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Surgery (SET)

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
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Duration

  • Surgical Education and Training (SET) is the start of a minimum 4-7 years of training to become a specialist surgeon
  • Training is offered in 9 surgical specialties through the SET program
  • Duration of training varies depending on the surgical specialty selected
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may apply
  • Flexible training available

Entry

  • Minimum PGY3+
  • Trainees are selected directly into the surgical specialty in which they will undertake the SET program
  • Generic eligibility requirements – All applicants must complete the Hand Hygiene Learning Module, the Operating with Respect eLearning module and pass the Generic Surgical Science Examination (GSSE) before applying
  • Each specialty also has specific eligibility requirements including mandatory clinical rotations that must be completed prior to application

Training

  • Requirements vary for each surgical specialty but all involve surgical rotations to training posts accredited by RACS and/or the relevant specialty societies

Other

  • ASSET: Australian and New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training
  • CCrISP®: Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
  • EMST: Early Management of Severe Trauma
  • CLEAR: Critical Literature Evaluation and Research (mandatory for General Surgery but not all surgical specialties)
  • TIPS: Training in Professional Skills (not mandatory for General Surgery)
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