The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is committed to creating better outcomes for mental  health in the community.

It is the principal organisation providing accreditation and representation for the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand.

The College is responsible for training, examining and awarding the Fellowship of the College qualification to medical practitioners.

There are currently 2900 Fellows of the College who account for approximately 85 per cent of all practicing psychiatrists in Australia and over 50 per cent of psychiatrists in New Zealand.

At any given time there are some 950 doctors who are training to be psychiatrists.

College activities

• Conducts training and examinations for qualification as a consultant psychiatrist;
• Administers the Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD) for practising psychiatrists;
• Holds an annual scientific congress and various sectional conferences throughout the year;
• Publishes journals, statements and other policy documents; and
• Represents psychiatrists with government, allied professionals and community groups.