Organisation College Committees
ASM Management Committee
The ASM Management Committee aims to maintain consistency of the organisation process of the Annual Scientific Meeting from year to year.
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee meets once a year to consider the College’s Award and Honour applications.
Branch Committees
Each Branch elects Fellows who form the Branch Committee that represents the Branch at various events and meetings. The purpose and role of the Branch is to facilitate communication with and between members and provide a conduit of information to and from the College Council. The Branch also provides access to CPD opportunities within the State.
C&M Portfolio Committee
The aim of the committee is to provide direction, support and guidance to the activities within the C&M Portfolio including the activities of a number of other C&M Portfolio Committees, the College Branches and Special Interest Groups.
Diagnostic Economic Committee (DEC)
The main aim of the Diagnostic Economic Committee is to review and analyse the economic impact of issues which affect the radiology profession and the provision of radiology services in Australia.
Diagnostic Workforce Advisory Board
The Radiology Workforce Advisory Board provides the College Council with information and advice on workforce issues. The Board assists in planning to ensure sufficient workforce to meet demand in all locations. The Board also facilitates engagement with fellows and key stakeholders in relation to workforce issues.
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology Editorial Board
The Editorial Board oversee's the development and management of the 'Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology' which is the official journal of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, publishing articles of scientific excellence in radiology and radiation oncology. Manuscripts are judged on the basis of their contribution of original data and ideas or interpretation. All articles are peer reviewed. On January 1, 2008, the journal changed its name from 'Australasian Radiology'.
Quality Research Committee
The Quality Research Committee (QuaRC) is the Standing Committee for the Quality Research and Development Program (QRaDP). Established in 2010 and representing both radiology and radiation oncology, the aim of this committee is to provide leadership, strategic vision and oversight of quality research projects undertaken by the College.
The QuaRC meets regularly and will determine the priority areas for quality research and implementation projects for both radiology and radiation oncology. Oversight and support of quality projects under the auspice of the College is a critical responsibility of this committee. Secretariat for this committee is provided by the Quality and Standards of Practice Portfolio.
Quality and Research Committee Terms of Reference
Standards of Practice and Accreditation Committee
The aim of the Standards of Practice and Accreditation Committee (SPAC) is to set, promote and implement through the College's Quality and Accreditation Program standards of practice for diagnostic and interventional radiology. These include professional and facility standards.
Reference Groups
College Reference Groups assist with the development and revision of policy and standards:
Breast Imaging Reference Group
Nuclear Medicine Reference Group
Radiation Safety Reference Group
South Pacific Liaison Reference Group