Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the college website.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is the professional body of the medical specialists who practice Radiology and Radiation Oncology. Radiology is the field of medicine that deals with the scanning of radiographic images of the body using medical imaging techniques, advanced computers and complex equipment that allows doctors to see inside a patient's body. Some forms of imaging include MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and computed tomography. Radiation Oncology is the field of medicine which involves the care of patients with cancer, and the use of radiation treatment, often in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy.

The RANZCR was accredited by the Australian Medical Council in 2002. The accreditation standards relate to the process of specialist education and training. The guidelines set out the educational processes, institutional processes, training settings and resources that the AMC regards as requirements for successful specialist medical education and training and professional development programs.

Governance Structure of the College & Trainee Representation

The College is governed by a Council. Trainees have input through the Junior Forum. There are trainee/recent Fellow representatives on the College Council, the Faculty Board and the Education Boards of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, and the research committee of the Faculty. Junior Forum representatives are also involved in the current Curriculum Development Project. Positions are by nomination (and election where necessary). Trainees are actively involved in the educational development activities of the College.

Training

The full time training program takes five years. Training is based to a two-part exam that has to be passed.

Rotations

In some jurisdictions, training is undertaken within a 'network' that may involve rotations to a number of different sites. Details of such rotations should be confirmed with the employer when seeking a training position. The College accredits training networks that provide a comprehensive training program. The College is not involved in their operation in respect of the movement of trainees through the network.

There are no rural requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Prior learning is considered on a case by case basis and are reviewed with explicit reference to the extent of cross-over with the training program being entered.

Flexibility in Training

Part-time training is allowed on the basis of a minimum 50% commitment. Interrupted training is possible.

Assessment

Radiology
Part 1: Anatomy & Applied Imaging Technology
Part 2: Radiology and Pathology (written and vivas)

Radiation Oncology
Part 1: Anatomy, Clinical Radiobiology, and Radiotherapeutic Physics
Part 2: Radiation Oncology and Pathology (written and vivas)

Costs

Contact details

The College is based in Sydney.

Address:
Level 9
51 Druitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9268 9777
Fax: (02) 9268 9799
Email: ranzcr@ranzcr.edu.au
Website: www.ranzcr.edu.au