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MOPS (Non Fellows)

Introduction
MOPS Program requirements
Statement of participation
Registration

Introduction

The Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS) Program is offered by the College to enable doctors not trained by the College to demonstrate their maintenance of appropriate professional standards of knowledge and performance. The MOPS Program is completed over a 12-month consecutive period.

Doctors who are not Fellows of the College but who have postgraduate surgical qualifications at a recognised institution can register to participate in the program. Similarly, doctors who are specialist or vocationally registered in Australia and/or New Zealandrespectively are also welcome to register to participate in the program.

MOPS Program requirements

The MOPS Program has been developed in consultation with Specialty Societies, Associations and Regional Committees to ensure that it meets the needs of participants and reflects current educational principles. The MOPS Information Manual (PDF 1Mb) outlines requirements for the program according to practice types and provides information within each category on activities that fellows can undertake to assist with meeting the requirements.

Statement of Participation

Fellows who meet the requirements of the program are eligible to receive the Statement of Participation. The statement may be supplied to medical registration boards, hospitals or other organisations as evidence of your participation in a professional development program.

Registration

To register for the MOPS program, please complete the 2010 MOPS Registration Form (PDF 104Kb) and return it with payment to:

Australian residents:
Department of Professional Standards
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons ’ Gardens
Spring Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9249 1282
Fax: +61 3 9276 7432
Email: college.mops@surgeons.org

New Zealand residents:
New Zealand Office
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
PO Box 7451
Wellington South
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4 385 8247
Fax: +64 4 385 8873
Email: racs@surgeons.co.nz