The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

We are proud to welcome two of our international Radiation Oncology and Clinical Radiology keynote speakers to this year's ASM in Perth 17-19 October 2024!

Dr Nishat Bharwani is a Consultant Radiologist at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Imperial College London.

Associate Professor Piet Ost is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Ghent University and Chair of the EORTC Radiation Oncology Research Council.

Learn more about the speakers and view the full program >> https://ow.ly/njb850TajUz

Have you started entering your CPD activities for 2024?

The deadline for 2024 CPD requirements and Professional Development Plans is Tuesday, 31 December 2024.

Don’t leave it to the last minute! The earlier you complete your CPD activities the earlier you’ll receive your CPD certificate.

If you have any questions or would like more information, visit
https://ow.ly/5ZV050T9m8W

The 2024 RANZCR Annual Ceremony is being held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in the Riverside Theatre at 6 pm on Friday, 18 October 2024.

Gowning and photography will begin from 4 pm, followed by the ceremony and Dean’s Reception.

Registrations for the Annual Ceremony are open to all eligible new Fellows having completed their traineeship from Sunday, 10 September 2023 to Sunday, 8 September 2024. If you are unable to attend in person, please also record your non-attendance via the same registration page as we require your final RSVP for planning and postage of your certificate.

📌RSVPs close at 5 pm (AEST) on Friday, 13 September 2024. Please note we will not be able to accept any registrations after this date.

Learn more here ⬇️
https://ow.ly/CO2F50T9nwo

Or email RANZCRs Events Team [email protected].

More information will be provided closer to the event for everyone who are attending.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has developed new national safety and quality medical imaging standards⬇️

https://ow.ly/tQT450T79ne

are being asked to review the draft standards🔎

College members can email [email protected] with their feedback and contribute to a collated response.

The deadline is Friday 13 September 2024 🗓️

Draft National Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Standards | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Home Publications and resources Resource library Draft National Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Standards Draft National Safety and Quality Medical Imaging Standards The draft National Safety and Quality Medical Imaging (NSQMI) Standards details the actions and requirements for meeting the four N...

Expressions of interest are being called from Faculty of Clinical Radiology members for the established Professional Practice Committee.

Learn more and apply here:
https://www.ranzcr.com/whats-on/news-media/expressions-of-interest-are-being-called-for-the-faculty-of-clinical-radiology-professional-practice-committee

“My interventional radiologist was a godsend – they gave me reassurance and certainty in what was an extremely traumatic time”.

Read our patient story.
https://ow.ly/6VBA50T4BRn

Expressions of interest are being called for clinical radiology Fellows to join the Digital Health Committee.

Learn more and apply here:
https://www.ranzcr.com/whats-on/news-media/expressions-of-interest-are-being-called-for-clinical-radiology-fellows-to-join-the-digital-health-committee

It's great to see Western Sydney Health patients benefiting from enviro bags👏

Enviro bags make it easy for patients to carry their belongings as they move in and around cancer centres during their treatment.

We're thankful to the generosity of Rotary Club of Blacktown City Inc. The Rotary Club of Granville Rotary Club of Holroyd who have helped fund the bags.

How uterine fibroid emobolisation changed a young woman’s life.

‘If this is how other women live, I have not been living!’

Read Stephanie's story.
https://ow.ly/tH5J50T3zLs

welcome this important investment at Health NZ – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Investing in new technology goes hand-in-hand with training more specialists as we seek to enhance our services in New Zealand.

We want all patients in New Zealand to have the best possible treatment in the timeliest fashion.

Radiology upgrades for Wellington - Inside Government NZ Health Minister, Shane Reti, has today announced significant improvements in radiology services in the Wellington region, with the first of eight new digital radiography machines now operational at Wellington Regional Hospital. “This new technology is a significant step forward for radiology in We...

Will you be joining us on Saturday for the TAS Branch Educational Event with Dr Colin Chong?

We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more and register here:
https://ow.ly/90JL50T3xHm

"I received what I would like to call Triple C treatment from my interventional neuroradiologist for my condition: Confidence, Comfort, and Care".

Read Selwyn's story⬇️
https://ow.ly/qXJo50SYWoY

Interventional Radiology (IR) and Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) provide a transformative solution to help redefine patient care. The impact of these disciplines can be best appreciated through the lens of real stories and real results.

Learn more⬇️
https://ow.ly/xKsg50SUmma

New Zealand Registrar Recruitment has reopened with three more positions. We currently have two in Auckland and one in Hamilton.

If you are interested in a career in radiation oncology and would like to apply, please follow the link to the application forms >> https://ow.ly/Zow650SWqrM

Please email [email protected] with any queries.

The ACT Branch Committee invite you to join us on Thursday 12 September for an inspiring evening with senior radiologists.

We are proud to welcome Drs Amy Shorthouse, Tarun Jain, Bijan Gattlin, Rowan Stephenson and Shahroz Khan who will present on a variety of topics throughout the event.

- Dr Amy Shorthouse - "Locoregional Therapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Update".
- Dr Tarun Jain - "How to Irritate Clinicians".
- Dr Bijan Gattlin - "Use of CT Pulmonary Angiogram at The Canberra Hospital - Retrospect Audit".
- Dr Rowan Stephenson - "Artificial Intelligence and Amusing Imaging Signs".
- Dr Shahroz Khan - "Update on Nuclear Medicine Imaging".

Learn more and register here ⬇️
https://ow.ly/Cjlk50SYXyE

"Hearing an interview on the radio by chance opened my eyes to new treatment options".

Learn more about Mark's interventional radiology experience.
https://ow.ly/Scnc50SYWgG

Today is day one of the Breast Imaging Boot Camp in Sydney with RANZCR and the American College of Radiology.

Get your application in now for the Foundations of Leadership in Radiation Oncology (FLiRO) course.

➡️Learn more and apply now!

https://ow.ly/HcE350SY5Hb

Thursday, 15 August is Cancer Nurses Day. A day to celebrate, honour and thank the extraordinary work and contribution of the 7,500 cancer nurses across Australia.

Find out more on how to get involved by visiting https://ow.ly/Nk0R50STuay

Cancer Nurses Society of Australia - CNSA

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical imaging and radiology, it is imperative to understand the impact seeking formal recognition of IR and INR will have on existing specialties.

Learn more⬇️
https://ow.ly/8zRt50SUmfk

Kicking off the second RANZCR/American College of Radiology Course for 2024 is Neuroradiology - a remarkable opportunity for those attending today in Sydney.

A brilliant start to day one of the RANZCR and American College of Radiology High Resolution CT of the Chest (HRCT) course in Sydney.

Members are encouraged to register for the RANZCR TAS Branch Educational Event featuring Dr Colin Chong. We look forward to welcoming you.

Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Time: 9 am
Venue: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Register here >> https://ow.ly/bBVm50SSAV1

We're on the path to recognising Interventional Radiology (IR) and Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) as formal clinical specialties! These fields have transformed healthcare with minimally invasive, image-guided techniques.

Our goals:

🔷Strengthen clinical practice and profile
🔷Develop accredited training programs
🔷Enhance patient access to consistent, high-quality care
🔷Advocate for cost-effective, value-based healthcare

By achieving specialty recognition, we ensure a brighter, more sustainable future for IR and INR. Stay tuned for updates and join us in this transformative journey.

Learn more⬇️
https://ow.ly/l1CX50SPLlG