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Overview

For over 80 years, RACS has been recognised as the authoritative body for standards and training in surgical practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Accreditation is given by the Australian Medical Council, on behalf of the Medical Board of Australia, and the Medical Council of New Zealand to conduct training and education of surgeons in each of the nine surgical specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery. 

General eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Permanent residency or citizenship status of Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand
General (unconditional) registration in Australia or general scope or restricted general scope registration in the relevant specialty in Aotearoa New Zealand
Successful completion of the RACS specific Hand Hygiene Australia Module
Completion of the RACS Operating with Respect eModule. 

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The SET program

SET selection requirements, process and application