Accreditation of Research Time

• The project
• Timing
• Location
• Applications
• Reporting Requirements

It has been agreed that up to 12 months research time can be accredited towards radiology training under the following guidelines -

The project

1. The subject should relate to radiology
   
2. At least one of the research supervisors should be a consultant radiologist

Timing

3. In general, research should be undertaken only by those candidates who have completed four years of accredited training and who have passed the Part II FRANZCR examination.
   
4. It is recognised that in some cases, an opportunity to undertake research before the fifth year may arise. In such exceptional cases, applicants must inform the Education Board of the proposed research project and seek in-principle support. Following four years of accredited training and successful completion of the Part II examination, an application for accreditation of the research period must be submitted, together with the report detailed in (a)
   
5. It has been agreed to allow one year of a two (or more) year research program in the disciple of radiology to be accepted as one of the five years of accredited training. Approved candidates would be allowed the option of sitting the Part I examination after completion of the first year of the research project. In addition, the program of research must be approved by the Education Board prior to the commencement of the research year and the outcomes of the research recognised at the completion of the project by the Education Board for the time to be counted retrospectively toward the five year training program.

Location

6. Research may be undertaken in an accredited department in Australia, New Zealand or Singapore or an approved overseas institution.

Applications

7. Applications should be prospective and include support from the relevant Branch Education Officer. A detailed project outline and the names of the supervisor(s) must be included.

Reporting Requirements

8. Following completion of the research project, a detailed report of the research outcomes, including details of any publications or presentations, must be submitted to the Education Board. Final approval is dependent upon receipt of a satisfactory report.