Queensland activities

Queensland State Committee would like to advise that the Queensland State Conference is being held 13 and 14 September 2025. This years theme will be “Shaping the Future of Medicine.” More details are to be advised.

For more information please email [email protected] 

The annual Neville Davis and Queensland RACS Papers Prize are premier research prizes open to all Queensland Medical Students, Junior Doctors, PHOs and surgical trainees of all specialties for presentation on a surgical topic. Submissions Open 26^th May – 25^th July. Heats will be held in August. Finals will be in September. Please email submissions to [email protected]

Date: Saturday 1 November 2025

This face-to-face workshop will provide Younger Fellows, final year Trainees and Practice Managers with information on practical skills, tips and advice for setting up private practice. The focus is on practicality and experience provided by fellow surgeons, consultant speakers and industry experts. Participants will also have the chance to speak to Fellows who have experience in starting up in private practice. Please register your interest by emailing [email protected]

2024 Queensland Awards and Prizes Dinner

The 2024 Queensland Awards and Prizes Dinner was held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, at the W Hotel in Brisbane. It was a memorable evening with a fantastic turnout, providing an excellent opportunity for networking and connection. Finalists for the Neville Davis and RACS Papers Prizes delivered their presentations, with winners announced on the night. Congratulations to Dr William McGahan, recipient of the Neville Davis Prize, and Aaron Lerch, winner of the RACS Papers Prize.

A special thank you to our panel of judges: Dr Maree Kekeff, Dr Raja Sawhney, Professor Mark Smithers, Dr Harsheet Sethi, Dr Elizabeth Hodge, and Dr Matthew Hope, for their time and expertise.

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2024 Preparation for Private Practice 

The 2024 the Preparation for Practice Workshop was successfully held face to face at Prescribe Offices on 16-17 March 2024.  There was great discussion on key issues and we thank our conveners Dr Jason Wong and Dr Susan Bell for their commitment and expertise across the weekend.

RACS Queensland would like to acknowledge and thank its sponsors for their ongoing support. This partnership with our State Committee ensures that ongoing success of our events.

Major sponsors

Walshs Financial Group, Prescribe Practice Management, Hillhouse Legal Partners