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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a non-profit organisation training surgeons and maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand. RACS supports the ongoing development, maintenance of expertise and lifelong learning that accompanies the surgical practice of more than 7,000 surgeons and 1,300 surgical trainees and International Medical Graduates. Please note that use of this page in any form is at the discretion of the College. Commercial messages may be removed without response or notice.

Bring your perspective to RACS CouncilFrom member value and accreditation and training pathway reform to advocacy and mo...
19/10/2026

Bring your perspective to RACS Council

From member value and accreditation and training pathway reform to advocacy and modernising governance, RACS Council is working on issues that affect our College, our Fellowship and our profession.

As RACS approaches its centenary, the 2026 Council elections are an opportunity to bring your experience and perspectives to the table and contribute to the College’s priorities.

There are 10 positions available – six Fellowship-elected Councillor positions, and four Specialty-elected Councillor positions in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Paediatric Surgery.

You don’t need to have held a College leadership role before to have something valuable to contribute.

Nominations close Wednesday 28 October at 5 pm AEDT.

Find out more about the positions, eligibility requirements and time commitment: https://bit.ly/4dOHDKb

Interested in academic surgery and publishing?Applications are now open for the ANZ Journal of Surgery Editorial Fellows...
16/10/2026

Interested in academic surgery and publishing?

Applications are now open for the ANZ Journal of Surgery Editorial Fellowship, offering RACS SET trainees and Fellows within five years of Fellowship the chance to gain first-hand experience in surgical publishing, peer review and editorial work.

This honorary appointment is a valuable opportunity to build your academic profile, develop peer review skills and contribute to the future of surgical scholarship.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/eoi-anzjs

Know a practising public Pacific Islands surgeon or Chinese general surgeon who would benefit from attending the RACS AS...
15/10/2026

Know a practising public Pacific Islands surgeon or Chinese general surgeon who would benefit from attending the RACS ASC in 2027? ASC Travel Grants give them the opportunity to attend in person. Visit https://tinyurl.com/asc-travel-grants for eligibility, criteria, and application links.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026, 5pm AEDT.

The FRACS promise never waivers. It means putting the patient first all the time, every time, ensuring the highest stand...
02/10/2026

The FRACS promise never waivers. It means putting the patient first all the time, every time, ensuring the highest standard of care. https://racs.s.gy/fracs-trust

A woman’s lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is 1 in 7 and for women in Aotearoa New Zeala...
02/10/2026

A woman’s lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is 1 in 7 and for women in Aotearoa New Zealand is 1 in 9.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with over 2.3 million women diagnosed each year according to the World Health Organisation. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is held each year from 1-31 October and plays a critical role in highlighting the impact of breast cancer on individuals and communities.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026, RACS spoke with Dr Jasmina Kevric FRACS, an award-winning breast cancer surgeon, on the importance of breast screening, concerns that women often have when seeing a breast cancer surgeon, how breast cancer surgery has changed and where its future lies: https://tinyurl.com/BreastCancerAwarenessMonth26

In this issue of Surgical News, we feature Dr Michael Mulcahy's journey to one of Canada's leading spine centres through...
29/09/2026

In this issue of Surgical News, we feature Dr Michael Mulcahy's journey to one of Canada's leading spine centres through the RACS Stuart Morson Neurosurgery Grant.

From advanced endoscopic techniques to enhanced recovery pathways, the experience reinforced a simple principle: the future of spine surgery depends on lifelong learning, collaboration and sharing knowledge with the next generation.

Read the full issue here: https://bit.ly/4wTTugR

In this issue of Surgical News, we highlight how Te Rau Poka Māori Surgical Academy is helping grow the next generation ...
22/09/2026

In this issue of Surgical News, we highlight how Te Rau Poka Māori Surgical Academy is helping grow the next generation of Māori surgeons.
Driven by mentorship, partnership, and a shared commitment to Māori health, the program is inspiring rangatahi to see what's possible and helping build a stronger future for healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read Surgical News: https://bit.ly/45WyL0U

He Ngakau Ora – Recognition for First Māori General Surgeon.Whakanuia e te Rangatira. We celebrate Professor Jonathan Ko...
21/09/2026

He Ngakau Ora – Recognition for First Māori General Surgeon.

Whakanuia e te Rangatira. We celebrate Professor Jonathan Koea – recently recognised by his peers at Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa-Māori Medical Practitioners Association’s 30th annual conference in Auckland with the prestigious Paratene Ngata ‘Ngakau Ora’ award.

This award is given in Dr Pat Ngata’s memory to one who has shown outstanding concern for the wellbeing of individual members. The award was presented by members of Dr Ngata’s whānau including his widow who spoke poignantly about her husband – a teacher and mentor to many Māori doctors including Jonathan.

Through his role of Kaiārahi/ Director of Te Rau Poka surgical academy, Jonathan has for the past six years lead the programme and provided support for a growing number of trainees and students under his tutelage. He is also the first Māori Professor of Surgery and gave his inaugural lecture in 2024 at the University.

RACS has commenced an advocacy campaign in the lead up to the general election in Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday 7 Nov...
21/09/2026

RACS has commenced an advocacy campaign in the lead up to the general election in Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday 7 November 2026. We are asking the political parties contesting this election to make commitments in relation to three priority areas – workforce, needs-based equitable healthcare, and investment in infrastructure.

These priorities are set out in the RACS Manifesto 2026:
https://tinyurl.com/RACSManifesto26

RACS members are welcome to use the Manifesto in communications and advocacy to influence candidates and opinion leaders in the lead up to the election.

As Chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee for RACS, Dr Sharon English wrote to the health spokesperson(s) for each political party asking for their commitments. Their responses can be found here:
https://tinyurl.com/RACSManifesto26partyresponses

The Manifesto provides a platform for us to work collectively to achieve our mission: to improve access, equity, quality and delivery of care which meets the needs of our diverse communities.

FRACS is our shared promise to maintain impeccable standards. It's the mark of surgical excellence, recognised across Au...
18/09/2026

FRACS is our shared promise to maintain impeccable standards. It's the mark of surgical excellence, recognised across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally as a symbol of trust, professionalism and lifelong learning: https://racs.s.gy/fracs

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