Victorian activities
Upcoming Victorian events
RACS Victoria celebrates 2026 International Women's Day
Join the Victorian surgical community as we celebrate International Women's Day with a high tea at the fabulous W Hotel in Melbourne.
This event is completed
Developing a Surgical Career April 2026 - Melbourne
This event is completed- Our July session is now taking registrations.
Cultural Safety Workshop 2026
Meet your CAPE requirements for CPD
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with an immersive workshop exploring cultural awareness, inclusion, and professional growth. The event includes morning tea and storytelling.
This workshop provides surgeons of all specialties an opportunity to satisfy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and medical registration needs. Open to Medical Students, Trainees, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs), and Fellows, this event is designed to foster essential learning and development at all stages of your medical career.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event details:
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: RACS Melbourne
Cost: $75
Register now!
Developing a Surgical Career 2026 - Melbourne
Thinking about a future in surgery? This immersive, hands‑on workshop is designed for junior doctors exploring a surgical career.
This practical, high‑impact workshop gives junior doctors the chance to build core surgical skills across multiple skills stations, guided by experienced Fellows and Trainees. Small group numbers mean real conversations, personalised insights and advice you won’t get in a lecture theatre.
Learn the skills. Ask the questions. Map your path to surgery.
RACS CPD approved: Earn 7 CPD hours (Educational Activities).
Event details:
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Skills Lab, RACS Melbourne
Cost: $130
Register now!
Preparation for Practice
The Victorian State Committee is proud to present the Preparation for Practice Workshop 2026.
This is a one-day comprehensive and interactive professional development workshop directed to Younger Fellows and final-year SET trainees. This workshop provides participants with information and practical skills to set up and manage their private practice. This activity has been approved in the RACS CPD Program.
RACS CPD approved: Earn 8 CPD points (Educational Activities)
Event details:
Date: Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 August 2026
Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Location: RACS Melbourne
Cost: $310 (workshop and dinner) | $130 (dinner only)
Register now
Research Papers Day 2026
We invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the upcoming Victoria's Research Papers Day. This event offers a platform to showcase your research, with four distinct prizes awarded for outstanding contributions. More information about eligibility and prizes here.
Submit your abstract here.
Keep your eye out on this page and in our Victorian newsletter for updates.
Our sponsors
RACS Victoria would like to acknowledge and thank its sponsors for their ongoing support. This partnership with the Victorian State Committee ensures the ongoing success of events.
The Victorian State Committee receives significant support from our industry partners, particularly our long-term partners Bongiorno Group, Avant, B Braun, Multigate, University of Melbourne, Boston Scientific, Ramsay Health Care, Epworth Health Care, Rooms With Style and Zento. And new sponsors, Wolters Kluwer, MIPS, Magentus and Solventum.