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Surgical Education and Training as a SIMG

Information for those who have completed a medical degree overseas but have not yet completed specialist surgical training.

If you have completed a medical degree overseas but have not yet completed specialist surgical training, you may apply to RACS for the Surgical Education and Training (SET) program.

The eligibility criteria applicants must meet are:

  • Permanent residency or citizenship status of Australia or New Zealand
  • General (unconditional) registration in Australia or General scope or restricted general scope registration in the relevant specialty in New Zealand
  • Successful completion of the RACS specific Hand Hygiene Australia Module
  • Completion of the RACS Let's Operate with Respect eModule.

For more extensive information on applying for the SET program, please consult the "Becoming a Surgeon" area of the website at the link below.