Future Fellows Masterclass

RANZCOG pre-exam revision course and Fellows’ refresher

Batman's Hill on Collins, 623 Collins Street , Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Summary

We are very excited to announce the Inaugural Mercy Perinatal Future Fellows Masterclass – an RANZCOG Pre-exam revision course and Fellows’ refresher. 

Join us at Batman's Hill on Collins, Melbourne CBD from the from the 13th-17th of April 2026! In the past, in-person revision courses have been invaluable for trainees. They seem to have disappeared with COVID. Now, all that’s left are online study resources.

After surveying our trainees, reviewing past exams and digesting the curriculum, we have curated a thorough and up to date program. We have an incredible line-up of experts in the field and each session will be jam-packed with a comprehensive summary, sample questions and a chance for invaluable, face to face Q&A. 

What's included in the Future Fellows Masterclass Ticket? We have jam packed content into the 5 days, and we're also providing you with extra resources. with your registration you will receive: 

  • 5 days of in-person exam relevant revision content, all meals provided. 

  • Attendance at our networking conference dinner on Wednesday 15th of April. 

  • Access to 3 years of Mercy Perinatal Online content, including Twilight and Global Obstetric Journal Club seminars. 

  • Access to Global Obstetric Update Recordings (available after November 30th 2025) for 12 months. 

Space is strictly limited, read on for more information about topics and speakers, and to secure your ticket today. 

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Meet our super-star speakers: 

Dr. Rangi De Silva

  • Senior Research Fellow and Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Mercy Hospital for Women 
  • Prepare Podcast Host 

Professor Sue Walker AO 

  • Co-Director, Mercy Perinatal

  • Head of Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne

Professor Stephen Tong

  • Co-Director, Obstetrician, Mercy Perinatal

  • Professor, The University of Melbourne

Professor Lisa Hui

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Mercy Perinatal

  • Professor - MFM, The University of Melbourne 

Professor Beverley Vollenhoven

  • Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist

  • Head of Gynaecology at Monash Health 

Professor Piero Perucca 

  • Professor Adult Epilepsy and Deputy Academic Lead, Melbourne Medical School and The University of Melbourne 

  • Director of Bladin-Berkovic Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Austin Health 

Associate Professor Pav Nanayakkara 

  • Gynaecological Surgeon, Jean Hailes 
  • Laparoscopic Surgeon Specialising in: Endometriosis, Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Laparoscopic Transabdominal Cerclage, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Complex Hysterectomy. 

Associate Professor Alison Fung 

  • Clinical Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Mercy Perinatal 

Associate Professor Michael Rasmussen

  • Vice President, RANZCOG 
  • Clinical Director, Mercy Hospital for Women 

Associate Professor Kate Stern

  • Head of Clinical Research, Melbourne IVF 

  • Head Endocrine and Metabolic Service, Royal Women’s Hospital 

Associate Professor Alexis Shub 

  • Lead Obstetric Clinician, Endocrine Clinic, Mercy Perinatal 

  • Specialist Researcher, Diabetes and Obesity in Pregnancy, University of Melbourne 

Associate Professor Emma Readman 

  • Specialist Gynaecologist, Endometriosis 

  • Head of Unit, Endo-Surgical Procedures, Mercy Hospital for Women 

Associate Professor Anthea Lindquist 

  • Co-Lead, Perinatal Epidemiology Group, University of Melbourne 

  • Head of Plenty Obstetric Unit, Mercy Hospital for Women

Dr. Teresa MacDonald 

  • Clinician Scientist Research Fellow, Mercy Perinatal and The University of Melbourne 

  • NHMRC funded investigator, Norman Beischer Clinical Research Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Foundation's Arthur Wilson Memorial Scholar 

Dr. Elizabeth McCarthy 

  • Lead Obstetrician, STAR Clinic (Stillbirth and Reproductive Loss), Mercy Perinatal 

  • Head of University Obstetric Unit, Mercy Perinatal 

Dr. Sarah Price

  • Director of Obstetric Medicine, The Women's Hospital 
  • Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital 

Dr. Sam Mooney 

  • Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Mercy Hospital for Women and Sunshine Hospital 

Dr. Monica McGauran 

  • Site Co-Ordinator, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Newborn Health, Mercy Hospital for Women 

  • Clinical Teaching Fellow, University of Melbourne 

Dr. Kathy Cook 

  • Fellow, College of Physicians 

  • Specialist, Sexual Health Medicine 

Dr. Kathy Paizis

  • Nephrologist with expertise in autoimmune disorders, renal disease and hypertension, Mercy Perinatal 

Dr. Neil Israelsohn

  • Head, Darebin Obstetric Unit 
  • Past Co-ordinator MCQ Written Examination, RANZCOG 

Dr. Andrew Robinson

  • Head of Anaesthetics Department, Mercy Hospital for Women 

Dr. Jennifer Johns

  • Obstetric Cardiologist, Mercy Hospital for Women 

Dr. Shiraz Badurdeen

  • Neonatal Research Fellow, The Royal Women's Hospital 

Hannah Skrzypek

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Mercy Perinatal 

Dr. Sasha Skinner 

  • Perinatal Fellow, Mercy Perinatal 

Registration

Registrations for the Future Fellows Masterclass are now on sale. Click on the link here to secure your spot.

RANZCOG Registration: $2,100 AUD 

  • Instrumental Delivery and Complications 
  • Caesarean Section and Complications 
  • Gynaecology Surgery Basics 
  • Stillbirth 
  • Fetal Growth Restriction 
  • Neonatal Death and Early Pregnancy Complications 
  • Preeclampsia and Hypertension in Pregnancy 
  • Epilepsy and Pregnancy 
  • Genetics in Pregnancy 
  • Infections in Pregnancy 
  • Infertility and IVF 
  • Diabetes in pregnancy 
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 
  • Menopause 
  • Contraception 
  • Endometrial Cancer and Hyperplasia 
  • Ovarian Cancer and Adnexal Masses 
  • Vulval Cancer and Vulval Dermatology 
  • How to Read Clinical Trials 
  • Exam Tips and Tricks