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Getting started as a Fellow

Congratulations on becoming a Fellow of the RANZCP. 

We are delighted to welcome you to this new phase of your professional life and hope you enjoy the community and collegiality of the College.

Use this page to find helpful information as you make this significant transition.

Graduation

Ceremony

You will be invited to the annual RANZCP College ceremony to celebrate your admission to Fellowship with your peers and family. 

Fellowship testamur

The College will send your Fellowship testamur after you are admitted to Fellowship.

Insignia and postnominals

As a Fellow you are entitled to use the FRANZCP postnominals and FRANZCP Insignia.

Ethics and conduct

As a Fellow, you are expected to uphold the RANZCP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD participation is a requirement for medical registration and annual recertification of medical practitioners in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • You are automatically enrolled in the RANZCP CPD Program in the week following your admission to Fellowship.
  • You need to complete 50 hours of CPD annually, across five sections.
  • Your CPD requirements will be pro-rated in the year you are admitted to Fellowship, based on the number of months remaining in the CPD year. The number of hours you need to do per section is automatically adjusted in MyCPD to reflect this.

Orient yourself to the CPD program

Refer to the CPD program guide and the short guide for new Fellows for detailed instructions about how to meet your CPD requirements.

Complete the RANZCP CPD overview and requirements Learnit module for an overview of the program, how to use MyCPD and where to go for help.

Breaks and exemptions from CPD

Apply for an exemption from CPD when you take a break from practice.

Peer Review Groups

An easy way to meet your CPD requirements for formal peer review is to join a RANZCP Peer Review Group (PRG). PRGs are small, self-selected groups of peers who meet to review their work in a supportive setting.

We recommend joining a PRG in the early stages of Fellowship.

Become a RANZCP supervisor

Learn how to become an accredited RANZCP supervisor.

Resources for early career psychiatrists

Explore these resources to learn from new Fellows who have gone before you. Claim CPD hours at the same time.

Your representatives

All Fellows are represented within the College by the RANZCP President, Board, state local branches, New Zealand National Committee and College Faculties, Sections and Networks.

As a new Fellow you are automatically part of the Section of Early Career Psychiatrists. Each state or jurisdiction has a committee representative as part of the Section.

Internationally trained Fellows can access formal representation within the College via the Australian and New Zealand Psychiatrists with International Qualifications (ANZPIQ) Committee.

Get involved

Have your say: College elections

As a Fellow you are eligible to vote in College elections, including the biennial Board and President-elect elections. You are also eligible to stand for election.

Connect and learn with your professional community

Attend, present at or help organise Branch, faculty and College-wide events and conferences which run online or in-person all year round, including the annual RANZCP Congress.

Explore your interests

Become a member of the College’s Faculties, Sections, Networks and representative groups to engage with professional issues you care about at a deeper level.

Join a Committee and shape the future

Apply for positions on College committees across the year.

Be part of the conversation 

Get involved in advocacy at a service, Branch or national level and speak up for change.

Member benefits

As a RANZCP Fellow, you have access to a wide range of member benefits.

Journal and database access

Member-only discounts and partnerships

Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers for RANZCP members on several products and services, including discounted Qantas Club and Air New Zealand Koru membership.

Learning resources

Access high quality online learning through RANZCP’s dedicated Learnit platform and regular member educational webinars.

Jobs hub

Browse psychiatry positions via the RANZCP Psychiatry Jobs Hub.

Find a Psychiatrist directory listing

Participate with a free listing in the College Find a Psychiatrist directory. Set up your profile via MyRANZCP and boost your findability.

Fees

Fee information, including how to pay College fees, paying in instalments, apply for a fee reduction, payment deadlines and where to find your receipts.

Need help?

Visit the College’s online help centre or contact memberhelp@ranzcp.org.

Support and wellbeing

If you are going through a difficult time, we encourage you to explore College’s support and wellbeing options.

Mentoring 

If you are an early career psychiatrist, you can apply to be mentored by a more senior psychiatrist or volunteer to mentor a trainee or partial comparability SIMG candidate through the RANZCP Mentoring Program.

Discrimination, bullying and harassment

The College has a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment. Learn how the College handles complaints and what you can do if you think you’ve experienced any of these behaviours.

Last updated 04 June 2026