The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is the medical college responsible for the training and professional development of ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. This includes maintaining a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  system, a Vocational Training Program (VTP), organising scientific congresses and meetings, and much more.

RANZCO’s mission is to lead eye care by setting and improving standards, providing lifelong education, promoting research and innovation and advocating on behalf of patients, their communities and our membership.

Bursaries/Scholarships/Grants

For more information on Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships, click on the corresponding links:

5th Year Position at John Hunter Hospital in 2021

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pasifika Scholarships

Travelling Scholarships

International Scholarship Program 2020

Papua New Guinea Scholarship Program 2020

Structure and Duration of Training

The Vocational Training Program takes five years to complete. For fees related to the program, please visit Trainee Fees. The Vocational Training Program comprises of:

• Basic Training – two years of basic training during which trainees must demonstrate integrated clinical skills and knowledge in the Ophthalmic Sciences (OS) and the Ophthalmic Basic Competencies and Knowledge (OBCK)
• Advanced Training – 2 years of advanced training during which Trainees are expected to demonstrate integrated knowledge, clinical and surgical skills as documented in the clinical standards
• Final Year Training– a final year during which the Trainee develops their specialist experience in preparation for specialist qualification and to function in the community as an independent general ophthalmologist.

On completion of the Vocational Training Program graduates are eligible to apply for Fellowship, the highest professional membership category. The Fellowship application is available via the ‘Application’ tile in the RANZCO portal.

For more information about the structure and duration of training, please see here.

Useful / Related links

RANZCO Māori Action Plan 2020 – please click here>>

RANZCO – Māori Language Week 2020 – please click here>>