Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialise in eye care. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the eyes, prescribing medications to treat eye disorders and performing surgery.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is the medical college responsible for the training and professional development of ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand.
Training Site | Basic Training - 24 months | Advanced training - 24 months | Final Year Training - 12 months | Notes |
Royal Darwin Hospital (tertiary hospital) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Training network: Sydney Eye Hospital |
Alice Springs Hospital (tertiary hospital) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Training network: South Australia |
Tennant Creek Hospital | ||||
Palmerston Regional Hospital | ||||
Gove District Hospital | ||||
Katherine District Hospital |
To be successfully selected onto the RANZCO Vocational Training Program (VTP), an applicant must be short-listed by RANZCO and then selected by a Training Network Selection Committee, including being extended an offer of employment.
RANZCO is tasked with the assessment of Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) in ophthalmology on behalf of both the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). It is recommended that SIMGs familiarise themselves with the RANZCO Vocational Training Program and its Curriculum Standards in order to make an informed decision prior to application.
See here for more information about SIMG applications
The RANZCO Vocational Training Program is a five-year training program which can be completed over a maximum duration of 12 years (to allow for periods of interruption due to leave, etc). Upon completion, graduates are eligible to be admitted as Fellows of the College (FRANZCO).
For more information on Ophthalmology training and employment opportunities in the NT, please contact:
Central Australia Health Service
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
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