Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal

The Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal was created in memory of the late Sir Alan Newton in order to recognise a distinguished and substantial contribution to surgical education over a prolonged period of time.

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Category – Education/Research/Clinical Performance

Established in 2013 The Newton Surgical Education Medal was created in memory of the late Sir Alan Newton in order to recognise a distinguished and substantial contribution to surgical education over a prolonged period of time.

The individual can be nominated by the Chair of the Professional Development Committee or two Councillors. Approval by three quarters of Councillors present and voting must be received.

Criteria for the Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal are:

  1. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
  2. Demonstrated leadership in the College and/or health care organisations related to surgical education.
  3. Significant contributions to the body of knowledge on surgical education.
  4. Role models the professional characteristics of a surgical educator.
  5. Has displayed substantial dedication of time and effort to surgical education over a prolonged period of time.

 

Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal recipients

2025 - Prem Rashid

2025 - Peter Borzi

2024 - Jenepher Martin

2020 - Ian W Incoll

2015 - Spencer Beasley

2014 - Philip Truskett

2013 - John Collins

Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal nominations, policy and contact

Please refer to the policy governing the Sir Alan Newton Surgical Education Medal (PDF 108.3KB) before submitting a nomination. Nominations must meet the criteria outlined in this policy.

Nominations may be mailed to:
Chair of the Awards Committee
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
250-290 Spring Street
EAST MELBOURNE  VIC 3002 
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9276 7404
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