13 January 2010
The Specialty Boards have, in accordance with the accreditation
requirements of the Australian Medical Council (AMC), the Medical
Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and the Brennan Principles, developed the
2010 selection criteria. Doctors intending to apply for selection in the
Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program must register via this
website. Read
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4 February 2010
The application process for Commonwealth (Australian Government) Funding
of accredited training posts for the 2011 training year is currently
open and will close on 1 March 2010. Facilities seeking funding for 2011
must ensure their surgical training accreditation covers the 2011
training year. Read More »
21 January 2010
The College is becoming increasingly concerned about the reports of
worsening discrimination, bullying and harassment in the health sector.
The College has released a booklet to inform and clarify what is
appropriate and inappropriate behaviours and the first steps to address
it. Read More »
20 January 2010
It is the start of a new CPD triennium, so now is the time to do some
planning and book in early for 2010 professional development courses.
The calendar has activities designed to strengthen your ability as a
communicator, leader and manager, teacher and professional. Read
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5 January 2010
The Association for Academic Surgery, in partnership with the RACS
Section of Academic Surgery, present ‘Developing a Career in
Academic Surgery’ Course on Monday 3 May 2010 (the day preceding
the ASC), at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. Read
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9 December 2009
AUSTRAUMA 2010 Convener, Dr Valerie Malka, encourages you to attend the
10th Annual ‘Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery
Conference’ from 11 to 13 February 2010. Read
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4 December 2009
The Surgical Safety Checklist is a new initiative aimed at reducing
mortality rates and the incidence of surgical complications in
Australian and New Zealand operating theatres. Read
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22 September 2009
The College is committed to improving the well-being of Indigenous
people. The papers of the recent Injury in Indigenous Populations
Symposium have been published in a special supplement to the journal
Injury and are available online. Read
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A strong consensus has been reached on the
need to redesign emergency surgery services in Australia and New
Zealand, and how this redesign can be most effectively achieved.
Following the Emergency Surgery Workshop hosted in 2009 by the College,
a statement has been released identifying problems with existing systems
and recommending ways in which emergency surgery can be done more
efficiently and effectively. 
