RACS Digital Health Webinar

Registrations are now open

With the Australian Digital Health Agency, this session will explore the recently passed ‘Share by Default’ mandate and its implications for surgeons, including key updates on the legislation, outline general implementation timeframes, and break down what this shift means for specialist surgeons, enabling you to navigate these upcoming changes effectively.

Topic: Updates on the ‘Share by Default’ Mandate – What Surgeons Need to Know

Presenter: Hina Bhimani, Education Manager, My Health Record Expansion and Use, National Program Delivery.

Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025 

Time: 6:00pm AEST 

Registration link: RACS Digital Health Webinar - Path/DI Update

Registrations are now open

Earn 15 CPD Points!

We're excited to invite all Fellows & Trainees from across all specialties to the upcoming SA, NT & WA Tristate Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2025 - a key event bringing together surgical colleagues from across the region for a dynamic program on 27 - 28 August 2025 at the iconic Adelaide Oval.  

A great way to meet your CPD requirements while engaging in high-quality professional development. 

This theme pays homage to the legacy of those who have shaped our profession over many years through their innovation and their ingenuity. We will also be turning a historical lens to the future, by analysing what we can learn from the past as we embrace the new and emerging trends of the future.  Our program features a distinguished lineup of speakers — surgeons, historians, and thought leaders — who will explore the ways in which history continues to influence contemporary practices and will guide our future direction.

In addition to the thought-provoking scientific content, we’re excited to offer the SAASM forum, a free papers session, where presenters will compete for the prestigious Justin Miller and RP Jepson Medals, as well as a range of other insightful sessions.

The meeting kicks off with a welcome reception, setting the tone for what promises to be an enriching and memorable experience. The Conference Dinner will be a highlight, featuring the Anstey Giles Lecture and the presentation of the Sir Henry Newland Award.

Register here now! 

Gordon Baron-Hay Award

After a decade-long hiatus, the RACS WA State Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the WA Papers Day! We are excited to invite you to this event on 31 October 2025 at the RACS WA State Office, where participants will compete for the Gordon Baron-Hay Award.

Call for abstracts - Now open

The call for abstracts is now open.

Accepted abstracts will be presented as an oral PowerPoint presentation. Should your paper be accepted, it is expected that you will attend in person to present on the day. The Gordon Baron-Hay Award will be granted to the best paper on the day. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the event.

Abstract submission guidelines (PDF 88.71KB)

Abstract submission is open to

• Medical students attending medical schools in Western Australia
• Junior doctors, interns, service registrars, medical officers
• SET Trainees (including those on research pathways)
• SIMGs on the pathway to Fellowship
• Fellows who obtained their FRACS within the last 2 years

Important Dates

• 25 Jun 2025 Abstract submissions open 
• 29 Aug 2025 Abstract submissions close 11:59pm AWST
• 08 Sep 2025 Notification of acceptance 
• 17 Oct 2025 PowerPoint presentation due 
• 31 Oct 2025 Abstract presentation (WA Papers Day & Gordon Baron-Hay Award presented)

Enquiries

Please forward enquires to the RACS WA State Office by email [email protected] or phone 08 6389 8600.