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PROFESSIONAL REFEREES REPORT FOR AN

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE


CONFIDENTIAL

Name of applicant

Name of referee

Address

Email

Telephone

Relationship to Applicant

Period Applicant known to referee

Period of Practice with applicant from to

Please note that this report may be provided to the applicant if they request a copy. Please tick this box if you would prefer that it

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Purpose of Referee’s Report
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) requires the following report to
be completed by nominated referees prior to an overseas trained doctor being assessed for specialist
assessment and/or for an area of need positon.

Referees are asked to comment on the applicant’s abilities and therefore must be familiar with his/her practice at
consultant/specialist level. You may be contacted by the College for further discussion regarding this report.

This report will assist the RANZCR in making an adequate assessment of the applicant’s clinical, professional and
ethical abilities. The areas addressed in this report are similar to those completed by supervisors within and at the
end of the College’s training program and the report will therefore allow
the Board to compare the applicant’s abilities against those of a consultant radiologist/radiation oncologist trained
in Australia or New Zealand.

There is a five point rating scale for each of a number of areas relating to knowledge, skills, research, attitudes, etc:

1. Falls far short of expected standards for a practising specialist


The referee is asked to compare the applicant’s level in each area with that demonstrated by or required of the
2. Below
average competent anconsultant
practicing acceptable level forItaispractising
radiologist. recognised specialist
that applicants will be at varying stages
of development in each of the areas and therefore some areas may be
3. At an acceptable or appropriate level for a practising stronger and specialist
some weaker.

At the end of 4. Above


the report the this level
referee is asked to make an overall assessment of the applicant’s capability to
provide a high5.standard of medical care without supervision.
Exceptional performance
Basis of the Report

Please indicate the basis on which you are primarily making your assessment of the applicant (you may tick
more than one box):

First-hand knowledge/ direct supervision

What you would expect based on your knowledge of the applicant in other areas

Information from colleagues

Information from other medical staff

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Please rate the applicant’s performance for each topic area by placing a rating of 1 – 5 in the box next to each
topic area.

Interpretation of Rating Scale


1. Falls far short of expected standards for a practising specialist
2. Below an acceptable level for a practising specialist
3. At an acceptable or appropriate level for a practising specialist
4. Above this level
5. Exceptional performance
Area Rating
Radiological/Radiotherapeutic Knowledge
Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and information required to manage patients and uses the ability
to use that knowledge in patient-management
Reports
Completes succinct and accurate reports without delay; communicates with referring
practitioner for continuing care
Procedural Skills
Demonstrates ability to perform practical/technical procedures
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Demonstrates ability to relate to and communicate with patients
Professional Attitudes and Behaviour
Shows honesty at all times in their work; puts patient welfare ahead of personal consideration
Humanistic Qualities
Demonstrates integrity and compassion in management of patients during diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures
Problem Solving Skills
Critically assesses information, identifies major issues, makes timely decisions and acts upon them

Responsibility
Accepts responsibility for own actions and understands the limitations of own knowledge and
experience
Clinical Judgement
Demonstrates ability to consider alternatives in making diagnostic and therapeutic decisions
Quality Assurance
Demonstrates ability to initiate and evaluate Quality Assurance programs
Ongoing Education
Shows a resourceful attitude towards continuing education to enhance quality of patient care
Self Assessment
Accepts the limits of own competence and functions within own capabilities; seeks advice and
assistance when appropriate; accepts criticism
Organisation Skills
Demonstrates ability to plan, coordinate and complete administrative tasks associated with radiological
care
Relationships with Medical Staff
Maintains the respect of his/her colleagues
Relationships with Health Professionals
Demonstrates ability to work well and efficiently in the health care team; values the
experience of others
Relationships with Clerical Staff
Relates easily to members of staff; maintains team spirit and encourages cooperation
Research
Understands scientific methodology; participates in research studies by formulating and testing
hypotheses and analysing the results

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Strengths and Improvement
Please comment on any strengths that the applicant displays in regard to the above areas.

Please comment on any areas that require improvement which the applicant displays in regards to the
above areas.

Summary Recommendation
Would you recommend that the applicant is a competent consultant capable of providing a high standard of
medical care without supervision?

YES NO
If not, please supply details of critical areas of which require further supervision / assistance.

I am willing to be contacted by the College for further discussion regarding this report: YES
NO

Name of Referee

Signature:

Date:

Once completed, please forward the form to:


Education Officer,
IMG RANZCR
Level 9, 51 Druitt Street
SYDNEY NSW
2000 AUSTRALIA

Or scan and email to: [email protected]

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