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FRANZCR · RANZCR Clinical Radiology Part 2

RANZCR Part 2 / report it.

144 sourced study notes across the RANZCR Phase 2 curriculum (171 LOs, 7 clinical domains). A case-reporting grader with viva-level feedback, a seven-domain viva simulator with voice mode, and 10,614 LO-aligned flashcards. Built for the breadth the Part 2 exam demands.

Pass rate
~65%
per sitting (combined components)
Sittings per year
1–2
annually or biannually
Format
Pathology + Radiology MCQ + Case Reporting + OSCER
3 written papers (8 hrs total) + OSCER 7 stations across 2 days
Study notes
144
across 171 LOs · 7 clinical domains
Organising college
RANZCR
Not affiliated with PRIMEX
· 2026 & 2027 dates ·

RANZCR Part 2 (Phase 2) Exam Dates 2026 & 2027

Published dates for the upcoming sittings. Always confirm against the official RANZCR examinations page before scheduling. I refresh this section quarterly as new windows are announced.

  • Phase 2 Pathology, Sitting 1Thu 29 Jan 2026 (Clifton venues)
  • Phase 2 Radiology MCQ, Sitting 1Fri 30 Jan 2026
  • Phase 2 Case Reporting, Sitting 1Fri 30 Jan 2026 (results 17 Mar 2026)
  • Phase 2 OSCER, Sitting 12–3 Jun 2026 (Sydney, face-to-face; results 30 Jun 2026)
  • Phase 2 Pathology, Sitting 2Thu 16 Jul 2026
  • Phase 2 Radiology MCQ, Sitting 2Fri 17 Jul 2026
  • Phase 2 Case Reporting, Sitting 2Fri 17 Jul 2026 (results 1 Sep 2026)
  • Phase 2 OSCER, Sitting 29–13 Nov 2026 (Sydney, face-to-face; results 8 Dec 2026)
  • Phase 2, 2027 Sitting 1Pathology 28 Jan, MCQ + Case Reporting 29 Jan; OSCER 31 May–4 Jun
  • Phase 2, 2027 Sitting 2Pathology 15 Jul, MCQ + Case Reporting 16 Jul; OSCER 8–12 Nov

Written exams at Clifton test centres across AU/NZ/Singapore; OSCER held face-to-face in Sydney. Sitting 1 written applications close 17 Nov 2025, OSCER apps close 23 Mar 2026; Sitting 2 written close 4 May, OSCER close 3 Aug.

· Exam domains ·

Topics tested in the RANZCR Part 2 exam

~25%
Thoracic & Cardiovascular
Lung cancer staging, pulmonary infections, ILD patterns (UIP/NSIP), PE on CTPA, aortic pathology, mediastinal masses, pleural disease, cardiac imaging, pulmonary nodule assessment (Fleischner criteria), post-surgical appearances.
UIP pattern · Fleischner criteria · Aortic dissection · Mediastinal compartments · PE risk stratification
~30%
Abdominal · Neuroradiology & Head and Neck
Liver lesion characterisation (HCC, FNH, haemangioma, metastases), biliary and pancreatic pathology, renal mass characterisation, colorectal cancer staging, ischaemic stroke (DWI patterns), brain tumour grading (IDH wild-type GBM criteria), intracranial aneurysms, spinal pathology, traumatic brain injury.
Liver LI-RADS · BIRADS · Stroke DWI · GBM WHO criteria · Rectal MRI T-staging · Couinaud segments
~25%
Musculoskeletal · Breast · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Rotator cuff tears, knee ligament injuries, bone tumour characterisation, periprosthetic complications, prostate cancer (PI-RADS), gynaecological tumours, bladder/urothelial cancer, renal calculi, adrenal characterisation (adenoma vs metastasis), testicular lesions.
PI-RADS v2.1 · BI-RADS · Bone tumour matrix · Soft tissue sarcoma · Adrenal adenoma washout
~20%
Paediatrics
Paediatric chest and abdomen (intussusception, pyloric stenosis, Wilms), congenital anomalies, interventional radiology procedures (TIPSS, UFE, TACE), vascular intervention, radiation dose in paediatrics, post-treatment changes (radiation necrosis vs recurrence).
Intussusception · Paediatric mediastinum · TIPSS · TACE · Radiation necrosis vs recurrence
· Real imaging ·

Practice on real radiology images

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· What's inside ·

How candidates prepare for the RANZCR Part 2

RANZCR Part 2 case reporting: an image-dependent musculoskeletal MRI case with a structured, mark-allocated reporting form for imaging findings and most likely diagnosis
35 cases, 3 hours. Feedback at the level of the RANZCR examiner.

The RANZCR Part 2 Case Reporting paper presents 35 radiology cases across all seven domains in 3 hours. PRIMEX grades your reports for systematic structure, correct pathology identification, and appropriate management recommendations; the three dimensions RANZCR viva examiners probe when following up on case reporting results.

  • Systematic report structure grading: observation → interpretation → differential → management
  • Pathology identification across all 7 domains including cross-modality cases
  • Missing key findings flagged with examiner-style feedback
  • Linked to study notes for immediate consolidation of missed pathology
RANZCR Part 2 flashcards: a revealed spaced-repetition card with Again, Hard, Good and Easy grading and a keyboard shortcut panel
LO-aligned deck across the RANZCR Phase 2 curriculum.

PRIMEX ships 10,614 active flashcards across the 7 OSCER domains, mapped to the RANZCR Part 2 learning objectives. SM-2-style spaced repetition. Study notes, MCQ practice, case-reporting grading, and the seven-domain OSCER simulator are all live alongside.

  • 10,614 cards across all 7 OSCER domains (Thoracic/CV, Neuro/H&N, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, O&G, Paediatrics)
  • Staging and classification criteria covered: Fleischner, Bosniak, PI-RADS, BI-RADS, LI-RADS, TI-RADS, O-RADS, RECIST, Lugano
  • One click from card to the full LO study note
RANZCR Part 2 viva simulator: timed station setup across the seven OSCER domains with selectable examiner conversation styles
Seven domains. 25 minutes each. Voice mode.

The RANZCR Part 2 Viva consists of 7 domain stations, each 25 minutes with 8–10 cases. Each station has two examiners. PRIMEX simulates all 7 domains with AI examiners who present radiology cases, ask for systematic interpretation, and probe clinical management; with voice mode for authentic viva practice.

  • All 7 OSCER domains: Thoracic/CV, Neuroradiology/H&N, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, O&G, Paediatrics
  • Case-based questioning: "Describe what you see, give me a differential, and tell me what you would recommend"
  • Examiner probes push from observations to diagnosis to management to follow-up
  • Voice mode for authentic spoken viva rehearsal
RANZCR Part 2 study note: an HRCT learning objective with an embedded interactive chest imaging finding-recognition trainer
144 study notes. One per LO. Every Phase 2 domain.

144 sourced study notes across the Phase 2 curriculum, one for every covered learning objective. Each follows a structured reporting framework: radiological features, differential diagnosis, key distinguishing features, and management implications, plus the reporting pearls examiners expect. Not just pattern recognition, but clinical integration.

  • 144 study notes, one per covered LO, across all 7 Phase 2 domains and the pathology and case-reporting papers
  • Systematic reporting framework in every note: features → differential → distinguishing points → management
  • Staging and classification criteria with specific thresholds (LI-RADS, BI-RADS, TIRADS, Fleischner, Bosniak, PI-RADS)
  • References to ACR guidelines, RANZCR position statements, and landmark oncology staging systems
RANZCR Part 2 curriculum tracker: 171 learning objectives grouped by Phase 2 domain with per-section progress counts
171 learning objectives. Progress across all Phase 2 domains.

The RANZCR Phase 2 curriculum maps 171 LOs across clinical radiology domains. PRIMEX's curriculum tab maps every LO to the study notes and flashcards that cover it, with per-domain progress bars so you know which viva station needs more preparation.

  • All 171 RANZCR Phase 2 LOs mapped across 7 clinical domains
  • Checkbox completion persisted to localStorage across sessions
  • Click any LO to jump directly to the relevant study note
  • Per-domain progress bars showing viva station readiness at a glance
· About this exam ·

RANZCR Part 2 format and structure: written and viva

The RANZCR Part 2 (Phase 2) examination is the final fellowship hurdle for clinical radiology trainees in Australia and New Zealand. It follows completion of Phase 1 and the required clinical training years. The examination has four components: a Pathology Written Paper (100 MCQ + 10 SAQ, 3 hrs), a Radiology MCQ Paper (100 MCQ, 2 hrs), a Case Reporting Examination (35 image-based cases, 3 hrs), and the OSCER (7 stations across 2 days). All three written papers must pass before candidates may sit the OSCER. The Case Reporting and OSCER components are image-dependent and require external image platforms for preparation; PRIMEX covers the text-based written knowledge components.

The OSCER consists of seven 25-minute stations across 2 days, covering Thoracic and Cardiovascular, Neuroradiology and Head and Neck, Abdominal, Musculoskeletal, Breast, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics. Each station has approximately 8 cases (10 marks each) assessed by two examiners. All 7 stations must pass independently; if 1 to 2 stations fail, only those need resitting at the next sitting. PRIMEX is built by Dr Jay Marshall, an anaesthetics registrar in Taree, NSW.

  • OrganiserRoyal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
  • Pathology paper100 MCQ + 10 SAQ (PMQs embedded since 2024); 3 hours; basic pathology sciences relevant to clinical radiology
  • Radiology MCQ paper100 single-best-answer MCQs; 2 hours; core and advanced diagnostic radiology knowledge
  • Case Reporting35 image-based cases (20 short, 10 medium, 5 long); 3 hours; entirely image-dependent
  • OSCER7 stations x 25 min across 2 days; ~8 cases per station; 2 examiners; domains: Thoracic/CV, Neuro/H&N, Abdominal, MSK, Breast, O&G, Paediatrics
  • CurriculumRANZCR Clinical Radiology Learning Outcomes v1.3 (January 2024); 171 Phase 2 LOs
  • Training pathwayCompletion of Phase 1 + years 2–5 of Radiology SET training; typically sat in final training year
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