Fellowship

Fellowship of the RANZCP

FRANZCP stands for Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Fellowship recognises doctors who have met the College’s rigorous standards for specialist practice in psychiatry across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and who are committed to ongoing professional development, ethical practice, and the highest standards of patient care.

A Fellow is a doctor who:

has successfully completed the RANZCP psychiatry training program or;
has trained overseas and meets the standards required by the RANZCP.

"Being a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) is more than a professional qualification. It is a statement of expertise, commitment, and belonging–to our profession, to one another, and to the communities we serve."

Dr Astha Tomar, President

What Fellowship represents

Fellowship of the RANZCP signifies:

recognised independent specialist expertise in psychiatry
a commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice
adherence to professional and ethical standards
a responsibility to contribute to the advancement of mental health care, education, research, and advocacy.

The postnominal FRANZCP is recognised by patients, employers, regulators, governments, and communities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand as a mark of trust, professionalism, and clinical leadership.

Benefits of Fellowship

Professional practice

Enrolment in the RANZCP CPD Program and access to the RANZCP CPD Home.
Peer Review Groups and Practice Peer Review to support safe, reflective practice.
Online access to RANZCP clinical guidelines and practice resources.
Full-text access to the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Australasian Psychiatry and a wide range of leading international psychiatry journals.
Unlimited access to online learning through Learnit and regular member educational webinars.

Community and connection

A community of peers with a shared professional identity and values.
Opportunities to join Faculties, Sections, Networks, and representative groups.
Access to mentoring, networking and professional support across career stages.
A bi-national professional network across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Recognition and credibility

The use of FRANZCP postnominals and FRANZCP Insignia.
Inclusion in the Find a Psychiatrist directory for professional visibility.
Eligibility to apply for RANZCP awards and grants, recognising excellence, service and innovation.

Influence and leadership

Opportunities to contribute to College committees, working groups and governance.
A platform to influence education, policy, advocacy, and standards of care.
Leadership development opportunities through committee chairs, faculty leadership, examiner roles and governance positions.

Additional benefits

Discounted rates for the RANZCP Annual Congress, College events, and conferences throughout the year.
Access to the Psychiatry Jobs Hub.
Exclusive savings and offers through the RANZCP Member Extras Program.

How to become a Fellow

Medical practitioners in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand can apply for the Fellowship Training Program, and overseas-trained psychiatrists may apply for specialist assessment.

If you've met the requirements of the Fellowship Training Program or specialist pathway you may apply for admission to Fellowship.

Find out more about Fellow membership fees.

A shared responsibility

Fellowship is both a privilege and a responsibility. As a Fellow, you join a collective voice that shapes the future of psychiatry, in clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy, for the benefit of patients, families, and communities.

"When we as doctors support one another, share ideas and draw upon each other’s knowledge and expertise we are safer, more effective and more impactful."

-RANZCP Fellow