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Queensland
Located in Brisbane, our Queensland office is responsible for a wide range of activities for Queensland-based members.
RACS Queensland is governed by an elected state committee that focuses on the interests of Queensland members, advocating on member's behalf on state matters.
Notices
COVID-19 special
See the latest coronavirus updates for RACS Queensland members
Queensland's Latest Cut
View our latest RACS Queensland April 2020 newsletter
Women in Surgery
International Women's Day events in March 2020. View article (PDF 664.21KB)
Overview
The Queensland office offers Fellows, Trainees and IMGs:
- representation to the Queensland State Government, the Australian Medical Association and other medical organisations on professional matters important to surgeons and surgery in Queensland
- communication of issues to and from College Council
- assistance with matters relating to surgical standards including monitoring relationships with hospitals regarding Building Respect Improving Patient Safety (BRIPS) program
- a local link to RACS activities and resources
- meeting venue and support for activities
- continuing professional development opportunities
- Queensland e-newsletters
Queensland workforce data
Active RACS Fellows by location and specialty as at 31 December 2018 (PDF 3.76MB)
A Fellow is considered active if they are currently involved in any aspect of surgical activity that involves the use of surgical skills or knowledge gained through their surgical training. This extends to and is not exclusive of medico-legal work, research or supervision of Trainees and International Medical Graduates.