Becoming a SurgeonWhat are the qualities and skills needed to be a Surgeon?
Trainees are required to demonstrate competence across all nine of the following competencies:
What areas do Surgeons work in?The College trains doctors to become surgeons in the following nine specialities:
A guide to Surgical Education and Training (SET)This publication provides a general overview of the SET Program and entry requirements for each of the nine surgical specialties. Requirements and timelines can change from year to year therefore potential applicants to the SET Program are strongly advised to monitor the College and relevant Specialist Society websites. Selection information for the following year is published annually in November. View the guide to SET booklet (PDF 271Kb)
How do I train to be a Surgeon?Trainees are selected directly into one of the nine SET programs. The earliest point at which application can be made for the first year of training (SET1) is during Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) with entry for successful trainees in Postgraduate Year 3 (PGY3). The majority of trainees commence training at SET 1 level. Upon satisfactory completion of all SET1 training and assessment requirements, trainees move into SET2 without further selection. All SET trainees are allocated an accredited hospital training position by the relevant Specialty Board. Trainees are allocated to positions that the Specialty Board aligns with their training needs. The duration of the SET program varies between specialties but is generally between 5 and 6 years. Advancement is dependent on satisfactory progress. SET Trainees must be prepared to be assigned to a unit outside of their home region or country (as applicable).
How do I get selected?The selection process has two stages - Registration and Application. Selection is a competitive process; there are minimum eligibility criteria and speciality specific criteria.
ContactFor further information please email us at: becomingasurgeon@surgeons.org
Related files
SET Information Presentation (PowerPoint)SET booklet for medical students (PDF) Last Modified: 28 July 2010 © Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. All rights reserved. |
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