The Phase 1 Examinations assesses a trainee's knowledge of the oncology sciences.
The information on the Phase 1 Examination in this section refers to the Phase 1 Examination which will be conducted from 2023 onwards. The Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy can be found here.
Eligibility To be eligible to sit for the Phase 1 Examinations, trainees must be a financial, radiation oncology, student member of the RANZCR, be in an accredited radiation oncology training position and have completed:minimum of 12 months full-time equivalent (FTE) of accredited training with all associated Clinical Supervisor Appraisals, Director of Training Reviews, Multisource Feedback and Trainee Assessment of Training Sites submitted.at least two Oncology Science Workshops. Phase 1 Practical Oncology Experiences (POE), including submission of the completed POE Session Summary Forms.An interactive checklist summarising the eligibility requirements has been developed as a resource for trainees:RO Examination Eligibility ChecklistFor further information, please refer to the Radiation Oncology Training Program Handbook. Examination Format and Structure The Phase 1 Examination consists of individual papers in 3 Oncology Science subjects to be delivered in an electronic format.Each paper will be of two hours duration and aligned to the Radiation Oncology Learning Outcomes.AnatomyThere are three item formats (styles of questions): Diagram Labelling: total 30 marks (0.5 marks per label). Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 30 marks (1 mark per question). Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Radiation Oncology PhysicsThere are two item formats (styles of questions): Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Radiation and Cancer BiologyThere are two item formats (styles of questions): Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Examination Sittings Trainees can elect to sit 1, 2 or all of the papers in any series. Once a subject paper has been successfully passed, only the remaining subject papers need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three successive examination series to ensure completion of Phase 1 training within the maximum time of 30 months FTE of accredited training. Ideally, therefore, trainees should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting to ensure they have the opportunity to re-sit a subject paper should they be unsuccessful at that sitting. Examination Courses Please note, the Phase 1 Examination Course is not a mandatory training requirement.The Phase 1 Examination Course varies from year to year and focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination.The Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June. Practise the Examination The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must watch the instructional video and practise on the demonstration site before the exam.Online practice examinationDemonstration site: https://demo.ranzcr.practique.net/Visit the online practice examination which replicates the real examination. Try to use all the tools and question navigation to help your confidence.Note: The site works best on the Google Chrome browser.The questions used in the demonstration aren't meant to be a study tool, just examples for you to get more confident using the examination delivery platform. The demonstration examination consists of sample questions as follows:Questions using each different format:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Short Answer Questions (SAQs)Diagram Labelling QuestionsQuestions in each Phase 1 Examination subjects:AnatomyRadiation Oncology PhysicsRadiation and Cancer BiologyDuring the real RANZCR examinations, a countdown timer is provided on the platform to help you manage your time. However, this feature has been disabled for the demonstration.Logging in:Use the following credentials:Username: 11008Password: 11008Select the examination:Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Demo Use the following PIN: 960603 Examination Resources Sample Questions This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.Phase 1 Examination Sample Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.Digital Examinations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Past Examination Papers 20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102001-2009 (Anatomy)1999 to 2009 (Radiotherapeutic Physics)1999 to 2009 (Clinical Radiobiology) Examination Reports Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 214.0KB
To be eligible to sit for the Phase 1 Examinations, trainees must be a financial, radiation oncology, student member of the RANZCR, be in an accredited radiation oncology training position and have completed:
An interactive checklist summarising the eligibility requirements has been developed as a resource for trainees:
For further information, please refer to the Radiation Oncology Training Program Handbook.
Examination Format and Structure The Phase 1 Examination consists of individual papers in 3 Oncology Science subjects to be delivered in an electronic format.Each paper will be of two hours duration and aligned to the Radiation Oncology Learning Outcomes.AnatomyThere are three item formats (styles of questions): Diagram Labelling: total 30 marks (0.5 marks per label). Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 30 marks (1 mark per question). Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Radiation Oncology PhysicsThere are two item formats (styles of questions): Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Radiation and Cancer BiologyThere are two item formats (styles of questions): Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): total 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): total 60 marks.Examination Sittings Trainees can elect to sit 1, 2 or all of the papers in any series. Once a subject paper has been successfully passed, only the remaining subject papers need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three successive examination series to ensure completion of Phase 1 training within the maximum time of 30 months FTE of accredited training. Ideally, therefore, trainees should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting to ensure they have the opportunity to re-sit a subject paper should they be unsuccessful at that sitting. Examination Courses Please note, the Phase 1 Examination Course is not a mandatory training requirement.The Phase 1 Examination Course varies from year to year and focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination.The Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June. Practise the Examination The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must watch the instructional video and practise on the demonstration site before the exam.Online practice examinationDemonstration site: https://demo.ranzcr.practique.net/Visit the online practice examination which replicates the real examination. Try to use all the tools and question navigation to help your confidence.Note: The site works best on the Google Chrome browser.The questions used in the demonstration aren't meant to be a study tool, just examples for you to get more confident using the examination delivery platform. The demonstration examination consists of sample questions as follows:Questions using each different format:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Short Answer Questions (SAQs)Diagram Labelling QuestionsQuestions in each Phase 1 Examination subjects:AnatomyRadiation Oncology PhysicsRadiation and Cancer BiologyDuring the real RANZCR examinations, a countdown timer is provided on the platform to help you manage your time. However, this feature has been disabled for the demonstration.Logging in:Use the following credentials:Username: 11008Password: 11008Select the examination:Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Demo Use the following PIN: 960603 Examination Resources Sample Questions This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.Phase 1 Examination Sample Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.Digital Examinations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Past Examination Papers 20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102001-2009 (Anatomy)1999 to 2009 (Radiotherapeutic Physics)1999 to 2009 (Clinical Radiobiology) Examination Reports Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 214.0KB
The Phase 1 Examination consists of individual papers in 3 Oncology Science subjects to be delivered in an electronic format.
Each paper will be of two hours duration and aligned to the Radiation Oncology Learning Outcomes.
There are three item formats (styles of questions):
There are two item formats (styles of questions):
Trainees can elect to sit 1, 2 or all of the papers in any series. Once a subject paper has been successfully passed, only the remaining subject papers need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three successive examination series to ensure completion of Phase 1 training within the maximum time of 30 months FTE of accredited training.
Ideally, therefore, trainees should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting to ensure they have the opportunity to re-sit a subject paper should they be unsuccessful at that sitting.
Examination Courses Please note, the Phase 1 Examination Course is not a mandatory training requirement.The Phase 1 Examination Course varies from year to year and focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination.The Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June. Practise the Examination The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must watch the instructional video and practise on the demonstration site before the exam.Online practice examinationDemonstration site: https://demo.ranzcr.practique.net/Visit the online practice examination which replicates the real examination. Try to use all the tools and question navigation to help your confidence.Note: The site works best on the Google Chrome browser.The questions used in the demonstration aren't meant to be a study tool, just examples for you to get more confident using the examination delivery platform. The demonstration examination consists of sample questions as follows:Questions using each different format:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Short Answer Questions (SAQs)Diagram Labelling QuestionsQuestions in each Phase 1 Examination subjects:AnatomyRadiation Oncology PhysicsRadiation and Cancer BiologyDuring the real RANZCR examinations, a countdown timer is provided on the platform to help you manage your time. However, this feature has been disabled for the demonstration.Logging in:Use the following credentials:Username: 11008Password: 11008Select the examination:Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Demo Use the following PIN: 960603 Examination Resources Sample Questions This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.Phase 1 Examination Sample Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.Digital Examinations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Past Examination Papers 20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102001-2009 (Anatomy)1999 to 2009 (Radiotherapeutic Physics)1999 to 2009 (Clinical Radiobiology) Examination Reports Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 214.0KB
Please note, the Phase 1 Examination Course is not a mandatory training requirement.
The Phase 1 Examination Course varies from year to year and focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination.
The Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June.
The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must watch the instructional video and practise on the demonstration site before the exam.
Online practice examination
Visit the online practice examination which replicates the real examination. Try to use all the tools and question navigation to help your confidence.
Note: The site works best on the Google Chrome browser.
The questions used in the demonstration aren't meant to be a study tool, just examples for you to get more confident using the examination delivery platform. The demonstration examination consists of sample questions as follows:
During the real RANZCR examinations, a countdown timer is provided on the platform to help you manage your time. However, this feature has been disabled for the demonstration.
Use the following credentials:
Select the examination:
Use the following PIN:
Examination Resources Sample Questions This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.Phase 1 Examination Sample Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.Digital Examinations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Past Examination Papers 20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102001-2009 (Anatomy)1999 to 2009 (Radiotherapeutic Physics)1999 to 2009 (Clinical Radiobiology) Examination Reports Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 214.0KB
This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.
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Examination Reports Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 214.0KB
Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report
Radiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination Report
Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report