The information on the Phase 2 Examinations in this section refers to the Phase 2 Examinations as applicable to trainees who will be commencing the training program from February 2022. Trainees transitioning into the Training Program 2022 must refer to transition arrangements information provided to them and also available within The Clinical Radiology Learning Outcomes.
For clarity on terms used in this section:
The Phase 2 Examinations include:
Trainees must successfully pass the Pathology Examination and the Clinical Radiology Examinations (collectively, ‘the Phase 2 Written Examinations’) before they can present to sit the OSCER examination.
Trainees may apply to sit both the Pathology Examination and Clinical Radiology Examinations together or independent of each other. For clarity, the MCQ Examination and the Case Reporting Examination (which together form the Clinical Radiology Examinations), must be sat together.
In order to successfully complete the Phase 2 Examinations, trainees are provided with six consecutive examination opportunities from the commencement of their first sitting, in Phase 2 of training, with a maximum of three consecutive opportunities for each examination.
This rule will start from a trainee’s first sitting in Phase 2 of training and applies regardless of the trainee’s FTE status. Not sitting an opportunity is considered and recorded as a missed opportunity unless the trainee is on College approved remediation or interrupted training or has been approved by the College to defer or withdraw from the examination under the Consideration of Special Circumstances Policy.
Once an examination has been successfully passed, only the remaining examinations need to be completed. For example, if a trainee fails one of the two Clinical Radiology Written Examinations (either the MCQ Examination or the Case Reporting Examination), they are only required to sit that failed examination at their next opportunity.
Trainees who are unable to successfully pass the ‘Phase 2 Written Examinations’ within the stipulated maximum number of opportunities, will not be able to present for the OSCER examination and will be withdrawn from the training program.
Trainees who are deemed to have been unable to successfully pass the OSCER examination within the stipulated maximum number of opportunities will be withdrawn from the training program.
For more information on Phase 2 Examinations refer to:
To be eligible to apply for the Phase 2 Examinations candidates must be:
All Phase 2 Written Examinations must be successfully completed before a trainee is eligible to present for the OSCER.
For more information on eligibility refer to RANZCRs Clinical Radiology Handbook.
Phase 2 Written Examinations Examination Format and Structure The Phase 2 Written Examinations include: Pathology Examination Clinical Radiology Examinations MCQ Examination Case Reporting ExaminationPathology ExaminationOne three-hour examination to assess trainee’s core and advanced knowledge of pathology as applied to current radiological practice. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 100 Qs, worth 1 mark per question Short Answer Questions (SAQs) 10 SAQs, worth 6 marks per question.Clinical Radiology ExaminationMCQ Examination One two-hour examination to assess trainee’s core and advanced knowledge of diagnostic radiology as applied to current radiological practice. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 100 MCQs, worth 1 mark per questionCase Reporting Examination One three-hour examination to assess trainee’s competencies in perception, interpretation, diagnosis and communication via the written report. Short Cases 20 questions, worth 3 marks per question Medium Cases 10 questions, worth 6 marks per question Long Cases 5 questions, worth 12 marks per questionFor more information refer to: Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Radiology Examination Format and Structure The OSCER is a capstone assessment to assess the trainee’s competence to practice autonomously as a clinical radiologist, incorporating clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, medical skills and knowledge as well as broader intrinsic roles including communication and professionalism. There will be seven OSCER stations across seven topic areas. The stations are: Abdominal Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Thoracic and Cardiovascular Breast Obstetrics and Gynaecology Musculoskeletal Paediatrics Each question is mapped to one of the following domains: Intrinsic Roles Observation Interpretation Management Pathology Anatomy AIT/ Patient Safety There will be 25 minutes for each station, with 8-10 cases per station. The number of cases will be dependent on the topic area, modality and complexity. Trainees have three consecutive opportunities at the OSCERs. For more information refer to: Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.1 Preparing for Phase 2 Examinations Demonstration Site and Online Practice Exam (OPE):The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Written Examinations are now being delivering on a new digital platform. The instructional video below should be watched by all candidates before practicing on the accompanying demonstration site. It is essential that candidates watch the video and familarise themselves with the new platform on the demonstration site before attempting the examination.Candidates should be aware the “Question Type Demonstration” consists of one sample question from each of the following written examinations:Part 2: e-Radiology MCQ ExamPart 2: e-Pathology MCQ ExamPlease note, the ‘Question Type Demonstration’ is not intended to be a study tool, but instead a method for candidates to familiarise themselves with the new platform. The platform will include a countdown timer for the RANZCR examinations so that candidates know how much time remains during the live exam. This has intentionally been disabled for the demonstration so that candidates can spend as much time as they desire in the demonstration.Candidates can now access the Part 2: e-Film online practice examination through the links and login below. The online practice examination replicates the real examination with use of tools and question navigation.Demonstration Site and Online Practice Exam Instructional Videos:Question Type Demo Exam Instructional VideoeFilm OPE Exam Instructional VideoDemonstration Site and Online Practice Exam Login:The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:WRITTEN Demo Exam Log InClinical Radiology Phase 2 Demo Exam PIN: 240289Login ID is 11001, with password 11001.OSCER Demo Exam Log InTo view the images and history, use the Candidate login details. To view questions and marking criteria, use the Examiner login details.Clinical Radiology Candidate OSCER Demo Exam PIN: 869335Candidate Login is 11001, with password 12345.Clinical Radiology Examiner OSCER Demo Exam PIN: 869335Examiner Login is 21001, with password 12345.Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.How to access guidee-MCQs (Pathology):Pathology A Guide to Candidates RAD Part II ExamVIVAsFAQs for eVIVAs (September 2022 update)Exam Platform Demo WebinarVIVA Examination Walk-throughCandidate VIVA Instruction Guide e-Film Reading Past Papers e-Film Reading Series 2 2021e-Film Reading Series 2 2020e-Film Reading Series 1 2019e-Film Reading Series 1 2018e-Film Reading Series 2 2018e-Film Reading Series 1 2017e-Film Reading Series 2 2017e-Film Reading Series 2 2016 Examination Prizes The College presents prizes to the most successful candidates in College examinations. Visit our Examination Prizes page for more information. Phase 2 Examination Resources Examination InformationThe following resources have been prepared for the Phase 2 examinations: Sample Question ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written examinations.Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Sample Questions - provides examples of cases and questions asked during the OSCER examination.OSCER Case Video Example – Phase 2 2023 Musculoskeletal Sample Question 2Webinar Presentation ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationPhase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ document – PDF versionPhase 1 and Phase 2 Examination and OSCER Presentation – PDF versionPhase 2 Examination Presentation – PDF VersionPhase 2 OSCER Examination Presentation – PDF Version2022 CR IMG Transition Arrangements – PDF VersionWebinar Video Recording ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Series 1 Written Examination Candidate Webinar – Recording March 2024Sitting 2 2023 OSCER Candidate Webinar – Recording October 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: Borderline Regression Standard Setting – ACER Recording March 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: OSCER Viva difference – ACER Recording March 202Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar Q&A – Recording March 2023 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – Recording February 2023Phase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ recording – Discussion recording with Clinical LeadsChair of Exam Panels Examination Presentations at ASM 2023Clinical Radiology Case Reporting Presentation, Dr David Lisle - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology Pathology Presentation, Dr Thakur Manas Singh - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 1 MSK, Thomas Lloyd - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 3 Paediatrics, Dr Jane McEniery (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 4 Chest, Dr Taryn Reddy (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 5 Women's, Dr Emmeline Lee MBBS FRANZCR DRANZCOG (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 6: Abdomen (Recorded October 2023)Written Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQPoliciesPhase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – June 2023Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidates Related Documents 2023 S2 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 964.7KB 2022 S2 Clinical Radiology Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.2MB 2022 S1 Clinical Radiology Examination Report FINAL The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.1MB Guidelines for Candidates undertaking an online Written Examination using Practique and ProctorExam This Clinical Radiology Examination guideline highlights a thorough checklist... Download PDF - 232.6KB Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy (version 1.2) The purpose of the Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy and the... Download PDF - 357.8KB Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.2 The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy v1.2 and... Download PDF - 513.8KB
The Phase 2 Written Examinations include:
One three-hour examination to assess trainee’s core and advanced knowledge of pathology as applied to current radiological practice.
100 Qs, worth 1 mark per question
10 SAQs, worth 6 marks per question.
One two-hour examination to assess trainee’s core and advanced knowledge of diagnostic radiology as applied to current radiological practice.
100 MCQs, worth 1 mark per question
One three-hour examination to assess trainee’s competencies in perception, interpretation, diagnosis and communication via the written report.
20 questions, worth 3 marks per question
10 questions, worth 6 marks per question
5 questions, worth 12 marks per question
For more information refer to: Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy
Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Radiology Examination Format and Structure The OSCER is a capstone assessment to assess the trainee’s competence to practice autonomously as a clinical radiologist, incorporating clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, medical skills and knowledge as well as broader intrinsic roles including communication and professionalism. There will be seven OSCER stations across seven topic areas. The stations are: Abdominal Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Thoracic and Cardiovascular Breast Obstetrics and Gynaecology Musculoskeletal Paediatrics Each question is mapped to one of the following domains: Intrinsic Roles Observation Interpretation Management Pathology Anatomy AIT/ Patient Safety There will be 25 minutes for each station, with 8-10 cases per station. The number of cases will be dependent on the topic area, modality and complexity. Trainees have three consecutive opportunities at the OSCERs. For more information refer to: Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.1 Preparing for Phase 2 Examinations Demonstration Site and Online Practice Exam (OPE):The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Written Examinations are now being delivering on a new digital platform. The instructional video below should be watched by all candidates before practicing on the accompanying demonstration site. It is essential that candidates watch the video and familarise themselves with the new platform on the demonstration site before attempting the examination.Candidates should be aware the “Question Type Demonstration” consists of one sample question from each of the following written examinations:Part 2: e-Radiology MCQ ExamPart 2: e-Pathology MCQ ExamPlease note, the ‘Question Type Demonstration’ is not intended to be a study tool, but instead a method for candidates to familiarise themselves with the new platform. The platform will include a countdown timer for the RANZCR examinations so that candidates know how much time remains during the live exam. This has intentionally been disabled for the demonstration so that candidates can spend as much time as they desire in the demonstration.Candidates can now access the Part 2: e-Film online practice examination through the links and login below. The online practice examination replicates the real examination with use of tools and question navigation.Demonstration Site and Online Practice Exam Instructional Videos:Question Type Demo Exam Instructional VideoeFilm OPE Exam Instructional VideoDemonstration Site and Online Practice Exam Login:The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:WRITTEN Demo Exam Log InClinical Radiology Phase 2 Demo Exam PIN: 240289Login ID is 11001, with password 11001.OSCER Demo Exam Log InTo view the images and history, use the Candidate login details. To view questions and marking criteria, use the Examiner login details.Clinical Radiology Candidate OSCER Demo Exam PIN: 869335Candidate Login is 11001, with password 12345.Clinical Radiology Examiner OSCER Demo Exam PIN: 869335Examiner Login is 21001, with password 12345.Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.How to access guidee-MCQs (Pathology):Pathology A Guide to Candidates RAD Part II ExamVIVAsFAQs for eVIVAs (September 2022 update)Exam Platform Demo WebinarVIVA Examination Walk-throughCandidate VIVA Instruction Guide
The OSCER is a capstone assessment to assess the trainee’s competence to practice autonomously as a clinical radiologist, incorporating clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, medical skills and knowledge as well as broader intrinsic roles including communication and professionalism.
There will be seven OSCER stations across seven topic areas. The stations are:
Each question is mapped to one of the following domains:
There will be 25 minutes for each station, with 8-10 cases per station. The number of cases will be dependent on the topic area, modality and complexity. Trainees have three consecutive opportunities at the OSCERs.
For more information refer to: Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.1
The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Written Examinations are now being delivering on a new digital platform. The instructional video below should be watched by all candidates before practicing on the accompanying demonstration site. It is essential that candidates watch the video and familarise themselves with the new platform on the demonstration site before attempting the examination.
Candidates should be aware the “Question Type Demonstration” consists of one sample question from each of the following written examinations:
Please note, the ‘Question Type Demonstration’ is not intended to be a study tool, but instead a method for candidates to familiarise themselves with the new platform. The platform will include a countdown timer for the RANZCR examinations so that candidates know how much time remains during the live exam. This has intentionally been disabled for the demonstration so that candidates can spend as much time as they desire in the demonstration.
Candidates can now access the Part 2: e-Film online practice examination through the links and login below. The online practice examination replicates the real examination with use of tools and question navigation.
Question Type Demo Exam Instructional Video
eFilm OPE Exam Instructional Video
The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:
WRITTEN Demo Exam Log In
OSCER Demo Exam Log In
To view the images and history, use the Candidate login details. To view questions and marking criteria, use the Examiner login details.
Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.
e-MCQs (Pathology):
VIVAs
e-Film Reading Series 2 2021
e-Film Reading Series 2 2020
e-Film Reading Series 1 2019
e-Film Reading Series 1 2018
e-Film Reading Series 2 2018
e-Film Reading Series 1 2017
e-Film Reading Series 2 2017
e-Film Reading Series 2 2016
Examination Prizes The College presents prizes to the most successful candidates in College examinations. Visit our Examination Prizes page for more information. Phase 2 Examination Resources Examination InformationThe following resources have been prepared for the Phase 2 examinations: Sample Question ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written examinations.Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Sample Questions - provides examples of cases and questions asked during the OSCER examination.OSCER Case Video Example – Phase 2 2023 Musculoskeletal Sample Question 2Webinar Presentation ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationPhase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ document – PDF versionPhase 1 and Phase 2 Examination and OSCER Presentation – PDF versionPhase 2 Examination Presentation – PDF VersionPhase 2 OSCER Examination Presentation – PDF Version2022 CR IMG Transition Arrangements – PDF VersionWebinar Video Recording ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Series 1 Written Examination Candidate Webinar – Recording March 2024Sitting 2 2023 OSCER Candidate Webinar – Recording October 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: Borderline Regression Standard Setting – ACER Recording March 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: OSCER Viva difference – ACER Recording March 202Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar Q&A – Recording March 2023 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – Recording February 2023Phase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ recording – Discussion recording with Clinical LeadsChair of Exam Panels Examination Presentations at ASM 2023Clinical Radiology Case Reporting Presentation, Dr David Lisle - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology Pathology Presentation, Dr Thakur Manas Singh - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 1 MSK, Thomas Lloyd - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 3 Paediatrics, Dr Jane McEniery (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 4 Chest, Dr Taryn Reddy (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 5 Women's, Dr Emmeline Lee MBBS FRANZCR DRANZCOG (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 6: Abdomen (Recorded October 2023)Written Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQPoliciesPhase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – June 2023Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidates Related Documents 2023 S2 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 964.7KB 2022 S2 Clinical Radiology Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.2MB 2022 S1 Clinical Radiology Examination Report FINAL The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.1MB Guidelines for Candidates undertaking an online Written Examination using Practique and ProctorExam This Clinical Radiology Examination guideline highlights a thorough checklist... Download PDF - 232.6KB Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy (version 1.2) The purpose of the Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy and the... Download PDF - 357.8KB Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.2 The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy v1.2 and... Download PDF - 513.8KB
The College presents prizes to the most successful candidates in College examinations. Visit our Examination Prizes page for more information.
Phase 2 Examination Resources Examination InformationThe following resources have been prepared for the Phase 2 examinations: Sample Question ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written examinations.Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Sample Questions - provides examples of cases and questions asked during the OSCER examination.OSCER Case Video Example – Phase 2 2023 Musculoskeletal Sample Question 2Webinar Presentation ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationPhase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ document – PDF versionPhase 1 and Phase 2 Examination and OSCER Presentation – PDF versionPhase 2 Examination Presentation – PDF VersionPhase 2 OSCER Examination Presentation – PDF Version2022 CR IMG Transition Arrangements – PDF VersionWebinar Video Recording ResourcesClinical Radiology Phase 2 Series 1 Written Examination Candidate Webinar – Recording March 2024Sitting 2 2023 OSCER Candidate Webinar – Recording October 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: Borderline Regression Standard Setting – ACER Recording March 2023Clinical Radiology Examination: OSCER Viva difference – ACER Recording March 202Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar Q&A – Recording March 2023 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – Recording February 2023Phase 2 OSCER Examination Panel Discussion FAQ recording – Discussion recording with Clinical LeadsChair of Exam Panels Examination Presentations at ASM 2023Clinical Radiology Case Reporting Presentation, Dr David Lisle - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology Pathology Presentation, Dr Thakur Manas Singh - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 1 MSK, Thomas Lloyd - Recorded October 2023Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 3 Paediatrics, Dr Jane McEniery (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 4 Chest, Dr Taryn Reddy (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 5 Women's, Dr Emmeline Lee MBBS FRANZCR DRANZCOG (Recorded October 2023)Clinical Radiology OSCER Presentation: OSCER 6: Abdomen (Recorded October 2023)Written Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQPoliciesPhase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – June 2023Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidates Related Documents 2023 S2 Clinical Radiology Phase 2 OSCER Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 964.7KB 2022 S2 Clinical Radiology Examination Report Final The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.2MB 2022 S1 Clinical Radiology Examination Report FINAL The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is the... Download PDF - 1.1MB Guidelines for Candidates undertaking an online Written Examination using Practique and ProctorExam This Clinical Radiology Examination guideline highlights a thorough checklist... Download PDF - 232.6KB Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy (version 1.2) The purpose of the Part 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy and the... Download PDF - 357.8KB Phase 2 Examinations Clinical Radiology Policy v1.2 The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy v1.2 and... Download PDF - 513.8KB
Examination Information
The following resources have been prepared for the Phase 2 examinations:
Sample Question Resources
Webinar Presentation Resources
Webinar Video Recording Resources
Chair of Exam Panels Examination Presentations at ASM 2023
Written Examination Technical Information
Policies