Tasmanian activities

RACS Tasmania could not conduct events without the support of our sponsors.

The Tasmanian State Committee receives significant support from our industry partners, particularly our long-term partners Bongiorno Group, Avant, Solventum, and Hobart, Launceston, and North West Pathology.

RACS Tasmania presents Cadaver Workshop

Join us for an immersive, hands-on Cadaver Workshop hosted by RACS Tasmania. 

Held over three days, sessions include ENT, General Surgery, Plastics and Urology. Refine your surgical techniques, deepen anatomical knowledge, and gain practical experience in a supportive, expert-led environment.

Limited places available. This workshop ideal for surgical trainees and junior doctors looking to build confidence and capability in the operating theatre.

Details below:

Dates: 28, 29 and 30 June 2026 
Time: 8:30am to 5pm
Location: UTAS, Hobart
Cost: $500 per session or $1500 for 3 days
Medical Students welcome, cost is $75 per session or $225 for three days.

Register now

RACS Tasmania Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

Shaping the future of surgery in Tasmania: 
Building surgical excellence through collegiality, education and training

Saturday 5 September, 2026

The Tasman, Hobart

Our annual event which connects the surgical community in Tasmania and beyond. This year will feature an engaging day program, followed by a cocktail function on the Friday night and a dinner on the Saturday night.

Latest updates:
Abstract submissions now open - see below, called Tasmanian Research Papers
Registrations for this event are now open

More information about speakers and program will be announced soon. 

Call for Research Paper Submissions
2026 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting

 
Fellows, Trainees, Registrars and Medical Students are invited to submit an abstract for consideration for presentation at the 2026 Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).

The ASM provides a valued platform to showcase research, present innovative ideas, and contribute to scholarly discussion within the Tasmanian surgical community. The 2026 meeting will feature four prize categories recognising excellence in research. Eligibility criteria for each prize category are outlined on our website.

Prior to submitting an abstract, applicants are asked to carefully review the submission guidelines (PDF 152.22KB).

Finalists will be selected and notified on 15 August 2026. Applicants who are not selected for oral presentation will be offered the opportunity to present their work as a poster.

We encourage all eligible applicants to take advantage of this opportunity and participate in the 2026 ASM.

Meeting details
Date of actual event: Saturday 5 September 2026
Abstract submissions close: 20 July 2026
Location: The Tasman, Hobart

Submit here