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John Corboy Medal
2027 nominations are now open
Do you know a Trainee that demonstrates outstanding leadership, selfless service, tenacity, and dedication to our future surgeons? If so, nominate them for this prestigious award for surgical Trainees, which commemorates Dr John Corboy's achievements and recognises exceptional service by other Trainees.
The John Corboy Medal is a prestigious award presented annually to a surgical Trainee in recognition of outstanding service and dedication. Established in memory of Dr John Corboy, who passed away while serving as Chair of the RACS Trainees’ Association (RACSTA) and during his own surgical training, the medal honours his remarkable contributions. On the recommendation of RACSTA, the award is given to a Trainee who exemplifies the qualities for which Dr Corboy was widely respected.
The award is made to a candidate who shows some or all of the following qualities:
- Outstanding leadership
- Selfless service
- Tenacity
- Service to trainees of the College
These qualities must be demonstrated in either the performance of the Trainees' duties, service to the surgical community, the manner of and approach to the fulfilment of their surgical training and/or by their commitment to and involvement with the community of surgical Trainees.
Nomination form
To find out more about this award email [email protected]
John Corboy Medal recipients
2026 - Helen Buschell
2025 - Jamie-Lee Rahiri
2024 - Sharon Jay
2023 - Shiv-karan Chopra
2022 - Amanda Nikolic
2021 - Ahrin Anna Morrow
2020 - Christopher Conyard
2019 - Ruth Mitchell
2018 - Kimberly Aikins
2017 - Genevieve Gibbons
2016 - Grant A Fraser-Kirk
2014 - Gregory O'Grady
2013 - Ruth Blackham
2011 - Brandon Adams
John Corboy Medal policy & contact
Please refer to the policy governing the John Corboy Medal before submitting a nomination. Nominations must meet the criteria outlined in the policy.
To nominate complete the John Corboy Medal nomination form.
The nomination period for the John Corboy Medal is June 1 - July 31 of each year, with the medal awarded the following year at the RACS ASC during the Younger Fellows and Trainees Dinner.
For queries, contact the RACSTA Executive Officer on +61 8 8219 0909 or email [email protected].