Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand and has responsibility for training, examining and awarding the qualification of Fellowship of the College (FRANZCP) to medical practitioners. The college was established on 9 October 1946, and received Royal patronage in 1977. About
There are currently more than 4000 Fellows of the College  who account for approximately 85 per cent of all practising psychiatrists in Australia and over 50 per cent of psychiatrists in New Zealand. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is a formal grouping of medical specialists and trainees with the following core purposes:
 Conducts a training and examinations process for qualification as a consultant psychiatrist
 Administers a continuing professional development programme for practising professionals
 Holds an annual scientific congress and various sectional conferences throughout the year
 Supports continuing medical education activities at a regional level
 Publishes a range of journals, statements and other policy documents
 Liaises with government, allied professionals and community groups in the interests of psychiatrists, patients and the general community

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists's vision: "To enhance the mental health of our nations through leadership in high-quality psychiatric care". History
The Australasian Association of Psychiatrists was formed on 9 October 1946. In 1962, the association resolved to "take the necessary action forthwith to convert the association into a college". and the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists was officially incorporated in Sydney on 28 October 1963. The Australasian Association of Psychiatrists was officially dissolved at a special general meeting in Melbourne on 12 April 1964. The first formal meeting of the council of the new College took place in Canberra on 25 October 1964. The meeting coincided with the College’s first annual congress. The RANZCP was granted the Royal prefix with effect from May 1978. An extraordinary meeting of the College ratified the inclusion of "Royal" in the College’s name on 7 May 1978. Governance
The RANZCP is governed by a board of democratically elected directors, led by the college president. The board governs according to the RANZCP Constitution. The college comprises branches in each state and territory of Australia, and New Zealand. Its governance structure also includes faculties, sections and networks. RANZCP Publications
The RANZCP publishes:
 Two journals: the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry and Australasian Psychiatry. Consumer and carer treatment guides for Australia and New Zealand. A variety of position statements, clinical memoranda and practice and ethical guidelines pertaining to the practice of psychiatry to inform practitioners and the general public of issues that may impact upon the practice of psychiatry across Australia and New Zealand. Training
The college undertakes a postgraduate Psychiatric Training Programme in Australia and New Zealand for obtaining a Fellowship of the college, which requires mandatory supervision by experienced, qualified psychiatrists and is undertaken in approved training hospitals/services. Training takes a minimum of five years to complete, during which time trainees work as registrars under supervision in hospitals and community clinics. They gain wide experience in dealing with the full range of psychiatric problems, including those of children and families, adults and the elderly. Arms

Notable Fellows (FRANZCP)
 David Ames
 Dame Marie Bashir
 John Cade (President, 1969–70)
 Eric Cunningham Dax (President, 1964–65)
 Lorraine Dennerstein
 John Diamond
 Sir Mason Durie
 Christine Kilpatrick
 Felice Lieh-mak
 Patrick McGorry
 Ainslie Meares
 Christos Pantelis
 Beverley Raphael
 Sarah Romans
 Patrick F. Sullivan
 Nan Waddy

See also
 List of Australian organisations with royal patronage
 Royal College of Psychiatrists
 American Psychiatric Association
 Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

References

External links
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Medical education in Australia
Specialist medical colleges in Australia
Medical education in New Zealand
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Medical associations based in Australia
Organisations based in Australia with royal patronage
Psychiatric associations
Mental health organisations in Australia
Medical associations based in New Zealand
Organisations based in New Zealand with royal patronage
1946 establishments in Australia
Mental health organisations in New Zealand