Tasmanian activities

Tasmania Papers Day and Awards

Submit Abstract Submission here or via QR on flyer here (PDF 278.67KB). 

Abstract guidelines here (PDF 191.69KB). 

Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

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Location: Crowne Plaza, Hobart

Date: Saturday 7 September 2024

Register here. View flyer here (PDF 188.01KB). 

Accommodation Crowne Plaza

Please contact Crowne Plaza Hobart inhouse reservations team directly to book on 03 6213 4244 or [email protected].

Inhouse reservations are available Monday - Saturday, 9am until 5pm.

A special offer rate of 12% off the best flexible rate of the day is available when quoting 'RACS Event', valid for stays between Monday 2nd September until Monday 9th September 2024.

Crowne Plaza Hobart also offers some optional perks:

-Discounted full buffet breakfast is offered at $30 per person, per day (Normally $38 per person, per day) when booked in advance.

-Discounted upgrade fee when booking a Club Standard Room, with club lounge access at $80 per room, per night (Normally $110).
Indulge with included breakfast, welcome amenity, all day tea and coffee and snacks, canapes and drinks included from 5pm - 7pm daily

Victoria Prep for Practice 2024

Location: Skills Lab, The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 250-290 Spring St, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002.

Date: Saturday 10 August 2024

Prep for Practice flyer here (PDF 582.79KB). 

This activity has been approved in the RACS CPD Program. Participating in this activity will qualify for 8 CPD points in Educational Activities. 

The RACS Tasmania Robotics in Surgery Meeting was held in Launceston on 18-19 March 2023. The meeting brought together fellows, SIMGs, trainees and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances in robotic surgery technology, techniques and its applications across various surgical specialties.

The meeting consisted of keynote speakers, presentations and discussion panels on topics such as robotic-assisted colorectal surgery, urologic surgery, gynaecologic surgery, and ENT surgery. Presenters dived deep into recorded surgical demonstrations showcasing the use of robotic systems in surgical procedures and the intricacies available from an end user perspective .

Attendees were able to have hands on experience with the robotic system DaVinci from Device Technologies and presentations were also given by Medtronic and IMRA. We were also honoured to have the Deputy Premier of Tasmania, Michael Ferguson attend and experience the robot himself.

Overall, the RACS Tasmania Robotics in Surgery Meeting was a successful event that provided a platform for sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration among the surgical community and industry professionals involved in robotic surgery. This will form part of the TAS State Committee advocacy priorities for 2023 (helping to secure a Robot for the LGH and RHH) to address the access inequality issues faced by those living in rural areas.

Hobart Drive featured the event and discussion around robots in surgery on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Listen to Dr Richard Cetti, and Associate Professor Lih-Ming Wong from the 44.45 mark: https://www.abc.net.au/hobart/programs/drive/hobart-drive/102103244

Digital Health Webinar - Sharing Digital Health Insights 

On Tuesday 13 September 2022, the Tasmanian and Victorian State Offices in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency hosted an interactive one hour webinar session on a range of digital health tools to support specialist practitioners.

View the recording of the webinar here 

View the slides here (PDF 3.41MB)