Member benefits

Surgeons from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) are highly trained.

By the time they are accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) or the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), registered surgeons will have undertaken a minimum of 12 years medical and surgical education. This includes at least five years of specialist postgraduate training, five years in medical school and a few years of training in a hospital.

On completion of their surgical training, surgeons then become Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and can use the post-nominal ‘FRACS’.

  • Value of FRACS

    The value of FRACS

    Your FRACS post-nominal sends a reassuring message to your patients that they are being cared for by a surgeon who has attained the highest standards in their profession.

    The value of FRACS

  • Advocacy

    Our advocacy efforts are shaped by what matters most to you and your patients. Find out more about advocacy at RACS, recent advocacy highlights, position papers and more.

    Advocacy at RACS

  • Lifelong learning

    Access high-quality education tailored to your career stage, including access to discounted CPD courses and activities. Track your CPD points and print your compliance certificate. Access tools for peer-review audit. Apply for a scholarship or academic prize or a post-fellowship education program.

    Lifelong learning
  • get involved

    Get involved

    Engage with fellow professionals at your nearby RACS office. Contribute to your field by sharing knowledge or conducting assessments. Broaden your horizons and make an impact as a trainer, mentor, examiner, join an interest group, donate to the Foundation for Surgery or get involved in our global health activities.

    Get involved

  • Contact us

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