Radiology & Radiation Oncology

Specialist Comparability Pathway

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

• Have entered specialist training through a competitive entrance exam (e.g., FCPS Part 1 in Pakistan, Post graduate entrance exam or NEET-PG in India).

• RCR + CCT UK eligible

• Arab Board eligible

• Have completed specialist training and exams in your country of origin.

• Be listed on the specialist register in your home country

Training Duration Requirements

• Pakistan: 2 years of mixed specialty training + Intermediate Medical Module + 3 years advanced training in General medicine

• India (MD & DNB programs): 3 years of Radiology + minimum 2 years of Senior Resident experience

• UK | Arab Board | Other Counties: At least 4 years + 1 year as Fellow or Senior Registrar training experience

• Ideally 1-2 years of Consultant experience

Step 2: Verification and English Requirements

• Complete EPIC verification and AMC verification of both primary and specialist qualifications.

• Sit an approved English language test (IELTS Academic, OET, or PTE Academic).

Step 3: CPD Documentation

• Provide evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), such as:
  Conferences, workshops, and courses
  Clinical governance activities (M&M meetings, quality improvement, risk assessments)

• A CPD template can be completed and signed by your department head.

Step 4: Complete the RANZCR Application Form

• Personal details + credentials

• Training & Exams: Provide details of all training years, assessments, and final specialist exams.

• Internship & Early Training: Document rotations, responsibilities, and assessments.

• Consultant Practice: List each consultant role, with clinical responsibilities, procedural work, teaching, and management duties.

• If selected radiation oncology detailed log of specific skills required as per body area ( Brain, Head & neck, Breast etc)

• Academic Contributions: Teaching, audit, publications, CPD, and community activities.

• References: Provide referee details and sign the declaration.

Step 5: Submission

• Submit via email and pay the application fee on notification

• RANZCR will confirm receipt and provide an interview date

Step 6: Interview and Outcome

• Interview conducted via teleconference.

• Final outcome categories:
  Substantial Comparability
  Partial Comparability
  Not Comparable

Emergency Focus Support

• Application form completion

• Interview preparation

• Job search and placement in Australia