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Orthopaedic Surgery - Australia

The responsibility of the administration of the Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical Education Training (SET) program of RACS has been delegated to the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA).

SET selection specialty specific eligibility requirements

Information for selection into the Australian Orthopaedic Surgery SET program can be found on the AOA website.

Past offers

In 2019 fifty-nine (59)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2020.
In 2020 forty-two (42)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2021.
In 2021 forty-five (45)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2022.
In 2022 fifty-one (51)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2023.
In 2023 fifty-two (52)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2024.
In 2024 sixty-one (61)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2025.
In 2025 fifty-seven (57)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2026.

*Includes deferred offers.