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Educator Studio Sessions

The Academy of Surgical Educators hosts a number of Educator Studio Sessions around Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand each year. Each session is a one-hour informative event, curated to help to provide a deeper understanding of the issues, themes and topics that matter. We are leading the way in surgical education.

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Educator Studio Sessions

Please note all Educator Studio Sessions are recorded and will be available to be viewed below in Past Educator Studio Sessions for Academy of Surgical Educators members. To join the Academy, click here.

CPD Hours: This educational activity has been approved in the College's CPD program. Participants with a RACS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement can claim one hour of CPD under the Education category, which will be uploaded by RACS on your behalf.     

16 June 2026

Time: 6 pm - 7 pm AEST

Topic: The Future of Surgery – Insights, Innovation, and Impact
Presenter: Associate Professor Kerin Fielding 

About the Topic:

In this session, Associate Professor Kerin Fielding draws on her keynote presentation at the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s Future of Surgery Festival (April 2026) to explore the future direction of surgical care. She will discuss emerging technologies, workforce evolution and the integration of innovation into clinical practice, alongside the broader implications for patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

About the Presenter:

Trailblazing Wagga Wagga orthopaedic surgeon and academic, Associate Professor Kerin Fielding, has forged a remarkable path in Australian medicine. She was the first woman in New South Wales to qualify as an orthopaedic surgeon and is only the third woman to serve as President—and now Past President—of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

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