Specialty Societies

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of all Fellows in whatever specialty they practice. Additionally, the specialties and sub-specialties are represented by their own societies or associations.

Fellowships of the RACS are awarded in 9 surgical divisions:

1. Cardiothoracic Surgery
2. General Surgery
3. Neurosurgery
4. Orthopaedic Surgery
5. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
6. Paediatric Surgery
7. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
8. Urology
9. Vascular Surgery.

Each of the 9 surgical divisions has a board for training in that specialty. The boards can appoint regional subcommittees to advise on training facilities in the regions, and to be available to advise Trainees in the specialty. There are also Fellows in Ophthalmology, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The following societies and associations include Fellows who participate in the activities and educational programs of the College.

Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Paediatric Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
Vascular Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ophthalmology

Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Australasian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons

General Surgery

• General Surgeons Australia
• New Zealand Association of General Surgeons
• Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group
• Australasian Trauma Society
• Australian & New Zealand Burns Association
• Australian and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA)
• Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ)
• Clinical Oncological Society of Australia
• Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• Divisional Group of Rural Surgeons
• Endocrine Society of Australia
• Gastroenterological Society of Australia
• Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand

Neurosurgery

• Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
• Spine Society of Australia

Orthopaedic Surgery

• Australian Orthopaedic Association
• New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
• Arthroplasty Society of Australia
• Australasian Orthopaedic Trauma Society
• Australian Hand Surgery Society
• Australian Knee Society
• Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society
• Australian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
• Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
• Australian Sarcoma Group
• Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Medico-Legal Society
• Shoulder & Elbow Society of Australia
• Spine Society of Australia

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

• Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Australasian Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
• Australian & New Zealand Head & Neck Society
• Neuro-Otology Society of Australia
• Society of Country ENT Surgeons

Paediatric Surgery

• Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• APS - Australian Paediatrics Society (formerly Regional and General Paediatric Society)
• Paediatric Society of New Zealand

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
• New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
• Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Australian and New Zealand Burns Association
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
• Australian Hand Surgery Society

Urology

• The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
• Australian & New Zealand Society of Nephrology

Vascular Surgery

• Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery
• Melbourne Vascular Surgical Association
• Moreton Bay Vascular Society

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Ophthalmology

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists