Tasmanian activities
Our Sponsors
RACS Tasmania could not conduct events without the support of our sponsors.
The Tasmanian State Committee receives significant support from our industry partners, particularly our long-term partners Bongiorno Group, Avant, Rooms With Style, MIPS, Magentus, Multigate, BBraun, Smith & Nephew, and AOA.
Upcoming Events 2025
International Women's Day Breakfast
COMPLETED
Date: Friday 7 March
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Venue: T42
Tickets: Free
Guest Speakers: Dr Amy Gibbens, Orthopaedic Surgeon & Recipient of the 2024 Bongiorno Women in Surgery Grant & Caroline Sharpen, CEO Tasmanian Orchestra Symphony
Register here. View Flyer here (PDF 902.15KB).
Pathway to Surgery
COMPLETED
Date: Saturday 29 March
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: RACS Office, Hobart
Tickets: $100
Only 20 spaces available
Register here. View Flyer here (PDF 3.09MB).
Cadaver Workshop
Date: Sunday June 29- Tuesday July 1
Time: 8:00am
Venue: University of Tasmania - Hobart
Tickets: $500 per session or $1350 for all three days
Refine surgical techniques, deepen anatomical knowledge, and gain practical experience in a supportive, expert-led environment. Limited spaces available - idea for surgical trainees and junior doctors looking to build confidence and capability in the operating theatre. Facilitators will guide participants as they obtain hands-on experience in dissection with the opportunity to perform operations such as parotidectomy, tracheostomy, hand flaps, pollicization, and pelvic lymph node dissections.
June 29: Day 1 - Otolaryngology
June 30 Day 2 - Plastic Surgery
July 1: Day 3 - Urology
Register here
Younger Fellows Networking Event
Date: Friday 5 September
More details to come.
Cultural Safety Workshop
Date: Friday 5 September
Venue: Peppers Silo Launceston
This event will allow surgeons from all specialities to meet their CAPE requirement for CPD and medical registration. It is open to medical students, trainees, SIMG’s, and fellows.
Annual Scientific Meeting
Date: Saturday 5&6 September
Venue: Peppers Silo Launceston
In 2025, the theme is “Thriving Together: Exploring the Science of Health & Wellbeing.” We will explore a wide range of topics, all with the underlying theme of resilience. A necessary skill when facing the challenges of complaints, life changes and opportunities.
View Flyer here (PDF 439.05KB).