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Ethics Committee

Purpose

The College Ethics Committee is a registered Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The committee:

• reviews research proposals, ensuring the privacy, welfare and rights of those involved are upheld
• offers independent advice to Council on ethical matters
• aims to develop policies and position statements relevant to the protection of those taking part in research projects.

The committee reports to the College through Council and makes an annual submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to declare its observance of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.

Relevant submissions are welcome via post or electronically, and applicants are encouraged to utilise the NHMRC National Ethics Application Form.

Committee

John Graham, Chair

Contact

Ethics Committee Secretariat
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250–290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9276 7446
Email: sections@surgeons.org