RANZCR
Interventional neuroradiologists are clinical radiologists who treat stroke, brain aneurysms, vascular malformations and conditions of the spine with minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging.
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Apply in year 4 of Clinical Radiology Training, postgraduate year 6 at the earliest, to start interventional neuroradiology training in year 5, postgraduate year 7. The first trainees are selected in 2027 and start in February 2028.
High
Total training
7 years
From the start of Clinical Radiology Training, full time
After Phase 2
3 years
Three phases of 12 to 24 months each, the first alongside Clinical Radiology Phase 3
Completion
Year 7
Recognition as an interventional neuroradiologist, after FRANZCR
Throughout training
Over the program
Stage by stage
Stage 1 of 4
Years 1 to 4
The first four years of radiology training, Phases 1 and 2.
Phase 2 examinations
Passed, with every Phase 2 requirement complete or expected to be complete when you apply
Stage 2 of 4
12 to 24 months
Interventional neuroradiology training alongside the final phase of radiology training, with your subspecialty rotations in interventional neuroradiology.
Clinical Radiology Phase 3
Every requirement and assessment complete, then FRANZCR
Progress decision
By the progress panel, at the end of the phase
Clinical Radiology research project
Complete, with 2 scholarly presentations
Stage 3 of 4
12 to 24 months
Interventional neuroradiology across the specialist domains, working toward Level E in each.
Progress decision
By the progress panel, at the end of the phase
Scholarship
2 more scholarly presentations or publications
Stage 4 of 4
12 to 24 months
The final phase, toward practice without supervision.
Completion
Level D or higher in patient care and Level E or higher in every specialist domain, then recognition as an interventional neuroradiologist
Scholarship
2 more scholarly presentations or publications
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Earlier specialty training
Interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology become College training programs, begun in the last year of Clinical Radiology Training. The first trainees are selected in 2027.
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