About RACS
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Governance & Committees
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Regions
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Foundation for Surgery
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College History
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Museum and Art Gallery
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College Calendar
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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), formed in
1927, is a non-profit organisation training surgeons and
maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand. The
College's purpose is to be the unifying force for surgery in
Australia and New Zealand, with FRACS standing for excellence in
surgical care. Please take a moment to read our
values.
| Governance and Committees |
| The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
is governed by a Council made up of elected and co-opted members. A
number of boards, committees and working parties report to Council
and contribute to the running of the College. |
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| Regions |
| The College represents nine regions; the
eight states and territories of Australia, and New Zealand. |
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| Academy of Surgical Educators |
| The Academy of Surgical Educators (ASE)
aims to foster and promote the pursuit of excellence in surgical
education. |
| Foundation and Donations |
| The Foundation for Surgery actively
supports innovative surgical research, aid projects in
underprivileged communities, skills transfer and education
programs. Donations help to facilitate all of these
activities. |
| College History |
| The College was established in 1927, and
the first meeting of the College Council was held in Dunedin, New
Zealand, in February of that year. The College was incorporated
under the Companies Act Victoria 1928. |
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| College Museum and Art Gallery |
| The Museum was established in 2006, and
officially opened by the then president, Dr Russell Stitz, on 21
February 2007. The Art Gallery was established in 2008 and is
located in the College building in Melbourne. |
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| College Calendar |
| A calendar of events for the purposes of
planning, containing all major College events and selected external
events. |
Our values
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' values are the
strong beliefs of our organisation. They describe the way in which
our Fellows, Trainees and staff behave, interact and work together
and determine the culture of the College. Our values are held in
high regard by everyone within the organisation.
- Service and professionalism - performing to
and upholding high standards
- Integrity - upholding professional values
- Respect and compassion - being sympathetic and
empathetic
- Commitment and diligence - being dedicated,
doing one's best to deliver
- Collaboration and teamwork - working together
to achieve the best outcome.
Contact
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9249 1200
Fax: +61 3 9249 1219
Email: college.sec@surgeons.org