What Is the RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Examination?

The short answer

The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Examination is an examination set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). Three written papers (all must pass before OSCER) plus the OSCER station exam. For binding detail, see the official RANZCR examination pages at https://www.ranzcr.com.

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Who sets the RANZCR Part 2

The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Examination is administered by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), the body responsible for setting and marking the examination to a defined competency standard.

Who sits the RANZCR Part 2

Financial member of RANZCR in Phase 2 of training at the application closing date, holding a RANZCR-accredited training position. OSCER requires all Phase 2 Written exams passed first.

How the RANZCR Part 2 is structured

The RANZCR Part 2 has 4 assessed components. Three written papers (all must pass before OSCER) plus the OSCER station exam. A full breakdown of each component is on the RANZCR Part 2 format page linked below.

What the RANZCR Part 2 is for

The RANZCR Clinical Radiology Phase 2 Examination is a high-stakes clinical examination where viva and reporting performance under pressure is the main differentiator. It sits within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists training and assessment pathway, and passing it is a milestone toward the qualification or progression that pathway leads to.

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