The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is a not-for-profit professional organisation for clinical radiologists and radiation oncologists in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. RANZCR encompasses two Faculties, the Faculty of Clinical Radiology and the Faculty of Radiation Oncology, that are the peak bodies for our professions in Australia and New Zealand.

Applying to RANZCR specialty training programs commencing in 2026 

For all accredited training positions commencing in 2025 applicants are required to register with the College. This registration will need to be completed prior to any trainee job applications submitted to the jurisdictions.

In Australia, sites advertise radiation oncology positions, then candidates apply directly to the hospital/sites/network and will need to submit their College Registration Verification Number (CRVN) as part of their application.

To be accepted in the training program, you must:

• Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and the Board of RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part I and Part II AMC examinations for overseas Medical Graduates in Australia)

OR

• Be registered in a general scope of practice by the Medical Council of New Zealand.

OR 

• Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of RANZCR

AND

• Must hold general registration as a medical practitioner by the registering authority recognised by the Board of RANZCR, in the state or country in which RANZCR training program is conducted, without any restriction, conditions, suspension or cancellation (unless otherwise specifically approved in writing by the College)

AND 

• Have completed at least two full years in an accredited hospital as an intern/resident or equivalent by the planned commencement of the advertised training position  

AND 

• Eligible to work in the relevant jurisdiction, either Australia, New Zealand or Singapore.

The RANZCR radiation oncology training program is a five-year program in two phases. Phase 1 extends from a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of 30 months. Phase 2 is dependent on trainees demonstrating competency (usually a minimum of 36 months).

Training is undertaken through accredited network training sites. Trainees rotate to a number of training sites throughout their training.

Applying to RANZCR specialty training programs commencing in 2026 

For all accredited training positions commencing in 2026 applicants are required to register with the College. This registration will need to be completed prior to any trainee job applications submitted to the jurisdictions.

In Australia, sites advertise clinical radiology training positions, then candidates apply directly to the hospital/sites/network and will need to submit their College Registration Verification Number (CRVN) as part of their application.

To be accepted into the college's training program, a candidate must:

• Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and the Board of RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part I and Part II AMC examinations for overseas Medical Graduates in Australia).

OR 

• Be registered in a general scope of practice by the Medical Council of New Zealand.

OR

• Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of RANZCR.

AND

• Must hold general registration as a medical practitioner by the registering authority recognised by the Board of RANZCR, in the state or country in which RANZCR training program is conducted, without any restriction, conditions, suspension or cancellation (unless otherwise specifically approved in writing by the College).

AND

• Have completed at least two full years in an accredited hospital as an intern/resident or equivalent by the planned commencement of the advertised training position. 

AND

• Eligible to work in the relevant jurisdiction, either Australia, New Zealand or Singapore.

To become a Clinical Radiologist, you must complete the training program administered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The program runs for five years (full time equivalent) and gives you broad experience across the full variety of environments and imaging techniques that clinical radiologists need to be familiar with.

If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG) in clinical radiology or radiation oncology who wishes to practice in Australia or New Zealand, RANZCR will be involved in assessing your training and experience. There are two main pathways to practising in Australia:

• Specialist assessment: assessment of your training and experience.
• Area of Need assessment: You apply directly for a position in a rural or remote Australian location where there is a shortage of clinical radiologists or radiation oncologists. RANZCR assesses your training and experience.

RANZCR also assesses applications for short-term training positions for specialists or specialists-in-training who need to supplement their skills or experience in areas not available in their country.