Future Fellows Masterclass
Description
We are very excited to announce the Inaugural Mercy Perinatal Future Fellows Masterclass – a RANZCOG Pre-exam revision course and Fellows’ refresher.
Join us at The Langham Hotel, Melbourne 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 for 2023, 2024 AND 2025 (available after November 30th 2025) for 12 months.
Session Topics:
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
For more information head to: https://mercyperinatal.com/event/future-fellows-masterclass
Lineup
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
Professor Bill Hague
- Research Leader in Obstetric Medicine at the Robinson Research Institute, The University of Adelaide - Previous Member, Australian National Advisory Committee on Maternal Mortality and Serious Morbidity
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
Associate Professor Simon Hyde
- Departmental Head Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Hospital for Women
Dr Shiraz Badurdeen
Neonatal Research Fellow, The Royal Women's Hospital
Dr Kathy Cook
Fellow, College of Physicians Specialist, Sexual Health Medicine
Dr Caroline Dix
Haematologist, Austin Health & Alfred Health
Dr Neil Israelsohn
Head, Darebin Obstetric Unit Past Co-ordinator MCQ Written Examination, RANZCOG
Dr Jennifer Johns
Obstetric Cardiologist, 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 Monica McGauran
Site Co-Ordinator, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Newborn Health, Mercy Hospital for Women Clinical Teaching Fellow, University of Melbourne
Dr Caroline Dix
Haematologist, Austin Health & Alfred Health
Dr Sam Mooney
Gynaecologist, Mercy Hospital for Women and Epworth HealthCare Director – Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre, Epworth
Dr Kathy Paizis
Nephrologist with expertise in autoimmune disorders, renal disease and hypertension, Mercy Perinatal
Dr Sarah Price
Director of Obstetric Medicine, The Women's Hospital Staff Specialist Endocrinologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr Andrew Robinson
Head of Anaesthetics Department, Mercy Hospital for Women
Dr Sasha Skinner
Perinatal Fellow, Mercy Perinatal
Dr Karen Freilich
Sexual Medicine and Therapy Consultant, Monash Health
Dr Ralley Prentice
Senior Research Fellow, Gastroenterology, University of Melbourne
Dr Carol Vance
Clinical Director of Obstetrics, Mercy Hospital for Women
Dr Rosie McBain
Gynaecological Oncology, Mercy Health
Dr Cindy Fan
Obstetrician, Mercy Health
Dr Deb Karmakar
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Mercy Perinatal
Hannah Skrzypek
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Mercy Perinatal
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