Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
AbbreviationRANZCR
Formation1935; 89 years ago (1935)
HeadquartersSydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
Region
President
A/Prof Sanjay Jeganathan
Dean, Faculty of Clinical Radiology
Dr Rajiv Ratten
Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology
Dr Gerry Adams
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

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).[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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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
Ordinal Officeholder College name States / territories /
country of origin
Term
1 Dr A. T. Nisbet Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology NSW 1935–1942
Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists 1942–1947
2 Dr V. McDowall QLD 1947–1948
3 Dr J. O’Sullivan VIC 1948–1949
4 Dr W. P. Holman TAS 1949
5 Dr J. S. Verco The College of Radiologists (Australia & New Zealand) SA 1949–1950
(4) Dr W. P. Holman TAS 1950–1951
6 Dr H. R. Sear NSW 1951–1952
7 Dr C. C. Anderson The College of Radiologists of Australasia NZ 1952–1953
8 Dr A. R. Colwell NSW 1953–1954
9 Dr B. L. W. Clarke QLD 1954–1955
10 Dr D. G. Maitland NSW 1955–1956
11 Dr E. W. Casey VIC 1955–1956
12 Dr M. G. F. Donnan VIC 1956–1957
13 Dr R. Kaye Scott VIC 1958–1959
14 Dr C. D. Costello NZ 1959–1960
15 Dr H. J. Ham NSW 1960–1961
16 Dr B. S. Hanson SA 1961–1962
17 Dr E. R. Crisp VIC 1962–1963
18 Dr K. J. Friend TAS 1963–1964
18 Dr E. A. Booth NSW 1964–1965
19 Dr A. G. S. Cooper QLD 1965–1966
20 Dr C. R. Laing VIC 1966–1967
21 Dr E. P. Allen NZ 1967–1968
22 Dr D. B. Wightman NSW 1968–1970
23 Dr A. A. Merritt WA 1970–1971
24 Major General C. M. Gurner ACT 1971–1972
25 Dr F. A. Dibden The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists SA 1972–1973
26 Dr B. E. Frecker NSW 1973–1974
27 Dr D. E. Urquhart NZ 1974–1975
28 Dr J. K. Monk VIC 1975–1976
29 Dr T. P. Loneragan NSW 1976–1977
30 Dr J. P. Masel QLD 1977–1978
31 Dr J. D. Cashman NSW 1978–1979
32 Dr D. L. Dixon VIC 1979–1980
33 Dr P. Beridahl WA 1980–1981
34 Dr T. S. Weston NZ 1981–1982
35 Dr T. F. Sandeman VIC 1982–1983
36 Dr P. W. Verco SA 1983–1984
37 Dr G. Pinner[note a] ACT 1984–1985
38 Dr F. Schubert QLD 1985–1986
39 Professor W. S. C. Hare VIC 1986–1987
40 Dr P. Grattan-Smith NSW 1987–1988
41 Dr G. W. Dodd NZ 1988–1989
42 Dr J. Syme VIC 1989–1990
43 Dr H. T. ApSimon WA 1990–1991
44 Dr A. R. Robertson SA 1991–1992
45 Professor R. G. Bourne QLD 1992–1993
46 Dr R. J. Glasson NSW 1993–1994
47 Dr J. C. Kennedy NZ 1994–1995
48 Dr G. Klempfner VIC 1995–1996
49 Associate Professor T. M. Chakera WA 1996–1997
50 Professor M. R. Sage SA 1997–1998
51 Associate Professor W. J. S. Earwaker The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists QLD 1998–1999
52 Dr B. K. Moore QLD 2000–2001
53 Dr P. L. Sprague WA 2002–2003
54 Associate Professor L. S. Lau VIC 2004
55 Dr L. M. Kenny[note a] QLD 2005–2007
56 Professor M. S. Khangure WA 2008–2009
57 Dr M. W. Andrews VIC 2010–2011
58 Associate Professor D. K. Varma VIC 2012–2013
59 Associate Professor C. Milross NSW 2014–2015
60 Dr G. J. Slater QLD 2016-2017
61 Dr Lance Lawler NSW 2018-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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

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. ^ a b c d e f 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. ^ a b "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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