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RANZCR exams for clinical radiology and radiation oncology trainees have commenced under a revised timetable and format following a necessary postponement due to COVID-19 restrictions.
RANZCR understands that trainees will be affected by the changes to the examination timetable. Our intention has always been to support our trainees to progress their careers, holding exams this year, with the safety of all examination participants at the forefront of decision making.
All candidates have been advised that due to the revised examination timetable, examination results will not be available until mid-January. This is due to the higher than usual number of candidates. The delay in the release of examination results will impact on the processing of Fellowship applications for those who have successfully completed all components of training. Applications for Fellowship will be processed as expeditiously as possible after they are received with Fellowship letters expected to be sent out by the end of February.
RANZCR acknowledges that the timing may impact some graduates’ placements and other future workplace arrangements. We ask that employers be mindful of these impacts and grant as much flexibility as possible to our graduates in these circumstances.
The Faculty of Radiation Oncology Council has agreed to support the Radiation Oncology Education and Training Committee’s (ROETC) recommendation that there be only one Phase 2 examination sitting in 2021, in either May (written)/July (Viva), or June (written)/August (Viva), which is yet to be confirmed. The College has recently sent a communique providing an update on the radiation oncology examinations for 2021. A copy of that communique is available here: Radiation Oncology Phase 2 Exam Update Communique 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many facets of the RANZCR's training programs and is expected to continue to do so for some time.
RANZCR has set out the overarching priorities, principles and strategies to guide decision-making on training and accreditation, assessments, examinations and other training activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in its aftermath.
The College will regularly review and revise these guidelines, particularly the stipulated timeframes, in line with government advice and the status of the COVID-19 situation in our region.
The College has recently sent a communique providing an update on the radiation oncology examinations for 2020. A copy of that communique is available here: RO Exams Letter to Trainees 2020
Phase 1 Exams
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There are two major exams in the radiation oncology training program:
Please note: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the College has made some changes to the format and delivery of the Phase 1 Examinations, please read RO Exams Letter to Trainees 2020 for information on the changes.
The Phase 1 exam is a written examination that assesses your knowledge of the Oncology Sciences. It is usually taken in the second year of training. There are two papers, both of which consist of six short answer questions in the 3 Oncology Sciences subjects:
Please note: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the College has made some changes to the format and delivery of the Phase 2 Examinations, please read RO Exams Letter to Trainees 2020 for information on the changes.
The Phase 2 exam consists of written examinations in radiation therapy, clinical oncology and pathology, and vivas (oral exams) and is usually taken in the final year of training:
To sit the Phase 1 exam, you must be in an accredited training position and must have completed 12 months of training (1 FTE) and all required assessments and prorated assessments. You must take the whole exam at once.
To sit the Phase 2 exam, you must have passed the Phase 1 exam, continued training for a further 18 months (1 FTE) (calculated from date of Phase 1 exam result outcome letter), completed 36 months of training time (1 FTE) overall, rotated to another site for 12 months (1 FTE), completed all required assessments (calculated prorated from training commencement date) and be in an accredited training position.
A note for Phase 1 candidates: At the time of the examination you must be employed as an accredited radiation oncology trainee and you must have completed all required training program assessments at the time of applying to sit the examination.
Trainees pay an examination fee to cover the costs of operating the exams. Visit Fees page
If you need to withdraw from an exam, you must inform the College in writing.
If you withdraw up to four weeks before the exam, there is no financial penalty. If you withdraw within four weeks of the exam, you will be refunded 50% of the exam fee.
If you fail to attend the exam you forfeit the exam fee.
RANZCR provides you with access to past exam papers to help you prepare for your Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams.
View Past Papers resource index
The College presents prizes to the most successful candidates in College examinations. Visit our Examination Prizes page for more information.