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The News and Media section of the website provides the latest information on activities within the College, and the clinical radiology and radiation oncology professions.

Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
17 May 2022

RANZCR Statement on Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is aware that there is an Australian and global shortage of iodinated contrast media (contrast). Omnipaque and Visipaque are manufactured by GE Healthcare,...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
03 May 2022

Dr Richard Harris SC AM announced as RANZCR 2022 Nisbet Orator

Dr Richard “Harry” Harris was a major part of an international rescue team that captured the world’s imagination. An Australian doctor and expert cave diver, Dr Harris played a crucial role in the rescue of 12 young...
Clinical Radiology
20 April 2022

Call for International Medical Graduate Assessors

Expressions of interest are being called for Clinical Radiology Fellows who have held FRANZCR for more than five (5) years to become International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assessors. IMG Assessors are responsible for the...
Clinical Radiology
20 April 2022

OSCER Examination Review Panel calling for Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are being called for current members with interest and experience in examination and assessment to join the Clinical Radiology OSCER Examination Review Panel (CROERP). The Clinical Radiology OSCER...
Clinical Radiology
19 April 2022

Expressions of Interest for 2 x CR Paediatrics Working Group Members

Expressions of interest are invited from Fellows in Clinical Radiology to join the new Clinical Radiology Paediatrics Working Group. The role of the Paediatric Working Group is to review current paediatric training...
13 April 2022

Announcing the NZ Radiology Education Trust Pikimairawea Award  

The NZRET Pikimairawea Award The Trustees are proud to introduce the NZRET Pikimairawea Award. Māori legend says that the demigod Maui obtained his knowledge from his grandmother’s jawbone. He fashioned a matau (hook)...
13 April 2022

Indigenous Doctors lead groundbreaking program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist Trainees

A new program aimed at increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors interested in undertaking non-GP specialist medical training, has secured funding in a first for the Australian medical...
Radiation Oncology
05 April 2022

Prof Trevor Leong awarded NHMRC David Cooper Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Award

The College wishes to extend congratulations to Prof Trevor Leong from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre who is the inaugural recipient of the NHMRC David Cooper Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Award. Prof Leong’s...
31 March 2022

RANZCR Action Plan for Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

RANZCR is committed to improving health outcomes and wellbeing of Māori and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. During 2021, the College’s Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Executive Committee (MATEC)...
Clinical Radiology
30 March 2022

Media Release - RANZCR Applauds the Deregulation of MRI Services

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) applauds the deregulation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services announced in a record investment in the health system on budget night.  Deregulation...