Applying for the 2027 SET intake
Registration for Selection to the 2027 SET intake through the RACS website is now open.
Register for SET Selection
You can also access the registration form through your RACS eHub (PDF 393.54KB)
If you intend to apply for selection in 2026 you must register while registration is open between 6 January 2026 at 12:00 noon AEDT and Friday 30 January 2026 at 12:00 noon AEDT. No extensions will be available.
Please refer to the links below for information about applications to specific specialties.
We recommend that doctors download and read the following documents to ensure you are fully informed about the SET program application and selection process:
- Registration and Selection to Surgical Education and Training regulation (PDF 227.92KB)
- Guide to SET Selection booklet (PDF 1.57MB)
- Guide to SET booklet (PDF 883.25KB) - provides greater details about the RACS SET training program
- Guidelines: Registration for Selection Form (PDF 1.35MB)
Timeline for selection 2026
Stage 1: Registration for selection
Closes Friday 30 January 2026 (12:00 noon AEDT)
Stage 2: Apply to the SET program
The opening and closing dates will vary between specialties.
Please check the individual specialty websites below for the closing date for the specialties you intend to apply for.
Stage 3: Referee reports collected
April/May 2026
Stage 4: Interviews
The interview dates will vary between specialties.
Please check the individual specialty websites below for the relevant interview date(s) for the specialties you intend to apply for.
Stage 5: Announcement of offers
Latest day of notification of outcome: Friday 13 November 2026
SET selection preparation courses
RACS in partnership with the Specialty Societies delivering the Surgical Education and Training Program do not accredit, endorse or recommend any commercial providers delivering SET selection and interview training courses.
RACS and the Specialty Societies do not share with commercial providers any information regarding the content and style of SET selection interviews or any other selection tools, and have no evidence of the usefulness of these commercial courses.
For information about applications for the following specialties please check the appropriate webpage:
Orthopaedic Surgery - Australia
Orthopaedic Surgery – New Zealand
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - Australia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Australia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - New Zealand