Australian ophthalmology training interview: 2026 dates, format and scoring

RANZCO applications open in February and close in March, with eligibility requirements including referee reports. The recorded video interview is completed in a window in April and May, with offers in June and July.

Updated 27 October 2026

When to apply
  • RANZCO applications open in February and close in March, with eligibility requirements including referee reports.
When interviews run
  • The recorded video interview is completed in a window in April and May, with offers in June and July.
The format
  • An asynchronous recorded video interview: each question shown on screen, a short reading time, a fixed answer time, no re recording.
Who is on the panel
  • No panel in the room; ophthalmologists score the recordings later.
How it is scored
  • Each answer scored against the selection criteria; combined with the application and referees.
What to prepare
  • Every likely answer recorded against the time limit and reviewed.
  • The commitment answer with three pieces of evidence and reflection.
  • The eye emergencies in order, with irrigation before examination for the chemical injury.
  • The driving standard conversation.

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