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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the specialist medical college responsible for training, assessing and accrediting radiologists and radiation oncologists across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

RANZCR oversees the Clinical Radiology Training Program, awards Fellowship of the College (FRANZCR), and assesses overseas-trained radiologists seeking specialist recognition to practise in Australia or New Zealand.

Becoming a Radiologist in Australia or New Zealand

Doctors wishing to specialise in radiology complete the RANZCR Clinical Radiology Training Program.

The training program includes:

Five years of accredited specialist radiology training
Experience across diagnostic imaging modalities including:
General radiology
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Nuclear medicine
Interventional radiology
Workplace-based learning and assessments
Formal examinations
Supervised clinical experience in accredited training sites

Successful completion leads to Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR), recognising specialist qualification in clinical radiology.

Overseas-Trained Radiologists (IMG Pathway)

Radiologists who have completed specialist training overseas may be eligible for assessment through the RANZCR Specialist Recognition Pathway.

RANZCR assesses whether an international medical graduate's training, qualifications and clinical experience are comparable to those of an Australian or New Zealand-trained radiologist.

Applicants must generally:

Have completed recognised specialist radiology training overseas
Be recognised as a consultant specialist in their country of training
Provide evidence of qualifications, training and professional experience
Complete the RANZCR assessment process

RANZCR Specialist Assessment Pathways

Suitable for the most suitable pathway depends on an individual's training background, experience and intended scope of practice.

Clinical Radiology Training Program

Suitable for doctors undertaking specialist radiology training in Australia or New Zealand

Specialist Recognition Assessment

Suitable for overseas-trained radiologists seeking specialist recognition

Full Scope Assessment

Suitable for specialists seeking recognition across the full scope of clinical radiology practice

Limited Scope Assessment

Suitable for specialists whose training aligns with a defined area of radiology practice

Defined Scope Assessment

Suitable for specialists seeking recognition within a specific area of practice, such as interventional radiology or paediatric radiology

Area of Need (AoN) Pathway

Suitable for overseas-trained radiologists applying for approved workforce shortage positions

RANZCR Assessment Outcomes

Following assessment, applicants may be determined as:

Substantially Comparable – The applicant's training and experience are considered comparable to an Australian-trained radiologist.

Requirements may include a period of supervised practice or peer review in an accredited radiology environment.

Partially Comparable – Additional training, assessment or upskilling may be required before specialist recognition.

Not Comparable – The applicant's training and experience do not meet the requirements for specialist recognition through the College pathway.

What RANZCR Assesses

When assessing overseas-trained radiologists, RANZCR considers:

Specialist radiology qualifications
Structure and duration of radiology training
Clinical experience
Scope of practice
Subspecialty expertise
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Professional references
Current clinical practice

Each application is assessed individually against the standards expected of an Australian or New Zealand-trained radiologist. For more information on requirements, read here.

Radiology Subspecialties

RANZCR recognises radiologists working across a broad range of subspecialties, including:

Diagnostic Radiology, Breast Imaging, Body Imaging, Emergency Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neuroradiology, Paediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging

Working as a Radiologist in Australia and New Zealand

International radiologists may have opportunities across: