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Australia and NZ Surgical Skills Education and Training (ASSET)

ASSET is a practical two day course teaching surgical skills, which can be applied across all surgical specialties. Taught by experienced surgeons, attendees benefit from high teacher to student ratios in an interactive lab setting.

COVID-19 update from Skills Training

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is committed to ensuring that participants health and safety is the top priority of running any event, which includes adhering to any local, state, and federal laws, policies and restrictions, both in Australia and New Zealand. Due to the complex evolving nature of these laws and restrictions, RACS may be required to cancel a course at any time leading up to the event. Please view the RACS COVID-19 Event Safe Strategy (PDF 187.59KB)  (PDF 187.59KB)for more information.

If you are currently registered for a course from September to December 2020, please wait for advice from the College with information on the status of your course.  Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.