Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
International Development Program

Surgical Training Volunteer with Patient Image

The RACS International Development Program is involved in a wide range of initiatives to deliver tertiary health services and develop surgical capacity in Asia and the Pacific.

  • RACS/AusAID
    Since 1994, the RACS International Development Program has worked with the Australian Government’s overseas aid program, AusAID, to deliver specialist surgical services and training to East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands

  • Other Projects
    The RACS International Development Program provides support to Project China and Fellows of the College are involved in a number of other international aid projects in the tertiary health sector.

  • Committees
    The altruism of Fellows extends to include membership of committees which provide support and guidance to the RACS International Development Program.

  • International Scholarships
    The RACS International Development Program provides scholarships for surgeons from developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.

  • Donations
    The RACS International Development Program welcomes donations to extend the range of aid activities undertaken in the Asia Pacific region.

  • International Outreach Stories
    Interesting articles on various International Outreach activities