Overseas Trained Doctors with Non-Specialist Radiology Qualifications

To be accepted by the RANZCR into the training program, a candidate must:

1. i. be a graduate of a medical school recognised by a Medical Board in Australia and the Council of the RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part I and Part II AMC examinations for overseas medical graduates in Australia)

or

ii. be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand and the Council of the RANZCR (or have successfully completed the NZREX for overseas medical graduates in New Zealand)

or

iii. 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 Council of the RANZCR

and

2. be fully registered as a medical practitioner by the registering authority recognised by the Council of the RANZCR, in the state or country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted

and

3. complete two full years in an approved hospital as an intern/resident.

Click here for a list of the relevant Medical Boards in Australia and New Zealand.

You are also required to have resident status in Australia. Information regarding residency and visa requirements can be obtained from the Commonwealth Department Immigration & Multicultural Affairs Department, http://www.immi.gov.au/.

The College does not offer fellowship training positions. Applicants must apply in writing to the heads of department at the hospitals accredited by this College to provide training. Further information can be found here.

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