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Radiology has a 5 year postgraduate training programme. The Queensland Radiology Training Programme is a unified scheme encompassing several hospitals. Currently there are 50 radiology registrar positions on the Queensland Training Programme.
The Royal Brisbane and the Princess Alexandra Hospitals act as the lead training centres with each registrar attached to one or other. Registrars will be expected to rotate from their lead training centre to a number of other hospitals for attachments generally of 3-6 months duration.
The Royal Brisbane Hospital currently has training attachments at the:
Royal Children's Hospital,
Royal Women's Hospital,
Gold Coast Hospital,
Prince Charles Hospital,
Mater Children's Hospital,
Ipswich Hospital,
Redcliffe Hospital,
Caboolture Hospital,
The Townsville Hospital.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital currently has training attachments at the:
Royal Women's Hospital,
Royal Children’s Hospital,
Nambour Hopsital,
Prince Charles Hospital,
Gold Coast Hospital,
Mater Adult's Hospital,
Mater Children's Hospital
Logan Hospital and
The Townsville Hospital.
In order to be awarded the Fellowship of the RANZCR (FRANZCR), a trainee must:
a) complete a minimum of five years of practical training in accredited position(s) and
b) pass both Part 1 and Part 2 FRANZCR examinations in Radiodiagnosis.
It should be noted that there are no Radiology PHO positions in Queensland. The Wesley Hospital has a 12 month research Senior House Office post in radiology which can provide useful experience prior to applying for a Radiology registrar position on the Training Programme.
During the 5 years of training, a trainee obtains experience in general radiology, computed tomography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, angiography and basic interventional techniques and in a cross section of clinical subspecialties.
Provided a trainee completes four years of training in accredited departments in Australia / New Zealand and passes the Part 2 FRANZCR, the final year of training may be spent in an academic department, interstate, overseas or in a training position in an accredited private practice. Before doing so, the trainee must apply to have the external training recognised by the Warden of the College.
Minimum experience criteria are specified for certain areas of training. These include ultrasound, paediatric radiology, nuclear medicine and MRI.
The trainee receives regular training in all aspects of ultrasound throughout the five years of training. In addition, the trainee should receive at least six months of advanced training including hands on scanning in ultrasound. A minimum period of eight weeks experience in the practical and imaging aspects of nuclear medicine is required. For paediatric radiology, three months is the minimum period of practical experience required with six months the preferred maximum during the earlier years of training. The greater part of these periods of exposure to ultrasound, nuclear medicine and paediatric radiology should be undertaken before presenting for the Part 2 FRANZCR examination. A minimum period of three months full-time MRI training, including image interpretation and appropriate protocol selection and modification, is required.
Candidates must perform 100 angiographic and interventional radiological procedures during their five years of training and a personal log book is to be kept for verification. This should include image guided FNA and core biopsies, abscess drainage and biliary procedures, renal biopsies, cyst aspirations and nephrostomies, CVL placements and catheter angiographic studies (both selective and non selective).
The majority of candidates will pass the Part 2 FRANZCR by the end of their fourth year. The fifth year may be used to gain experience in a particular modality (in an Advanced Training Position) such as nuclear medicine, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, interventional radiology or a particular sub specialty such as paediatric radiology.
Further details of the College guidelines for Radiology Training are available from the RANZCR website (www.ranzcr.edu.au).
The FRANZCR examination is sat in two parts. The College requires that a trainee be accepted onto a recognized Radiology training programme before applying to sit the Part 1 exam. Part 2 may be sat in the fourth year of training.
This examination comprises:
1) Anatomy demonstrable on imaging and
2) Applied imaging technology - the physics of imaging modalities and radiation protection.
The College provides detailed syllabi and reading lists.
The anatomy examination consists of a written paper (short answer format) based on gross anatomy and a written paper based on radiographic anatomy.
The applied imaging technology examination consists of a written paper (essay format) and an MCQ paper.
This examination comprises components in
1) Pathology - covering general and regional pathology with special reference to structural and functional variations demonstrated by current imaging. The standard applied is that required for Honours in a traditional undergraduate course.
2) Radiodiagnosis - covering:
- clinical applications and the role of various imaging techniques in the diagnosis of specific disease entities
- examination techniques and protocols
- the use of contrast media
- systematic film examination and interpretation
The pathology exam includes:
- an MCQ paper and
- a 25 minute oral examination
The radiodiagnosis exam includes:
- a 2 hour MCQ paper
- a 2 hour film reporting session, and
- six oral examinations each of 25 minutes duration:
- abdominal imaging
- neuroradiology head and neck
- thoracic and cardiovascular
- breast imaging and O+G
- paediatrics
- musculoskeletal.
The College Education Board provides a recommended reading list. Detailed syllabi are available from the College within certain areas of practice (breast, cardiac, O+G and prostate / seminal vesicles) (www.ranzcr.edu.au).
In service training is an important part of training and trainees learn from being around and taking an interest in what is going on. More formal education sessions are also arranged. Radiology Registrars who have passed Part 1 and are preparing for Part 2 are released from clinical commitments on Thursday afternoons to attend the Greater Brisbane FRANZCR Part 2 Training programme for Radiology Registrars. This is a formal structured training programme for all radiology registrars across Greater Brisbane. The programme is recognized and supported by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. A 2 year rolling programme of weekly afternoon teaching topics has been established to cover the curriculum for the Part 2 FRANZCR examination. Several consultants also give regular tutorial teaching sessions for radiology registrars at other times during the week aimed at providing viva practice for the FRANZCR Part 2 examination.
Annual assessment is performed each year in accordance with the College guidelines. This generally takes the form of a face-to-face interview between the registrar, Head of Training at the lead centre and other relevant trainers. Interim appraisal will be performed during the year to provide trainees with feedback.
These are in accordance with the "Regional Health Authorities - Senior Medical Officers and Resident Medical Officers' State Award".
Further details are available on Queensland Health's Intranet site: QHEPS http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/ersu/resource/smormo95.pdf
Copies of the award are also available from Goprint, 371 Vulture Street, Wooloongabba QLD 4102.
At most sites registrar will be introduced to the on-call rota at 4 - 6 months. The on-call commitments will vary with the seniority and placement of registrars at any one time. For most departments a registrar will be first on-call with a Consultant second on-call.
The applicant must:
a) be a graduate of a medical school recognised by a Medical Board in Australia or New Zealand and the Council of the RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part 1 and Part 2 AMC examinations or the NZREX for overseas medical graduates);
b) be registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the Queensland Medical Board as a medical practitioner.
c) have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an approved hospital ie complete two full years as an intern / resident (PGY 1 & 2). Radiology attracts doctors from many different backgrounds and trainees are welcomed from all branches of medicine but experience in a broad spectrum of clinical disciplines is encouraged.
The Queensland Radiology Training Scheme is highly competitive and selection is based on academic performance, clinical performance, communication skills, teaching and learning, professional behaviour and qualities and motivation. In order to be invited for interview it is important to show an interest in radiology on your curriculum vitae (CV). Time spent in a radiology department or completion of a radiology elective, audit, case report or other publication will increase your chances of selection. Candidates who have spent many years in a different specialty and change tack at a relatively senior level need to justify such a decision. The Queensland Radiology Training Programme is looking for applicants who are dedicated to radiology and keen on Queensland.
Prospective trainees in radiology should fully research their chosen career. Reading the information provided on this website is a good start, but candidates are also advised to seek advice directly from radiologists in training in their locale. Further information can be obtained from the heads of training in each department.
Most radiology registrar posts start mid January. These posts are usually advertised from mid-June of the preceding year through the RMO Recruitment Campaign - Queensland Health (www.health.qld.gov.au/careers/medical/rmoinfo.asp). If substantial numbers of vacancies occur at other times the training program may run additional rounds of appointments at other times of the year, and these will be advertised nationally.
Applicants will be required to submit only a curriculum vitae (CV), and this should be done electronically by email to tom_snow@health.qld.gov.au. Your CV should be written such that it demonstrates your previous achievements, your interest in Radiology and your reasons for choosing this career. The cv proforma used previously is now no longer required (Oct 2006).
An example of the assessment criteria is shown below. It is subject to review for each recruitment:
AC1 |
Demonstrated clinical experience with appropriate knowledge, skills and ability to commence training in radiology, and subsequently to care for Radiology patients in a clinical setting. |
25% |
AC2 |
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work with and lead other staff. High level of oral and written skills. Ability to work and liaise with other health professionals. |
10% |
AC3 |
Demonstrated educational success at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level, and evidence of other personal achievements |
25% |
AC4 |
Demonstrated interest in radiology, and understanding of the radiologists role and contribution to clinical practice. Understanding the role of modern information technology in total quality management. |
20% |
AC5 |
Interest in teaching and research in Radiology and its related disciplines. |
15% |
AC6 |
Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour. |
5% |
You must supply the names and contact details for at least two referees. You should choose your referees carefully though they will be asked to supply a reference only if you are short listed and have performed well at interview.
Applications are scored by the short listing panel on the basis of the CV - applicants should remember this when submitting their CVs as their content and presentation deserve attention. It would be expected that the CV is neatly word-processed rather than hand-written. Bonus marks may be awarded for publications and audit (particularly radiology publications), administrative activities and extended computer skills. Marks may be deducted for a prolonged clinical career without further qualifications, hand-written applications, unexplained career breaks and lack of obvious commitment to radiology. The approved method for short listing candidates is by a pre-agreed points system. Short listed candidates will be invited for interview.
The interview panel will generally include a Queensland Health representative, a College representative, a trainer from each of the two lead training centres plus a limited number of trainers from other training centres. Direct canvassing of the interview panel is forbidden but you should take time to discuss any issues or questions you have with trainees already on the scheme. To be fair and equitable, the interview panel will ask similar questions to each of the applicants in turn. It is in your best interest therefore, not to discuss the questions asked with the other candidates when you leave the room.
The successful candidates will usually be informed within a week of the interviews, usually after reference checks by phone can be performed. Unsuccessful candidates will likewise be informed within a week, and feedback will be offered to applicants as to their interview performance. Subsequent radiology registrar positions often become vacant over the course of the year and if applicants are considered eligible for appointment they may be ranked on a reserve list and in this event may subsequently be offered a post without further interview.
Dr Tom Snow
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Gold Coast Hospital
Nerang Road, Southport QLD 4215
Tel (07) 55198211 (ask to be connected to Dr Snow's mobile)
tom_snow@health.qld.gov.au
Head of Training, Royal Brisbane Hospital
Professor Alan Coulthard
Department of Medical Imaging 3rd Floor Ned Hanlon Bldg
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Bowen Bridge Road, Herston QLD 4029
Tel (07) 36367029
a.coulthard@uq.edu.au
Dr John Earwaker
Princess Alexander Hospital
Ipswich Road, Woolongabba, QLD 4102
Tel (07) 32405425
Dr Peter Dunn
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Ipswich Hospital
Chelmsford Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305
Tel (07) 38101365
Dr Mary-Louise Greer
Radiology Consultant and Acting Director
Radiology Department
Royal Children's Hospital
Herston Road, Herston QLD 4006
Tel (07) 36368606
Dr Song Lim
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Townsville General Hospital
PO Box 670, Townsville QLD 4810
Tel (07) 47961500
song_lim@health.qld.gov.au
Dr David Lisle
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Redcliffe Hospital
181 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe QLD 4020
Tel (07) 38837745 / 38394244
Dr Tony Lamont
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Mater Children's Hospital
Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Tel (07) 3840 8311
Dr Tom Snow
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Gold Coast Hospital
Nerang Road, Southport QLD 4215
Tel (07) 55718211 (ask to be connected to Dr Snow's mobile)
tom_snow@health.qld.gov.au
Dr Richard Slaughter
Radiology Consultant and Head of Radiology Registrar Training
Radiology Department
Prince Charles Hospital
Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
Tel (07) 32125261 (mobile) / 33508262 (secr)
Richard_slaughter@health.qld.gov.au
Chairman, Queensland Branch RANZCR
Dr Liz Carter
Queensland X-Ray
PO Box 109
Sunnybank
QLD 4109
Tel (07) 3343 9861
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Julia Snedic , Education Officer, Radiology
Level 9
51 Druitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
website: www.ranzcr.edu.au
Medical Board of Queensland
GPO Box 2438
Brisbane Q4001
Tel (07) 3225 2515
Fax (07) 3225 2522
e-mail medical@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
website www.medicalboard.qld.gov.au
Australian medical Council
www.amc.org.au
Revised – TMS – October 2006
For
further information on any of the above, please contact Dr Gillian Long
at the contact details located above.
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