News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.

Training news
Have your say: Trainee feedback invited on the New Fellowship ProgramThe New Fellowship Program Taskforce warmly invites all College trainees to join a virtual focus gro...
Training news
New resource for rural trainees and SIMGs preparing for the MEQ and MCQ examsThis self-paced, online learning module is designed for trainees and SIMGs in a rural location who a...

Update
Reimagining Fellowship training: From principles to architectureAn outline of the draft architecture of the new Fellowship program.
Training news
2030 New Fellowship Program: Early design directions shared at RANZCP CongressThe directions are intentionally exploratory, and focus on trainee wellbeing, flexible pathways, fut...
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New online form to raise accreditation concerns and feedbackThe College has introduced a clearer process and online form for raising accreditation concerns and ...
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New RANZCP accreditation standards for training settingsThe new accreditation standards are effective from 1 July 2026 for training programs and end-Decembe...
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Peer Support Program: Expressions of interest open for Rotation 1, 2026The Peer Support Program matches rural and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Stage 1 trainees...
Update
Rural, unpacked with the Rural ChampionsRural is a strength: psychiatry in rural areas is rich, complex and professionally expansive.
Training news
MEQ online marking guide refinements from March 2027With the transition of the Modified Essay Questions (MEQ) exam to an online platform, the College wi...
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Training and Assessment Update Report now availableThe end-year edition of the Training and Assessment update report, including RANZCP Fellowship Progr...
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Revised CCPR eligibility requirements and criteriaThe Clinical Competency Portfolio Review (CCPR) will replace the current Clinical Competency Assessm...
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New accreditation guidelines available - supporting trainees and supervisorsDiscover the newly approved guidelines shaping the future of psychiatric training - now available on...