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.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
AbbreviationRANZCR
MottoLatin: Lumen Afferimus Morbis
(We Cast Light on Disease)
Formation1935 (1935)
HeadquartersSydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
Region
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
President
Dr Lance Lawler
Dean, Faculty of Clinical Radiology
A/Prof Sanjay Jeganathan
Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology
Dr Madhavi Chilkuri
Chair, New Zealand Branch
Dr Gabriel Lau
Websitewww.ranzcr.com
Formerly called
  • Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology
  • Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists
  • The College of Radiologists (Australia & New Zealand)
  • The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists

RANZCR is independent of universities and is scrutinised and externally accredited against industry standards by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).[1][2]

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.[3]

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.

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.[4]

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.[4]

The following symbols are incorporated in the RANZCR crest:[5]

  • 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.[4][6]

Motto

Members were asked to suggest a motto. Latin: Lumen Afferimus Morbis (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.[6]

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’.[4]

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:[4][7]

Presidents of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
OrdinalOfficeholderCollege nameStates / territories /
country of origin
Term
1Dr A. T. NisbetAustralian and New Zealand Association of RadiologyNSW1935–1942
Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists1942–1947
2Dr V. McDowallQLD1947–1948
3Dr J. O’SullivanVIC1948–1949
4Dr W. P. HolmanTAS1949
5Dr J. S. VercoThe College of Radiologists (Australia & New Zealand)SA1949–1950
(4)Dr W. P. HolmanTAS1950–1951
6Dr H. R. SearNSW1951–1952
7Dr C. C. AndersonThe College of Radiologists of AustralasiaNZ1952–1953
8Dr A. R. ColwellNSW1953–1954
9Dr B. L. W. ClarkeQLD1954–1955
10Dr D. G. MaitlandNSW1955–1956
11Dr E. W. CaseyVIC1955–1956
12Dr M. G. F. DonnanVIC1956–1957
13Dr R. Kaye ScottVIC1958–1959
14Dr C. D. CostelloNZ1959–1960
15Dr H. J. HamNSW1960–1961
16Dr B. S. HansonSA1961–1962
17Dr E. R. CrispVIC1962–1963
18Dr K. J. FriendTAS1963–1964
18Dr E. A. BoothNSW1964–1965
19Dr A. G. S. CooperQLD1965–1966
20Dr C. R. LaingVIC1966–1967
21Dr E. P. AllenNZ1967–1968
22Dr D. B. WightmanNSW1968–1970
23Dr A. A. MerrittWA1970–1971
24Major General C. M. GurnerACT1971–1972
25Dr F. A. DibdenThe Royal Australasian College of RadiologistsSA1972–1973
26Dr B. E. FreckerNSW1973–1974
27Dr D. E. UrquhartNZ1974–1975
28Dr J. K. MonkVIC1975–1976
29Dr T. P. LoneraganNSW1976–1977
30Dr J. P. MaselQLD1977–1978
31Dr J. D. CashmanNSW1978–1979
32Dr D. L. DixonVIC1979–1980
33Dr P. BeridahlWA1980–1981
34Dr T. S. WestonNZ1981–1982
35Dr T. F. SandemanVIC1982–1983
36Dr P. W. VercoSA1983–1984
37Dr G. Pinner[note a]ACT1984–1985
38Dr F. SchubertQLD1985–1986
39Professor W. S. C. HareVIC1986–1987
40Dr P. Grattan-SmithNSW1987–1988
41Dr G. W. DoddNZ1988–1989
42Dr J. SymeVIC1989–1990
43Dr H. T. ApSimonWA1990–1991
44Dr A. R. RobertsonSA1991–1992
45Professor R. G. BourneQLD1992–1993
46Dr R. J. GlassonNSW1993–1994
47Dr J. C. KennedyNZ1994–1995
48Dr G. KlempfnerVIC1995–1996
49Associate Professor T. M. ChakeraWA1996–1997
50Professor M. R. SageSA1997–1998
51Associate Professor W. J. S. EarwakerThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of RadiologistsQLD1998–1999
52Dr B. K. MooreQLD2000–2001
53Dr P. L. SpragueWA2002–2003
54Associate Professor L. S. LauVIC2004
55Dr L. M. Kenny[note a]QLD2005–2007
56Professor M. S. KhangureWA2008–2009
57Dr M. W. AndrewsVIC2010–2011
58Associate Professor D. K. VarmaVIC2012–2013
59Associate Professor C. MilrossNSW2014–2015
60Dr G. J. SlaterQLD2016-2017
61Dr Lance LawlerNSW2018-incumbent
^[note a] : Female presidents

Structure

RANZCR has two faculties: the Faculty of Clinical Radiology (established 2013) and the Faculty of Radiation Oncology (established 1994).[4][8][9]

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:[10]

  • 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:[11]

  • 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.”[12]

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.[13]

References

  1. "Assessing specialist medical education and training". Australian Medical Council. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  2. "Specialist medical college accreditation reports: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists". Australian Medical Council. 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  3. Ryan, James; Sutton, Keith; Baigent, Malcolm (1995). Australasian Radiology: A History. Sydney: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-470207-9.
  4. Tate, A. P. (1999). Shadows and Substance. The history of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 1949–1999. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
  5. "High honours and heraldry: A history of the College's Royal Prefix and Armorial Bearings". Inside News. 10 (3). 2014 via Trainor/Owen Collection.
  6. "Coat of Arms". History of the College. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
  7. "Home page". The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  8. "Faculty of Clinical Radiology". The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
  9. "Faculty of Radiation Oncology". The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
  10. "Membership". The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
  11. "Curriculum development". The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  12. "Specialist registration". Medical Board of Australia. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  13. "Advanced Training in Nuclear Medicine". Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
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