Medical Students' Surgical Workshops (MSSWs)
Three MSSWs are conducted every
year to promote surgery as a career for Victorian Medical Students.
Held in the RACS Skills Lab, participants (32 at each event) rotate
in small groups through four workstations, to experience hands-on
practical skills relevant to the surgical speciality being
featured. In 2017 FLS, Plastic, Urology, Vascular and Orthopaedic
surgery were featured across the three workshops.
These
workshops are designed to promote careers in surgery, promote RACS,
and by inviting the students into the skills laboratory, to
demistify the RACS.
Increasing registrations of interest are testament to the
popularity of the workshops: In 2017 over 200 students registered
their interest in attending these workshops and we are expecting
similar numbers in 2018.
In 2018 three workshops will be held on 27 May, 26 August
and 30 September. Invitations have been circulated via student
surgical interest groups and university administration.
Expression of interest for these
workshops have now closed and the workshops are fully
subscribed for 2018.
Preparation for Practice
We aim to create a comprehensive and interactive two day course
addressing practice adminstration; financial and practice business
structures; creating relationships between fellows and referring
doctors, staff, private hospitals and private insurance companies;
medico-legal aspects; and indentifying pressures and strategies to
maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The next Victorian P4P
workshop will be held over the weekend of 22, 23 September 2018
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The Victorian Annual Surgical Meeting
(Vic ASM)
The Victorian Annual Surgeons
Meeting (Vic ASM) is an opportunity for both accomplished
and aspiring surgeons
from across Victoria, across specialties to gather for a scientific
program. The meeting is held in alternate years in the city and a
regional centre and professional development workshops are included
as a part of the
program, prior to the formal opening of the meeting.
Typically, the theme of the meeting is explored through plenary
sessions and symposia with invited and guest speakers, providing a
forum for lively discussions between speakers and delegates.
Scientific research is also presented at the meeting: the Call
for Abstracts attracted a high number of submissions in 2017, with
58 being accepted for presentation - 37 oral and 21 poster
presentations. This provides an important platform for trainees,
IMGs, junior doctors and medical students to present their
research.
Prizes and awards, including the DCAS scholarship are offered
in four categories, judged by a panel of surgeons at the meeting.
In 2018 the presented abstracts will be published online in the ANZ
Journal of Surgery.
To remember Mr G J Royal for his contribution to surgery the
formal dinner features a lecture presented by an esteemed member of
the medical profession, usually a surgeon. Recipients of Victorian
Medical School awards, and other State Awards are also recognised
at this dinner.
The trade show exhibition is an important part of the
meeting. Our
sponsors are integral to the ongoing success of this event.
The 2018 meeting will be held on 19 - 20 October in
Melbourne. Further information.
Investment Seminars - Free workshop
Taking the time to review your investment strategy is essential
if you wish to ensure the financial security of you and your family
in the long term.
Simon Curtain and Glenn Fairbairn, Directors of Hewison Private
Wealth, invite you to join them for an obligation free information
seminar on investment strategies for medical professionals.
Hewison Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm
and proud Victorian State Office sponsor. As part of their
sponsorship Hewison Private Wealth are offering all RACS members a
free workshop on how to invest for success.
Workshops available in 2018:
20 November
REGISTER NOW: - College.Vic@surgeons.org
For more information or to RSVP please contact the Victorian
State Office on 03 9249 1254 or college.vic@surgeons.org
Lessons learnt from the VASM Audit - Free Seminar
Register here
2018 Surgical Leadership Forum - Free Event
Register here
Victorian Surgical Directors Forum
Thursday 11 October 2018 | 1pm - 4pm
| RACS | Hughes
room
The Victorian State Committee is
once again hosting its Surgical Directors Forum which is open
to CEO's Board Chairs, Surgical and Medical Directors or nominated
senior staff.
As this year is a State election
year we have invited the Minister for Health, Shadow Minister for
Health, Greens Health Spokesperson and Reason Party to attend to
present their key priorities for the health and surgical system in
Victoria.
There will be an opportunity to
submit questions for this Forum.
Updates on key activities will
also be provided by agencies in the Department of Health and Human
Services.
A light lunch will be served
prior to the start of the meeting.
Please register here to attend.
Regional Medical Careers Exhibitions and Events
Regionally, various events are supported by and/or attended
by the Victorian State Office.
If you are interested in sponsoring any of these events,
or if you have an event that may be of interest to us, please
contact:
Katherine Walsh
Manager Victorian State Office
Telephone: +61 3 9249 1254
E: katherine.walsh@surgeons.org