Checklist

Tick if you have completed these requirements Radiology Training in New Zealand Have you had two years of general medical training and at least five years vocational training in diagnostic radiology? Training in diagnostic radiology is a five year postgraduate programme which may be commenced after obtaining a primary medical degree and completing at least two years of general clinical training. During the five year programme the trainee must obtain training and experience in all imaging modalities available in New Zealand (general radiology, computed tomography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, angiography and basic interventional techniques). Have you worked in these areas? two months in nuclear medicine, three months in paediatric radiology, three months in ultrasound Have you performed at least 100 angiographic and interventional radiological procedures? Kept a logbook of procedures performed?  worked in a variety of settings?  The RANZCR requires that a trainee complete : a minimum two months experience in the practical and imaging aspects of nuclear medicine, a minimum of three months practical experience in paediatric radiology, a minimum of three months practical training in ultrasound at an advanced level In addition to these specific periods, exposure to the technique of nuclear medicine, paediatrics, ultrasound and angiography should be ongoing throughout the course of training to ensure adequate experience. 100 angiographic and interventional radiological procedures during their five years of training. The RANZCR does not insist on its trainess logging a specific number of each type of procedure.  This should include at least some of the following: Fine needle and core biopsies of superficial and deep lesions in the chest, abdomen and other areas using a variety of imaging guiding modalities; Abscess drainage and biliary procedures using imaging guidance; Renal procedures including biopsies, cyst aspirations and nephrostomies; Central venous catheter placement using imaging guidance; and Angiographic studies including selective and non-selective catheter studies. Trainees must keep a logbook documenting the type of examination, level of trainee participation and supervision and relevant comments about the examination including follow-up of results or ongoing management of the patient as appropriate. Each patient entry should be signed and dated by the supervising radiologist. Have you passed basic and advanced examinations in radiodiagnosis? If there were no examinations in your training programme, certification of reaching a specialist standard, or a thesis or doctorate in Radiology will be required. In New Zealand the FRANZCR Part I examination is usually taken during the first year of practical training. The FRANZCR Part II examination is taken in the fourth year of training in accredited training posts in Australasia. Fellowship is awarded on completion of all training and examination requirements. Do you participate in a continuing medical education programme to ensure your knowledge and skills are current? In New Zealand diagnostic and interventional radiologists registered within a vocational scope of practice will be required to participate in approved recertification programmes, such as continuing medical education and self assessment activities.

Self assessment

If you cannot answer 'yes' to all the above questions and demonstrate that your qualifications, training and experience are equivalent to or as satisfactory as that of a New Zealand trained diagnostic and interventional radiologist it is unlikely you will be eligible for registration within a vocational scope of practice in New Zealand. To see if you meet the requirements for another pathway to registration, return to the registration self assessment checklist and complete the checklist answering no to the question “are you a qualified specialist or do you have a postgraduate qualification“. If you have been able to answer yes to the above questions, please click here for the application form and for more information on the application process. For more information about diagnostic and interventional radiology training in New Zealand go to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists website.