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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
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.
More information
The SET program
SET selection requirements, process and application