JDocs Framework

The JDocs Framework, aligned to the College's nine surgical core competencies, describes the many tasks, skills and behaviours that the junior doctor should achieve at defined levels during postgraduate years (PGY) 1 to 3 and beyond. This will assist doctors in the development towards a career in surgery, as well as supporting those who follow other proceduralist careers. Visit the JDocs website for further information.

 

Pathway to a surgical career

The following pages describe the steps to starting a surgical career. You can also see video interviews with surgeons talking about their career highlights.

• Pathways through specialty medical training
• Fundamental information about SET
• SET selection process and requirements
• Components of SET training
• Essential surgical skills
• JDocs Framework
• More information
• Interviews with surgeons
• SET selection FAQs
• Contact

 

More information

You will find more information in these booklets

• Essential Surgical Skills (PDF 1 MB) Recommended skills to be gained by the end of Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) prior to entry into SET.
• Becoming a competent and proficient surgeon: Training Standards for the Nine RACS Competencies (PDF 172 KB) The Pre-vocational behavioural markers describe a level of performance which would be expected of a doctor applying for selection into surgical training.

and in these policies:

• Recognition of Prior Learning Policy 
• Registration for Selection into SET 
• Selection to Surgical Education and Training 
• Surgical Training Fees 
• Trainee Registration and Variation Policy 

 

Interviews with surgeons

Surgery is a challenging and rewarding career requiring committment, discipline and compassion. Follow the link to hear experienced surgeons talk about their career highlights and experiences .

 

 

Contact

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9276 7415
Email: becomingasurgeon@surgeons.org