RANZCR
Interventional radiologists are clinical radiologists who treat disease throughout the body with minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging, and care for their patients before and after.
Apply in year 4 of Clinical Radiology Training, postgraduate year 6 at the earliest, to start interventional radiology training in year 5, postgraduate year 7. The first trainees are selected in 2027 and start in February 2028.
High
Total training
6 years
From the start of Clinical Radiology Training, full time
After Phase 2
2 years
Two phases of 12 to 24 months each, the first alongside Clinical Radiology Phase 3
Completion
Year 6
Recognition as an interventional radiologist, after FRANZCR
Throughout training
Over the program
Stage by stage
Stage 1 of 3
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 3
12 to 24 months
Interventional radiology training alongside the final phase of radiology training, with your subspecialty rotations in interventional radiology.
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 3
12 to 24 months
Advanced interventional radiology, toward practice without supervision.
Completion
Level D or higher in every domain, then recognition as an interventional radiologist
Scholarship
2 more scholarly presentations or publications
Practise this interview with each station timed. Interview practice
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.
