Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists explained

Headquarters:Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:A/Prof Sanjay Jeganathan
Leader Title2:Dean, Faculty of Clinical Radiology
Leader Name2:Dr Rajiv Ratten
Leader Name3:Dr Gerry Adams
Leader Title3:Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology
Leader Title4:Chair, New Zealand Branch
Leader Name4:Dr Gabriel Lau
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Abbreviation:RANZCR

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.

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]

The Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on 2 September 1964.[4]

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
align=center rowspan=2Dr A. T. Nisbet Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology align=center rowspan=21935–1942
Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists 1942–1947
Dr V. McDowall 1947–1948
Dr J. O’Sullivan 1948–1949
Dr W. P. Holman TAS1949
Dr J. S. Verco The College of Radiologists (Australia & New Zealand) 1949–1950
Dr W. P. Holman TAS 1950–1951
Dr H. R. Sear NSW 1951–1952
Dr C. C. Anderson The College of Radiologists of Australasia 1952–1953
Dr A. R. Colwell NSW 1953–1954
Dr B. L. W. Clarke QLD 1954–1955
Dr D. G. Maitland NSW 1955–1956
Dr E. W. Casey VIC 1955–1956
Dr M. G. F. Donnan VIC 1956–1957
Dr R. Kaye Scott VIC 1958–1959
Dr C. D. Costello NZ 1959–1960
Dr H. J. Ham NSW 1960–1961
Dr B. S. Hanson SA 1961–1962
Dr E. R. Crisp VIC 1962–1963
Dr K. J. Friend TAS 1963–1964
Dr E. A. Booth NSW 1964–1965
Dr A. G. S. Cooper QLD 1965–1966
Dr C. R. Laing VIC 1966–1967
Dr E. P. Allen NZ 1967–1968
Dr D. B. Wightman NSW 1968–1970
Dr A. A. Merritt 1970–1971
Major General C. M. Gurner 1971–1972
Dr F. A. Dibden The Royal Australasian College of Radiologists SA 1972–1973
Dr B. E. Frecker NSW 1973–1974
Dr D. E. Urquhart NZ 1974–1975
Dr J. K. Monk VIC 1975–1976
Dr T. P. Loneragan NSW 1976–1977
Dr J. P. Masel QLD 1977–1978
Dr J. D. Cashman NSW 1978–1979
Dr D. L. Dixon VIC 1979–1980
Dr P. Beridahl WA 1980–1981
Dr T. S. Weston NZ 1981–1982
Dr T. F. Sandeman VIC 1982–1983
Dr P. W. Verco SA 1983–1984
Dr G. Pinner ACT 1984–1985
Dr F. Schubert QLD 1985–1986
Professor W. S. C. Hare VIC 1986–1987
Dr P. Grattan-Smith NSW 1987–1988
Dr G. W. Dodd NZ 1988–1989
Dr J. Syme VIC 1989–1990
Dr H. T. ApSimon WA 1990–1991
Dr A. R. Robertson SA 1991–1992
Professor R. G. Bourne QLD 1992–1993
Dr R. J. Glasson NSW 1993–1994
Dr J. C. Kennedy NZ 1994–1995
Dr G. Klempfner VIC 1995–1996
Associate Professor T. M. Chakera WA 1996–1997
Professor M. R. Sage SA 1997–1998
Associate Professor W. J. S. Earwaker The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists QLD 1998–1999
Dr B. K. Moore QLD 2000–2001
Dr P. L. Sprague WA 2002–2003
Associate Professor L. S. Lau VIC 2004
Dr L. M. Kenny QLD 2005–2007
Professor M. S. Khangure WA 2008–2009
Dr M. W. Andrews VIC 2010–2011
Associate Professor D. K. Varma VIC 2012–2013
Associate Professor C. Milross NSW 2014–2015
Dr G. J. Slater QLD 2016-2017
Dr Lance Lawler NSW 2018-incumbent

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]

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]

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]

External links

Notes and References

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