Qualifications
What does it take to become a specialist gynaecologist with additional training in complex surgery and fertility?
Amy has been training since 2004 until 2020 to achieve the qualifications that allow her to provide expert gynaecological care. After completing her training in 2020, Amy has continued to attend conferences, workshops, and read scientific papers in order to ensure she stays on top of evolving research and practices. She collaborates with a wide network of experts to provide comprehensive care. These colleagues include physiotherapists, psychologists, general practitioners, colorectal surgeons, urologists and endocrinologists.
Dr Amy Feng MBBS DRANZCOG FRANZCOG AGES Accredited Surgeon MS (AdvGyn) MRMed
Below is a breakdown of what those letters actually mean.
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Monash University 2004-2008
Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRANZCOG) 2011
Awarded the Medal for Outstanding Communication
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) 2012- 2018
The Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society Limited (AGES) Accredited Training Program 2019-2020
Master of Surgery - Advanced Gynaecological Surgery (Dean’s list) 2019-2020
Western Sydney University
Master of Reproductive Medicine (with Excellence)
University of New South Wales 2021-2024
Additional associations
Melbourne IVF Fertility Specialist
Deakin University Affiliate Senior Lecturer
RANZCOG Training Supervisor
AGES Education Committee Member
Amy undertook undergraduate medical studies at Monash University. This is the degree that all medical professionals need to complete before they can become a practicing doctor.
Amy completed this Diploma during her Obstetric residency year in 2011. This is extra training that doctors (often GPs) undertake to give them further knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Amy was awarded the medal for the Diploma examinations, meaning that she scored the highest in the final examinations, demonstrating excellent communication and medical knowledge.
This is the specialist training pathway to allow a doctor to provide obstetric and gynaecological care. It is 6 years of training, alongside both written and oral exams. Amy completed her training at The Royal Women’s Hospital, Monash Health, The Canberra Hospital, and King Edward Memorial Hospital.
AGES represents the main gynaecological society in Australia to provide advanced laparoscopic training. This competitive 2-year program provides focused training on complex laparoscopic, robotic and hysteroscopic surgery. Amy completed this in Sydney. During her training, she spent a minimum of 3 days a week operating or assisting surgeons, and was involved in over 800 cases in this time. This means Amy is able to bring a level of finesse to straightforward cases, as well as tackle challenging cases with skill and safety. Any person can use the term “advanced laparoscopic surgeon”, but having completed an AGES training program in addition to specialist obstetric and gynaecology training ensures that Amy has the skills to perform truly advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Amy undertook this 2 year post graduate university degree alongside her AGES Training. During this time, Amy read countless scientific papers to examine the theory behind many surgical techniques. She graduated on the Dean’s Merit list of outstanding academic results
Amy completed this post graduate university degree whilst she was working. This degree added theoretical knowledge to providing fertility related care.
Amy is a Melbourne IVF Fertility Specialist.
Amy provides lectures and tutorial to medical students at Deakin University Geelong
Amy is accredited to supervise the training of specialist obstetrician gynaecologists. She helps to ensure their training goals are met and provides mentoring and support during this time.
Amy sits on the education committee of AGES, the peak association that provides minimally invasive gynaecological training in Australia and New Zealand. As part of this, she ensures that units providing accredited AGES training meet strict requirements and that graduating specialists have completed the required components of surgical training, research and examinations.
