The Phase 1 Examination assesses a trainee's knowledge of the oncology sciences.
It consists of individual papers in delivered in an online format. Each paper is two hours in length and aligned to the RANZCR Learning Outcomes.
Practice on the provided digital platform is recommended and resources such as past exam papers and sample questions are available to help candidates prepare.
Refer to Radiation Oncology Learning Outcomes and the Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Policy
Eligibility To be eligible to sit for the Phase 1 Examination, trainees must be a financial, radiation oncology, student member of the RANZCR, be in an accredited radiation oncology training position and have completed:a 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. and the Eligibility and Readiness to Sit Phase 2 Examination Policy. Format The Phase 1 Examinations are delivered in electronic format twice a year. Each of the examinations is two hours in duration with five minutes reading time.AnatomyThis paper assesses knowledge of the oncology sciences in relation to Anatomy. There are three question styles used in this paper: Diagram Labelling: 30 marks (0.5 marks per label). Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 30 marks (1 mark per question) Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks.Radiation Oncology PhysicsThis paper assesses knowledge of Radiation Oncology Physics. There are two question styles used in this paper:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 60 marks (1 mark per question) Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks.Radiation and Cancer BiologyThis paper assesses knowledge of Radiation and Cancer Biology. There are two question styles used in this paper:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks. Practice The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must 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:Candidate loginUse the following credentials:Username: 11008Password: 11008Select the examination:Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Demo Use the following PIN: 960603 Exam rules Candidates have the option to take 1, 2, or all subject papers in any given series. Upon passing a subject paper, only the remaining subjects need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three consecutive exam series to ensure Phase 1 training completion within the maximum 30 months of full-time accredited training.To maximise their chances of success, candidates should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting, providing them the opportunity to retake a paper if needed. 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 Examination CoursesThe Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June and is not a mandatory training requirement. It focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination and may vary from year to year.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) Reports Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 336.6KB
To be eligible to sit for the Phase 1 Examination, 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. and the Eligibility and Readiness to Sit Phase 2 Examination Policy.
Format The Phase 1 Examinations are delivered in electronic format twice a year. Each of the examinations is two hours in duration with five minutes reading time.AnatomyThis paper assesses knowledge of the oncology sciences in relation to Anatomy. There are three question styles used in this paper: Diagram Labelling: 30 marks (0.5 marks per label). Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 30 marks (1 mark per question) Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks.Radiation Oncology PhysicsThis paper assesses knowledge of Radiation Oncology Physics. There are two question styles used in this paper:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 60 marks (1 mark per question) Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks.Radiation and Cancer BiologyThis paper assesses knowledge of Radiation and Cancer Biology. There are two question styles used in this paper:Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 60 marks (1 mark per question).Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 60 marks. Practice The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must 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:Candidate loginUse the following credentials:Username: 11008Password: 11008Select the examination:Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examination Demo Use the following PIN: 960603 Exam rules Candidates have the option to take 1, 2, or all subject papers in any given series. Upon passing a subject paper, only the remaining subjects need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three consecutive exam series to ensure Phase 1 training completion within the maximum 30 months of full-time accredited training.To maximise their chances of success, candidates should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting, providing them the opportunity to retake a paper if needed. 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 Examination CoursesThe Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June and is not a mandatory training requirement. It focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination and may vary from year to year.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) Reports Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 336.6KB
The Phase 1 Examinations are delivered in electronic format twice a year. Each of the examinations is two hours in duration with five minutes reading time.
This paper assesses knowledge of the oncology sciences in relation to Anatomy. There are three question styles used in this paper:
This paper assesses knowledge of Radiation Oncology Physics. There are two question styles used in this paper:
This paper assesses knowledge of Radiation and Cancer Biology. There are two question styles used in this paper:
The RANZCR Radiation Oncology Phase 1 Examinations are completed online. Candidates must 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:
Exam rules Candidates have the option to take 1, 2, or all subject papers in any given series. Upon passing a subject paper, only the remaining subjects need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three consecutive exam series to ensure Phase 1 training completion within the maximum 30 months of full-time accredited training.To maximise their chances of success, candidates should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting, providing them the opportunity to retake a paper if needed. 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 Examination CoursesThe Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June and is not a mandatory training requirement. It focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination and may vary from year to year.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) Reports Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 336.6KB
Candidates have the option to take 1, 2, or all subject papers in any given series. Upon passing a subject paper, only the remaining subjects need to be completed. However, all three subject papers must be passed within three consecutive exam series to ensure Phase 1 training completion within the maximum 30 months of full-time accredited training.
To maximise their chances of success, candidates should consider attempting more than one subject paper in each sitting, providing them the opportunity to retake a paper if needed.
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 Examination CoursesThe Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June and is not a mandatory training requirement. It focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination and may vary from year to year.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) Reports Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 336.6KB
This document provides examples of the types of questions being asked within the Phase 1 Examinations.
The Phase 1 Examination Course is usually held in June and is not a mandatory training requirement. It focuses on the structure and marking of the Phase 1 Examination and may vary from year to year.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions in relation to the changes to the examinations and the digital platform.
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Reports Radiation Oncology 2024 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 2 Examination ReportRadiation Oncology 2023 Phase 1 Series 1 Examination Report Related Documents Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy Phase 1 Examinations (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Download PDF - 336.6KB
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