Radiation Oncology

A radiation oncologist is a specialist doctor who uses radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer patients. Radiation oncologists work in teams with other doctors to create and deliver radiation therapy programs.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

To be accepted in the RANZCR training program, you must:

Have MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications as recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of the College
Be registered as a medical practitioner by the registered authority recognised by the Board of the College in the state or country where you are training (Australia, New Zealand or Singapore)
Have completed at least two full years in an approved hospital as an intern or resident.

Application Process

If you meet the prerequisites, you can apply for a training position directly through the Radiation Oncology Training Network. Each Training Network individually advertises their available positions. Positions may be advertised directly by accredited training sites/hospitals of individual networks throughout the year.

Victorian/Tasmanian Radiation Oncology Training Network (VICTRANET)

https://www.ranzcr.com/trainees/radiation-oncology-training-program/training-program/applying-to-the-training-program

Program Structure

Trainees undergo 2 phases of training:

Phase 1 (minimum 18 months)
Phase 2 (usually minimum 36 months)

They will also complete:

Work based assessments including:
Patient Encounter Assessment Tool (PEAT)
Contouring and Plan Evaluation Tool (CPET)
Case Report and Discussion Tool (CRDT)
Communication Skills Tool (CST)
Oncology Sciences Workshops
SMART Workshops
Practical Oncology Experiences (POEs)
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Examinations
Research requirements

Fees

Annual Fee:

Annual Training Fee: AUD $2,190
Annual Membership Subscription: AUD $2,596
Admission to Fellowship Fee: $6,000

Exam Fee:

Phase 1 Examination: AUD $4,195
Phase 2 Examination: AUD $5,718

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Westmead Applied Imaging Technology (Physics) Course
Research relevant to radiation oncology
PhD
Fellowship in radiation oncology and related fields

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY3

Training Duration (minimum)

5 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.

Year 1

Internship

Year 2

Medical / Surgical / Critical Care / General Year

Year 3

Commence Radiation Oncology Training

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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