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the stipulated maximum number of opportunities, will not be able to present for the OSCER examination and will be withdrawn from the training program.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been unable to successfully pass the OSCER examination within the stipulated maximum number of opportunities will be withdrawn from the training program.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. There will be two general questions and one question per topic area.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 - Draft 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 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy - Draft 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:Login ID is 11001, with password 11001.The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:UPDATED Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Demo Exam PIN: 350102Clinical Radiology Question Type Demonstration PIN: 961702 Clinical Radiology e-Film Online Practice Exam PIN: 908916 The candidate ID number for the two examinations is 11001.Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.NB: We are aware that the wrong logo is displayed on the login page. This is being rectified however, the demo site is with RANZCR questions.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: Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar FAQs – PDF March 2023Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – Draft – February 2023Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationClinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written and OSCER examinations.Phase 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 VersionPart 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidatesWritten Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQVideo Recording ResourcesClinical 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 with Clinical Leads Related Documents 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 2023 RANZCR Sitting 1 Phase 2 Clinical Radiology Examination Application Clinical Radiology Examinations 2023 Sitting 1 Phase 2 Examination Application Download PDF - 592.8KB Clinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination document is to provide information and... Download PDF - 588.5KB Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy DRAFT The purpose of the Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy is to... Download PDF - 387.6KB 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
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. There will be two general questions and one question per topic area.
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 - Draft
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 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy - Draft 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:Login ID is 11001, with password 11001.The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:UPDATED Clinical Radiology Phase 1 Demo Exam PIN: 350102Clinical Radiology Question Type Demonstration PIN: 961702 Clinical Radiology e-Film Online Practice Exam PIN: 908916 The candidate ID number for the two examinations is 11001.Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.NB: We are aware that the wrong logo is displayed on the login page. This is being rectified however, the demo site is with RANZCR questions.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.
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
Login ID is 11001, with password 11001.
The new platform demonstration site requires the following PINs to access the different examinations:
The candidate ID number for the two examinations is 11001.
Please note the platform works best on the Google Chrome browser.
NB: We are aware that the wrong logo is displayed on the login page. This is being rectified however, the demo site is with RANZCR questions.
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: Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar FAQs – PDF March 2023Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – Draft – February 2023Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationClinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written and OSCER examinations.Phase 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 VersionPart 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidatesWritten Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQVideo Recording ResourcesClinical 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 with Clinical Leads Related Documents 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 2023 RANZCR Sitting 1 Phase 2 Clinical Radiology Examination Application Clinical Radiology Examinations 2023 Sitting 1 Phase 2 Examination Application Download PDF - 592.8KB Clinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination document is to provide information and... Download PDF - 588.5KB Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy DRAFT The purpose of the Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy is to... Download PDF - 387.6KB 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
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: Phase 2 OSCER Examination Information Webinar FAQs – PDF March 2023Phase 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – Draft – February 2023Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Written Examination Information Session Webinar – PowerPoint presentationClinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions – provides examples of the types of questions being asked during the written and OSCER examinations.Phase 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 VersionPart 2 Examination (Clinical Radiology) Policy – For transitioning candidatesWritten Examination Technical InformationGuidelines for an online examination using Practique/risr and ProctorExamPractique/risr Viva FAQ (legacy)Electronic Examinations FAQVideo Recording ResourcesClinical 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 with Clinical Leads Related Documents 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 2023 RANZCR Sitting 1 Phase 2 Clinical Radiology Examination Application Clinical Radiology Examinations 2023 Sitting 1 Phase 2 Examination Application Download PDF - 592.8KB Clinical Radiology Phase 2 2023 Examination Sample Questions The purpose of the Phase 2 Examination document is to provide information and... Download PDF - 588.5KB Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy DRAFT The purpose of the Phase 2 Examinations (Clinical Radiology) Policy is to... Download PDF - 387.6KB 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
Examination Information
The following resources have been prepared for the Phase 2 examinations:
Written Examination Technical Information
Video Recording Resources