2019 RADIOLOGY LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)2 TRAINEES BLACKTOWN MT DRUITT ~ CONCORD ~ ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED ~ WESTMEAD TRAINEE ORIENTATION MANUAL ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES March 2018 Welcome to Radiology Local Area Network 2 Local Area Network 2 is a collaboration of four teaching facilities spanning Sydney (Central and West) and in the future will include specific rural NSW sites. LAN2 strives to set high standards in registrar education and training with a commitment to providing a high quality teaching and learning environment by cross- facility networking. Learning is facilitated by both didactic and interactive tutorials provided by recognised experts in the respective fields. There are currently 4 centres within LAN2 accredited for training in radiology: 1. Concord Repatriation General Hospital (linked with Canterbury Hospital) 2. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 3. Westmead Hospital (linked with Auburn Hospital) 4. Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospitals Contact Details Training Network Director, Local Area Network 2: A/Prof Lourens Bester Phone: 0438 237 837 Network Education Support Officer, Local Area Network 2: Mrs Kim Watson [email protected] Phone: 8890 6661 / 0428 875 259 Clinical Directors of Radiology: Concord Hospital Dr David Rowe Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Dr Richard Waugh Westmead Hospital Dr George McIvor Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospitals Dr Andrew-Owen Jones ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES March 2018 The mission of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is to drive the appropriate, proper and safe use of radiological and radiation oncological medical services for optimum health outcomes by leading, training and sustaining our professionals. The current Radiology Training Program, is a five-year program conducted in two major phases: Phase 1 consists of 3 years of general radiology training; Phase 2 extends over a 2 year period following Phase 1, based on systems-focussed (as distinguished from subspecialty) rotations for advanced radiology training. For trainees in the current Radiology training programme, requirements are: Part 1 examination – comprising of 4 papers delivered in an electronic format over 2 days. Progression through the program occurs by the achievement of regular satisfactory assessments made or signed off by Clinical Supervisors & Directors of Training via the Trainee Information Management System (TIMS) on the RANZCR website. All trainees will be issued with a User Guide and log in details to access TIMS, on commencement into the training program. Part 2 examination consists of examinations in Radiology (eMCQs and e-Film Reading), Pathology (eMCQs) and Vivas. In order to be eligible to sit for the Part 2 FRANZCR examination, a candidate must have passed the Part 1 FRANZCR examination and have satisfied the accredited training requirements in Australia, New Zealand or Singapore. For trainees joining the programme, a completed application form including all required supporting documents is to be sent by the applicant to the Royal Australia New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) within two (2) weeks of commencement of training date. Late submission may result in unaccredited training time. Applications can be found on the third link on the opposite page of this document. Contact information Faculty of Radiology Level 9 51 Druitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 (02) 9268 9777 – General Enquiries Training –Radiology Phone: +61 (02) 9268 9707 or 9718 Email [email protected] ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES June 2018 Useful Information http://www.ranzcr.edu.au/ http://www.ranzcr.edu.au/training/radiology http://www.ranzcr.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/policies Part 1 Examination It is highly desirable and advantageous to yourself, that you attempt the Part 1 examination during the first sitting of 2019. Exams are held in March & September each year. RANZCR policy states that you are allowed 4 attempts to pass the exam in your first 2 years of training. If you are unsuccessful after this time, unfortunately you will be removed from the training program. Chris Bartley is the RANZCR Trainee Liaison Officer for any enquiries and guidance. He can be contacted on [email protected] I have attached a link below to the College website for specified dates of exam application submissions and exam dates: https://www.ranzcr.com/trainees/clinical-radiology/exams To assist in your preparation for these exams, I have attached a link to the College website where past exam papers are located for your practice: https://www.ranzcr.com/trainees/clinical-radiology/exams/past-papers/ ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES June 2018 Concord Repatriation General Hospital Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH) is a major hospital in Sydney and is a teaching hospital of the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney. The NSW Statewide Severe Burn Injury Service and the Bernie Banton Centre, an asbestos diseases research institute are located at CRGH. As a 750 - bed teaching hospital of the University of Sydney, Concord offers a comprehensive range of specialty and sub-specialty services, many of which are recognised nationally and internationally as centres of excellence. Some of these include: burns, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, molecular biology and genetic laboratory, aged and extended care, gastroenterology and palliative care. The hospital has received consecutive years of accreditation from the Australian Council on Health Care Standards, and consecutive Accreditation Awards from the Postgraduate Medical Council of NSW for the exemplary training of postgraduate doctors. The Medical Imaging Department is located in the multi building of the hospital offering radiology services that include CT – 64 slice and 128 slice machines, 3T MRI, ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional purposes, CR mammography, orthopantomogram (OPG), screening procedures – one machine with DSA function and 3 mobile fluoroscopy units, 7 general radiography units of which 4 of those mobile units and 2 angiography units with one hybrid unit located in the department and the other in operating theatre. From 2017 Concord Medical Imaging department will be RANZCR (Royal Australia New Zealand College of Radiologists) accredited with 12 radiology training positions. Enquiries concerning training should be addressed to the Directors of Training: Phone: (02) 9767 6495 Fax: (02) 9767 7508 Dr Yang-Yi Ong – [email protected] Dr Nicole Santangelo – [email protected] Concord Hospital Contact Information Street Address Hospital Road, Concord NSW 2139 Telephone (02) 9767 5000 Facsimile (02) 9767 6991 Email [email protected] Radiology Street Address Level 1 South, Multi Building (Building 3) Telephone (02) 9767 6492 ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES June 2018 Facsimile (02) 9767 7765 Email [email protected] Medical Allocations and Development Unit – Phone: (02) 9767 7097 Jean Mah-Collins - [email protected] Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of Australia's premier tertiary referral hospitals and is recognised as a worldwide leader in healthcare excellence and innovation. RPA is part of a network of hospitals within the Sydney Local Health District. It is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. RPA provides an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services to more people in NSW than any other public hospital. More than 1000 patients are treated at RPA every day. The Radiology Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Lifehouse provides equitable diagnostic, interventional and consultative services to medical practitioners and patients through the application of medical imaging technology. The philosophy of the Department is to maintain a high standard of practice, achieved by coordinated, robust training of a multidisciplinary team. We work within a quality framework focusing on continuous evaluation of services, striving for excellence. The Department provides timely and accessible diagnostic information. Therapeutic treatments utilize the most appropriate imaging modality available, ensuring efficiency and cost effectiveness of practice. Medical Imaging Department boasts 4 CT scanners – 16, 64 & 128 slice and a 16 slice dedicated interventional machine, breast imaging in the Lifehouse, including interventional procedures, general radiography units including digital OPG and 3 mobile units, 2 angiography suites with a dedicated interventional CT scanner and several standalone ultrasound units used for a variety of interventional procedures, along with 2 MRI machines - 1.5 tesla GE system and 3 tesla Siemens Syngo. There is a 1.5T MRI Avanto system in theatre currently leased by the Neurosurgery Department. Enquiries concerning training should be addressed to the Director of Training: Ph: (02) 9515 7363 Dr Chris Rogan - [email protected] Dr Haewon Kim – [email protected] Dr Christine Chan – [email protected] Dr Sheila Cheng – [email protected] Further information can be obtained on RPAH website http://www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/ ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY TRAINEES June 2018 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Contact Information Street Address Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 Telephone (02) 9515 6111 Facsimile (02) 9515 6133 Postal Address PO Box M30, Missenden Road NSW 2050 Radiology Street Address Main Entrance to Hospital, Missenden Road, Main X-Ray Level 5 Lifehouse X-Ray, Cnr Salisbury &