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.
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.
None available.
Requirements, application windows and criteria change every year. Verify with RANZCR before making career decisions. Report an error on this page.
