Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the leading professional organisation for the promotion of the science and practice of the medical specialties of clinical radiology (diagnostic and interventional radiology) and radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. The college has members throughout the world. RANZCR provides the educational curricula for medical graduates training to enter the specialties.

RANZCR is independent of universities and is scrutinised and externally accredited against industry standards by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

The official journal of the college is the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology.

History

Very soon after the discovery of X-rays in 1895, and radium in 1896, members of the fledgling specialties of radiology and radiation therapy had begun practising across Australia and New Zealand.

In 1935, the Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology was formed, with the purposes of setting minimum standards of training and conduct, stimulating interest in research, and otherwise enhancing the prestige and professionalism of the specialties. The Association was the third professional medical body to be formed in Australia.80 Year Anniversary

In 1949 the Association became the College of Radiologists (Australia and New Zealand). Further name changes followed in 1952 (College of Radiologists of Australasia), 1972 (Royal Australasian College of Radiologists) and 1997 (The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists).

The RANZCR head office was for many years located in rooms on Macquarie Street, Sydney. Larger premises were purchased in Lower Fort Street, the Rocks, Sydney, in 1977 where the college head office remained until its move to 51 Druitt Street, Sydney, in 1997. The college's New Zealand offices are located in Wellington.

RANZCR remains the peak body in Australia and New Zealand for practitioners of clinical radiology and radiation oncology, and continues to pursue the purposes of excellence in training, research and medical professionalism.

Armorial Bearings

Following earlier enquiries to the Portcullis Pursuivant of Arms, the RANZCR Council submitted the relevant documentation (numbers of Fellows, Members, Associates and Life Members, relevant Memoranda and Article) and £365 fee to the College of Arms in 1963.

The following symbols are incorporated in the RANZCR crest: Colours reflect those used for gowns worn by members and the President The cross in the centre of the shield represents X-rays The stars on the shield signify the Southern Cross to indicate the Australasian location The flaming torch represents learning and research The crown composed of rays and upraised skeletal arm represent diagnostic radiology A griffin as one supporter is depicted with rays emanating from its body to represent therapeutic radiation oncology A lynx as the other supporter as it was considered by the Ancients to have eyesight so powerful it could see through solid objects A silver fern and wattle around the necks of the lynx and griffin representing New Zealand and Australia.

The Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on 2 September 1964.

Motto Members were asked to suggest a motto. (We Cast Light on Disease), suggested by Dr Colin Macdonald, was selected but not without protest regarding the accuracy of the Latin. Advice from the College of Arms and also Prof. A. J. Dunston, Professor of Latin at the University of Sydney, was that the suggested motto was in order and suitable.

Royal prefix Permission to use the ‘Royal’ prefix, first applied for in 1967 but rejected by the then Prime Minister, RG Menzies, was granted in September 1971 by W McMahon. On 28 July 1972, the Australasian College of Radiologists became ‘The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists’.

Governance

RANZCR is led by clinicians who are democratically elected by the membership. The ultimate oversight and responsibility is vested in the RANZCR board of directors.

Presidents The following individuals have served as president of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, or any precedent name of the college:

+Presidents of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Ordinal Officeholder College name States / territories /country of origin Term Dr A. T. Nisbet Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology NSW 1935–1942 Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists 1942–1947 Dr V. McDowall QLD 1947–1948 Dr J. O’Sullivan VIC 1948–1949 Dr W. P. Holman TAS 1949 Dr J. S. Verco The College of Radiologists (Australia & New Zealand) SA 1949–1950 () Dr W. P. Holman TAS 1950–1951 Dr H. R. Sear NSW 1951–1952 Dr C. C. Anderson The College of Radiologists of Australasia NZ 1952–1953 Dr A. R. Colwell NSW 1953–1954 Dr B. L. W. Clarke QLD 1954–1955 Dr D. G. Maitland NSW 1955–1956 Dr E. W. Casey VIC 1955–1956 Dr M. G. F. Donnan VIC 1956–1957 Dr R. Kaye Scott VIC 1958–1959 Dr C. D. Costello NZ 1959–1960 Dr H. J. Ham NSW 1960–1961 Dr B. S. Hanson SA 1961–1962 Dr E. R. Crisp VIC 1962–1963 Dr K. J. Friend TAS 1963–1964 Dr E. A. Booth NSW 1964–1965 Dr A. G. S. Cooper QLD 1965–1966 Dr C. R. Laing VIC 1966–1967 Dr E. P. Allen NZ 1967–1968 Dr D. B. Wightman NSW 1968–1970 Dr A. A. Merritt WA 1970–1971 Major General C. M. Gurner ACT 1971–1972 Dr F. A. Dibden The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists SA 1972–1973 Dr B. E. Frecker NSW 1973–1974 Dr D. E. Urquhart NZ 1974–1975 Dr J. K. Monk VIC 1975–1976 Dr T. P. Loneragan NSW 1976–1977 Dr J. P. Masel QLD 1977–1978 Dr J. D. Cashman NSW 1978–1979 Dr D. L. Dixon VIC 1979–1980 Dr P. Beridahl WA 1980–1981 Dr T. S. Weston NZ 1981–1982 Dr T. F. Sandeman VIC 1982–1983 Dr P. W. Verco SA 1983–1984 Dr G. Pinner ACT 1984–1985 Dr F. Schubert QLD 1985–1986 Professor W. S. C. Hare VIC 1986–1987 Dr P. Grattan-Smith NSW 1987–1988 Dr G. W. Dodd NZ 1988–1989 Dr J. Syme VIC 1989–1990 Dr H. T. ApSimon WA 1990–1991 Dr A. R. Robertson SA 1991–1992 Professor R. G. Bourne QLD 1992–1993 Dr R. J. Glasson NSW 1993–1994 Dr J. C. Kennedy NZ 1994–1995 Dr G. Klempfner VIC 1995–1996 Associate Professor T. M. Chakera WA 1996–1997 Professor M. R. Sage SA 1997–1998 Associate Professor W. J. S. Earwaker The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists QLD 1998–1999 Dr B. K. Moore QLD 2000–2001 Dr P. L. Sprague WA 2002–2003 Associate Professor L. S. Lau VIC 2004 Dr L. M. Kenny QLD 2005–2007 Professor M. S. Khangure WA 2008–2009 Dr M. W. Andrews VIC 2010–2011 Associate Professor D. K. Varma VIC 2012–2013 Associate Professor C. Milross NSW 2014–2015 Dr G. J. Slater QLD 2016–2017 Dr Lance Lawler NSW 2018–incumbent

: Female presidents

Structure

RANZCR has two faculties: the Faculty of Clinical Radiology (established 2013) and the Faculty of Radiation Oncology (established 1994).

Membership As of 31 December 2016, RANZCR had 3515 active members, including 2467 clinical radiologists, 421 radiation oncologists, and 627 trainees.

There are six categories of membership, each with their own particular rights, entitlements and responsibilities as prescribed in the RANZCR's Articles of Association: Fellows Life Members Honorary Fellows Associate Members Student Members Educational Affiliate Members

Training RANZCR is responsible for the training of clinical radiologists and radiation oncologists in Australia and New Zealand. Training, under the auspices of RANZCR, can also be undertaken in Singapore.

Following a 1998 Australian Medical Council (AMC) undertaking to review all specialist medical training programs in Australia, RANZCR volunteered to be one of two medical colleges to undertake a review of their training programs. This 2004 review identified that a more structured approach to the training program assessment, including a formal curriculum, was required.

Curricula were developed for each of the radiation oncology and clinical radiology training programs, launched in 2008 and 2009 respectively. These curricula follow key educational principles: Explicit curriculum reflecting the goals and philosophy of the program Clearly defined syllabus and learning objectives Well-structured rotational training system Transparent, accountable, and appropriate assessment processes Broad and relevant assessment of all aspects of trainee competency

Following successful completion of training, graduates are awarded Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR).

Specialist medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia “is available to medical practitioners who have been assessed by an AMC accredited specialist college as being eligible for fellowship.”

Clinical radiology Fellows and trainees are able to undertake further sub-specialty study in nuclear medicine through the combined Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)/RANZCR nuclear medicine training program.

References

External links The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Link to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists's coat of arms