category 2

points at the rate of 2 points per hour; QI&CPD

points are capped at 20 points per triennium. ACRRM

points can be claimed at the rate of 1 points per hour;

capped at 30 points per triennium. GPs are advised to

retain details and evidence of participation for future

reference, including a certificate of attendance and a

program outline.

Diplomates Days5

RACGP Category 1 and ACRRM PRDP/MOPS points

have been applied for.

RURAL PROCEDURAL GRANTS PROGRAM (RPGP)

GPs registered and accepted into the RPGP program

may be able to claim payment for activities including

scientific conferences that they subsequently attend.

The activities must be a minimum of six hours in

duration and relevant to the discipline in which they

have been registered in the program.

If you deliver unsupervised obstetrics and/or surgery

in a rural or remote location, you may be eligible to

participate in the program. However to receive these

grants you must apply to register in the RPGP through

either the RACGP or through the ACRRM prior to

attending grant approved training. GPs are encouraged

to contact the RACGP or the ACRRM to confirm

whether they are eligible for program support.

To register for the Rural Procedural Grants Program

(RPGP) before attending, please visit http://www.acrrm.

org.au/continuing-development/assistance-and-

grants/rpgp/types-of-claims or https://www.racgp.org.

au/education/rural-programs/training-grants/rural-

procedural-grants-program-(rpgp)/

Pre-Meeting Workshops

Points for Pre-Meeting workshops to be advised once allocated.

Please refer to the meeting website for further information.

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SOCIAL PROGRAM

DIPLOMATES COCKTAIL FUNCTIONSaturday 15 September 2018

17.15 – 19.00

Gilbert Suite, Adelaide Convention Centre

An included function for all registered Diplomates, this reception will be held at the Gilbert Suite of the Adelaide

Convention Centre on 15 September 2018, immediately following the conclusion of Diplomates Day One.

This function is a prime networking opportunity, offering the chance to meet with colleagues, the RANZCOG President, members of the RANZCOG GP Obstetric Advisory Committee, the RANZCOG Board and College Council. A highlight of the reception will be the presentation of newly certified Diplomates.

Includes: Drinks and canapés

Cost: Included for Diplomates Day One and Day Two attendees

Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase via the online registration portals

Dress Code: Smart casual

NEW FELLOWS & AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY AND RECEPTIONSunday 16 September 2018

17.30 – 18.30: New Fellows & Awards Presentation Ceremony

18.30 – 20.00: Cocktail Reception

Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide

The New Fellows Presentation Ceremony and Reception will be held at the Adelaide Town Hall on Sunday 16 September 2018. Newly elevated Fellows and recently certified subspecialists will be joined by family and friends to celebrate this significant milestone in their career.

This function, which is an inclusion of full delegate registration, will also include presentation of medals for outstanding achievements in RANZCOG examinations, and awarding of Honorary Fellowships and College Medals. Following the formalities, the reception will be

held at the same venue.


Cost: Inclusive with full registration

Tickets: Bookings are required in advance. Additional tickets are available for purchase via the online registration portals


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MEETING DINNERTuesday 18 September 2018

19.00 – Late

Ian McLachlan Room, Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North

The social highlight of the meeting, the Meeting Dinner will be held at the magnificent and historic Adelaide Oval. Renowned as a unique venue, boasting picturesque views over the city, St Peter’s Cathedral and more, this event promises to be a night to remember.

Includes: Dinner and beverages

Cost: $175

Tickets: Tickets are available for purchase via the online registration portals

Dress Code: Lounge suit/Cocktail dress

SOCIAL PROGRAM

WELCOME RECEPTIONMonday 17 September 2018

17.30 – 19.00

Exhibition Halls F&G, Adelaide Convention Centre

An included function for all registered delegates, this reception will be held in the Exhibition Hall of the Adelaide Convention Centre on Monday 17 September 2018, immediately following the conclusion of the plenary session.

This function is a prime networking opportunity, offering the chance to meet with colleagues, exhibitors and speakers while enjoying drinks and canapés.


Cost: Inclusive with full registration


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Adelaide Oval

Adelaide Town Hall

InterContinental Adelaide

The Playford

Mercure Grosvenor

Stamford Plaza

Oaks Horizons

Oaks Embassy

VENUE & HOST CITY

VENUE

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (RANZCOG 2018 ASM) will be held at Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia.

The Adelaide Convention Centre is the perfect setting for the 2018 ASM. It is located on North Terrace, the gracious cultural and educational boulevard steeped in architectural history, and surrounded by a range of hotels as well as restaurants, theatres, the casino, shops and gardens. The Adelaide Convention Centre enjoys a global reputation for excellence and is consistently ranked among the world’s top convention centres.

Adelaide Convention Centre

North Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5000

T: +61 8 8212 4099

W: www.adelaidecc.com.au

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ABOUT ADELAIDE

Adelaide is dynamic and inspiring, cultured and warm. Stylish, yet casual; artistic, but very down-to-earth. It’s large enough to be cosmopolitan, yet compact enough to avoid big-city congestion, inconvenience – and cost. Renowned across Australia as being the festival city, Adelaide’s appreciation of the arts goes hand-in-hand with a penchant for good food and fine wine.

Situated between the beautiful Adelaide Hills and the long white beaches of the Gulf of St. Vincent, Adelaide is a picturesque city with a population of approximately 1.2 million. With the city being settled in 1836, the city still retains much of its simple peace and tranquillity, with the convenience and energy of a modern city.

Adelaide is best known for its biennial Arts Festival, its many churches and graceful stone buildings and being within an hour’s drive of some of Australia’s most famous and beautiful wine producing regions including the Barossa Valley. Other sights which have made the region famous over the years include the beautiful Kangaroo Island and the scenic Flinders Ranges.

Adelaide and South Australia in general pride themselves on offering a lower-key, but more relaxing and pleasant experience to what can be offered by the larger Australian cities. This is supported by fabulous food and wine, a temperate Mediterranean climate, a vibrant arts scene and exciting program of major events that make the ideal location for mixing business with pleasure.

VENUE & HOST CITY

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WALDRONSMITH Management can coordinate your accommodation requirements for your visit to Adelaide. Attractive rates have been negotiated for RANZCOG 2018 ASM delegates at the following properties. Rates are quoted per room, per night in Australian dollars ($AUD), inclusive of GST and do not include breakfast, unless stated otherwise. We encourage you to book early to ensure availability.

Oaks Horizons Apartments – ½

104 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Walking distance from the Adelaide Convention Centre: 170m Time: 2min (approx)

Situated in the heart of the CBD, Oaks Horizons is one of Adelaide’s most contemporary buildings offering modern one and two bedroom accommodation. Most apartments have private balconies which have city views. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, guests can enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities which include an indoor heated lap pool, sauna, spa, plunge pool, gymnasium, tour booking service, and onsite café.

1 Bedroom Apartment $189.00 room only per night

Maximum number of two guests per room. Additional persons rate of $44.00 per person per day for accommodation applies. One Queen or King bed.

ACCOMMODATION

The Playford –



The Playford Adelaide is a 5-star hotel with superior accommodation set in the heart of the city’s vibrant North Terrace, opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre and City Casino. The boutique style accommodation offers the perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury. The hotel has created a stunning Art Nouveau ambience, with beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, luxurious amenities and exquisite cuisine.

Standard Guestroom (King Bed) $190.00 room only per night.

PLEASE NOTE: A deposit of one night’s accommodation will be charged to your credit card 30 days prior to arrival.

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Oaks Embassy Apartments – ½



Oaks Embassy is ideally located in the heart of the central business district on North Terrace and is just a short stroll from Adelaide’s shopping precinct, the Casino and the Adelaide Convention Centre. Oaks Embassy is one of Adelaide’s most contemporary apartment buildings offering spacious one, two and three bedroom fully self contained apartments complete with laundry facilities and executive apartments featuring private spa baths.

1 Bedroom Apartment $189.00 room only per night

Maximum number of two guests per room. Additional persons rate of $44.00 per person per day for accommodation applies. 1 Queen or King bed.

Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide – 125 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000


Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is a historic hotel right in the middle of all the action in Adelaide. This four-star hotel is superbly located opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre, the Casino, Festival Centre and just seconds from the shopping precinct of Rundle Mall.

Mercure Standard Queen $169.00 room only per night

Mecure Superior Queen $184.00 room only per night

Stamford Plaza – 150 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000


Situated on North Terrace only 10 minutes from the airport, Stamford Plaza Adelaide welcomes guests to a stylish, centrally located event destination on Adelaide’s key cultural boulevard. Along with numerous corporate offices and the Convention Centre, this prime location is just minutes from popular attractions including the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Casino, Parliament House, Festival Centre, River Torrens, historic parklands, cinemas and boutique shopping. The combination of panoramic city and parkland views with excellent facilities and a central location means your group will enjoy every moment in our beautiful city.

Premier City King $169.00 room only per night

Please note that the Stamford Plaza will require full pre-payment for your accommodation 30 days prior to arrival. Deposits are taken from the credit card provided upon booking.

ACCOMMODATION

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ACCOMMODATION

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Change of booking and cancellation

All reservations are subject to the individual hotel cancellation policies as stated in the hotel information on the website. Any cancellation or change to a reservation must be made in writing to the Meeting Secretariat and not directly to the hotel.

How to book accommodation

Please indicate your accommodation requirements when registering. As there is limited space available at each hotel, it is important that you book early. Accommodation will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of registration and credit card guarantee.

Booking deadlines

The meeting hotels impose strict block booking release dates of 30 days prior to arrival; therefore, any bookings made after 15 August 2018 will be subject to availability. We strongly suggest you book accommodation prior to this date.

Credit card guarantee

Credit card details are required as a guarantee for your accommodation booking; these details will be provided to the selected hotel. The credit card is not charged and is used as a security deposit only. The final account must be settled on check-out direct with the accommodation venue. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued at that time.

Payment of accommodation

The accommodation account and any incidental charges must be paid in full, directly to the hotel, on departure.

Early or late arrival

Check in time for the meeting hotels is from 15.00. Please advise the Meeting Secretariat in writing if you will be arriving before this time as you may be required to book the previous night to guarantee immediate access to your room. Please also advise the Meeting Secretariat in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 18.00, to avoid your room being released.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Trade Exhibition

The trade exhibition will be an integral component of the ASM. This is a great opportunity for delegates to meet with trade representatives from the leading companies that provide products and services to the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology and find out about the latest developments and trends designed to assist practitioners. The trade exhibition will be located in Halls F&G of the Adelaide Convention Centre. To acknowledge the importance of the exhibition, the meeting program has been structured to ensure delegates have ample time to visit the trade area. Daily morning, afternoon teas (if applicable) and lunches will be held in this area.

Dress Code

Please note that the dress standard for the meeting will be smart casual.

Insurance

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organising Committee, RANZCOG and the Meeting Secretariat accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

Liability Disclaimer

In case of industrial disruption the Organising Committee, RANZCOG and the Meeting Secretariat accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.

Privacy Statement

Information provided on the registration form will be used to administer the Meeting including accommodation, catering, transport, sponsorship and exhibition. Data obtained will remain the property of RANZCOG and WALDRONSMITH Management. For more information on the privacy policy, please visit www.waldronsmith.com.au/privacy.

Visa Information (International Only)

With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. New Zealand citizens are issued with a visa on arrival in Australia. For information about visa applications to enter Australia, please visit: www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav. Please note that visa processing times may vary. Delegates are encouraged to apply for the appropriate visa six to eight weeks before departure to Australia.

Importantly, it is the policy of the Meeting Secretariat not to supply an ‘invitation letter’ to unpaid or unregistered delegates as it is not required and does not assist in the visa-application process. Upon payment of registration fees, each delegate receives a confirmation letter of acceptance of registration and receipt of payment.

For further information contact RANZCOG 2018 ASM Secretariat

WALDRONSMITH Management

119 Buckhurst Street


Australia

T +61 3 9645 6311

F +61 3 9645 6322

E [email protected]

W www.ranzcogasm.com.au

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Please read the registration table carefully.

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD$) and are inclusive of GST.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

All registrations will be acknowledged via an official confirmation email (where available) upon receipt of full payment.

Full Registration includes:

• Attendance at all meeting sessions (Monday to Wednesday)

• Trade exhibition admission

• Morning and afternoon teas (if applicable) and lunches for the duration of the meeting

• New Fellows & Awards Ceremony Presentation and Reception

• Welcome Reception

• Satchel containing the Program Handbook

Please note tickets to the Meeting Dinner are an additional cost.

Day Registration includes:

• Attendance at all meeting sessions on day of attendance (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday)

• Trade exhibition admission on day of attendance

• Morning and afternoon tea (if applicable), and lunch on day of attendance

• Satchel containing the Program Handbook

Please note tickets to the Presentation Ceremony and Meeting Dinner are an additional cost.

Diplomates Day Registration includes:

• Morning, afternoon tea and lunch on day of attendance

• Diplomates Cocktail Reception – Saturday

Workshop Attendance includes:

• Attendance at nominated Workshop

• Catering (as specified)

UGSA Satellite Meeting includes:

• Attendance at Satellite Meeting


ATSI Satellite Meeting includes:

• Attendance at Satellite Meeting


CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Meeting Secretariat.

On or before Friday 15 June 2018, 100% refund less an administration fee of $110 including GST

• On or before 15 July 2018, 75% refund less an administration fee of $110 including GST

• On or before 15 August 2018, 50% refund less an administration fee of $100 including GST

• After 15 August 2018, no refund available

No refund will be paid following failure to attend without notice.

Where there are extenuating circumstances, a full refund of the registration fee may be considered by and at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

PAYMENT

All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Payment must accompany your registration.

Meeting registration cannot be confirmed until payment is received. Please also note that accommodation cannot be confirmed until credit card details are received by the Meeting Secretariat.

Please note if registration is made less than two weeks prior to the meeting (after 1 September 2018) the only payment option available is credit card.

Payment can be made in the following ways:

Credit Card

MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted. Please note that WALDRONSMITH Management will appear on your credit card statement.

Cheque

Cheques must be in Australian currency, drawn on an Australian bank and free of all charges.

Please draw cheques in favour of ‘WALDRONSMITH Management – RANZCOG ASM’ and print delegate name and organisation on rear of cheque before forwarding to the Meeting Secretariat.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

All bank fees incurred with electronic funds transfer (bank transfers), whether international or national, are at the depositor’s expense. Please use your name as a reference.

To ensure prompt reconciliation please attach a copy of the transfer record/remittance advice to the completed registration form or email to the Meeting Secretariat

[email protected]

Bank Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Account name WALDRONSMITH Management Pty Ltd – RANZCOG ASM

BSB 063 587

Account number 10423506

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION FEES

FULL REGISTRATION Earlybird

(On or before 29 June 2018)

Standard

(After 29 June 2018)

Fellow / Specialist / Consultant $1,370 $1,710

Trainee / Diplomate / GP $1,020 $1,290

Pacific O&G Specialist $680 $860

Midwife / Retired Fellow / Nurse $680 $860

Pacific O&G Trainee* $345 $430

Low Resource Country** $465 $465

Medical Student (full time)*** $250 $250

DAY REGISTRATION Earlybird

(On or before 29 June 2018)

Standard

(After 29 June 2018)

Fellow / Specialist / Consultant $555 $730

Trainee / Diplomate / GP $415 $555

Pacific O&G Specialist $280 $370

Midwife / Retired Fellow / Nurse $280 $370

Pacific O&G Trainee* $140 $185

Low Resource Country** $220 $220

Medical Student (full time)*** $145 $145

PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPS Full day pre-meeting workshops $555 $555

Half day pre-meeting workshops $400 $400

Half day pre-meeting workshops $400 $400

* For delegates registering at the Pacific O&G Trainee registration rate, please note that evidence may need to be provided upon request.

** Please refer to the list of LRC countries on the meeting website to determine your eligibility to register at the Low Resource Country (LRC) registration rate.

*** This rate is not applicable to PhD students. Proof of full-time student status is required in the form of a copy of a student card or copy of current enrolment status proving full time student status. Please email the supporting documentation to [email protected] once registration is completed.

Note: Post-Doctoral Research Fellows and Research Scientists (non MBBS) can register at the Trainee / Diplomate / GP rate.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

To register online simply visit the registration page on www.ranzcogasm.com.au and select Registration and then Register online. Complete your details and print off a copy of the summary page for your records.

Please contact the ASM Secretariat if you are unable to submit a registration online:

WALDRONSMITH Management

119 Buckhurst Street,


Australia

T +61 3 9645 6311

F +61 3 9645 6322

E [email protected]

W www.ranzcogasm.com.au

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DISCLAIMER:

All information in this prospectus about RANZCOG 2018 ASM is for general reference only. While every effort is made to maintain its currency and accuracy, this document reflects information available at the time of its preparation and currency should be determined having regard to other available information. Copyright of all information in this prospectus resides with the College. RANZCOG reserves the right to make amendments to this document without prior notice.

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