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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

Neville Davis and RACS Papers Prize
Abstract submission closes on 15 May 2023. More information

Queensland State Conference 2023
25 - 27 August 2023. More information

Preparation for Practice Workshop
4 – 5 November 2023. More information

Queensland's Latest Cut
View our latest RACS Queensland 2022 newsletter

More activities and details available

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 as at 31 December 2019

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 Specialist International Medical Graduates.