Assessments - College-administered
The RANZCP administers the following exams and assessments.
These summative assessments are intended to evaluate a trainee's knowledge and skills after the delivery of training.
A paper-based written exam.
Recommended for Stage 3. Should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
A paper-based written exam.
Recommended for Stage 3. Should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
A computer-based multiple choice question exam.
Recommended for Stage 2 and should be passed by 36 months FTE training.
Portfolio review and case-based discussion (if required).
Must have completed at least one Stage 3 Rotation (6 months FTE training).
Should be passed by 60 months FTE.
One long psychotherapy intervention, with a written case report. Should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
Original research in an area relevant to psychiatry. Plan the project early in training. Should be passed by 60 months FTE training.
No OSCE will run during 2023-2024, instead trainees and SIMG may apply for the Clinical Competency Assessment.
AAP Evaluation Report
January 2023
Prof Lambert Schuwirth was engaged by the College to conduct an external review of the Alternative Assessment Pathway (AAP) and provide the College with advice and direction that will inform the future program of assessments.
Independent review of RANZCP examinations
21 December 2020
►The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) independent review of RANZCP examinations and associated processes.