Clinical Radiology

Clinical radiologists diagnose and treat diseases and injuries through the use of medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, position emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging or ultrasound. Interventionist radiologists carefully manipulate needles, catheters and wires around the body to treat a variety of conditions including tumours, kidney stones or blocked arteries. Some radiologists may additionally specialise in areas of interest including mammography, musculoskeletal imaging, cardiac imaging or paediatric imaging.

I love putting the pieces of the puzzle together and working out diagnoses for patients.

Radiology offers an opportunity to be involved in interesting cases across all specialties – assisting clinicians to interpret the imaging too, so they can do what is best and safest for their patients.

Dr Kate McLean
Radiologist

Clinical Practice

Clinical radiologists work collaboratively with other medical practitioners and specialists to diagnose and treat patients through the use of medical imaging. Many clinical radiologists additionally pursue areas of interest, including interventional radiology, neuroradiology, breast imaging, paediatric imaging and musculoskeletal imaging.

Statistics and information - Clinical Radiology

Number of specialists - QLD

Number of new fellows - QLD

Number of specialists - AUS

Number of new fellows - AUS

Average weekly hours
QLD

Average Age
QLD

% Aged 60+
QLD

32% of the QLD 2017 workforce intend to retire by 2027

Proportion Female/Male - QLD

Male
Female

Location - QLD

Regional
Major cities
Remote

Public/Private QLD

Private
Public

Number of trainees - QLD

Number of new trainees - QLD

Number of trainees - AUS

Number of new trainees - AUS

PGY new trainees - QLD

Proportion Female/Male - QLD

Male
Female

College

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)

Length of Training

5 years full-time

Method of Allocation

College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:

  • College
  • Queensland Health pathway/network (centrally coordinated)
  • Queensland Health facility (accredited for training)

Training and assessment summary

For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact RANZCR.

Training program overview

Clinical radiology training provides broad experience in all current imaging modalities, commencing with general radiology training leading to more system-focused rotations in the final years to acquire the knowledge and experience required to become a competent and safe clinical radiologist. Training incorporates work-based learning and assessment within practice across a variety of settings, including metropolitan and regional/rural. Upon completing all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply for admission to Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) to practice as a Clinical Radiologist across a range of sub-specialty areas including interventional radiology, neuroradiology and breast imaging.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold registration as a medical practitioner and have completed at least 2 years in an approved hospital as an intern or resident.

Flexibility

Minimum 50% of full-time commitment.

Interrupted training

Allowed.

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