ACT activities

Join us at the ACT Annual Scientific Meeting 
The Cutting Edge: Driving Breakthroughs in Surgery

Our Convenors, Dr Hazel Serrao-Brown and Dr Christopher Lim, invite you to get involved with the highlight of the RACS ACT year, our Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on Saturday 15 November, 2025.Here's how you can get involved.

• Submitting a Research Paper for this event - applications now open. See below for details.
• Register to attend our event - registrations now open. See below for details.

Call for Research Papers - 3 awards on offer

Do you have an interest in exploring innovations, challenges, and advancements in healthcare across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand? We invite you to submit a research paper/poster on your own research topic within the context of healthcare for this event.

Entries are now open until 21 September. Awards will be given to:

- Best Poster Prize. Winner will receive a certificate and $250 Prezee gift card
- Best Oral Presentation. Winner will receive a certificate and $250 Prezee gift card
- Noel Tait Prize for Best Presentation by a Medical Student. The winner will receive a plaque and $250 Prezee gift card

Find out more here. We can't wait to receive your paper.

Here's all the event details you need to know: 
Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025
Time: 8.30am 
Venue: The National Museum of Australia
Location: Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT 2601

Planning is well and truly underway. We are delighted to welcome an exciting line-up of confirmed speakers, including:

• Professor Celi Varol – sharing insights into innovation and technology in surgery
• Professor Ray Sacks – RACS Vice President
• Dr Alex Papachristos – specialist in surgical education and training
• Dr Peter Mews – leading voice in surgical safety and quality

Find out more and register

The day will conclude with a special dinner held at the stunning Beltana Farm. You can register for the dinner here.