Clinical radiology is at the forefront of medical technology, and has revolutionised medicine over the past 100 years. This specialty gives you scope for an exciting and varied career in clinical medicine, teaching and research.

In the long term, a career in clinical radiology offers flexibility and control over where and when you work, making it possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Clinical radiologists need to be:

• Accurate and careful, with an eye for detail
• Motivated and disciplined
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to make good decisions and solve problems
• Excellent at analysis and interpretation
• Good at communicating and inspiring confidence.

What are my career options?

Many clinical radiologists choose to pursue areas of interest including interventional radiology, neuroradiology, breast imaging, paediatric imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and more.

There is a breadth of professional practice that can be carried out by a clinical radiologist in Australia. 

Clinical Radiology Range of Practice

You can also find out more about the role and value of the clinical radiologist on the Inside Radiology webpage. 

Inside Radiology

To become a clinical radiologist, you must complete the training program administered by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). The program runs for a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) and gives you broad experience across the full variety of environments and imaging techniques that clinical radiologists need to be familiar with.

To be accepted into the college's training program, a candidate 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.

What do I need in order to be successful?

As well as meeting the prerequisites, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Dedication to pursuing a career in clinical radiology
• Good interpersonal and professional communication skills
• A high standard of academic performance.

Other desirable qualities include:

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Good professional referee reports
• Good reports from previous and current employers
• A demonstrated interest and commitment to research.

All College trainees in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are trained within an accredited hospital department or private practice.

Providing a training environment that is supportive of trainee needs and meets the training curriculum and regulatory requirements is a shared responsibility of the College, training departments, training networks, clinical supervisors and trainees.

Trainees are expected to rotate to a number of training sites throughout their training. This prepares you with broad skills, multi system and site knowledge, and exposure to a variety of training environments.

For more information on Network training and accreditation please click here.

Clinical Radiology Accredited Training Site Listing