Selection

2021 Selection Process for 2022 Intake

Please click here for the 2021 General Surgery Selection Regulations for 2022 Intake.

In 2021, the Selection fee for General Surgery (Australia) will be $935 (inc. GST).

The Selection Guidelines are available here.

Information on becoming a surgeon is available from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons website.

For all selection queries please contact:

E selection@generalsurgeons.com.au

All queries must be in writing and will be responded to within five (5) business days.

Phone calls will not be answered and you will be requested to put your query in writing to the above email address.

General Surgery Education and Training (GSET) program

In 2022, the Australian Board in General Surgery will be implementing the revised General Surgery Education and Training (GSET) program.

For further information on the GSET program please click here.

Procedural Skills and Professional Capabilities Form

Click here to access the Procedural Skills and Professional Capabilities Form.

Please note that for 2021, each procedure must be verified during rotations undertaken between 1 December 2017 and the closing date of applications except where 2.5.5 of the Regulations applies. Skills verified outside of this timeframe will deem the form ineligible and you will not be able to proceed to the next stage of selection

SET Orientation

Those who accept an offer are required to attend a two hour webinar on 1 February 2022 – from 6:00pm AEDT to 8:00pm AEDT. This session is mandatory for all newly selected trainees as it will provide an overview of the GSET program as well as all the information you need to navigate the IT system for the GSET Training program.

Please click here to register for the event.

Additionally, depending on COVID restrictions, some regions will be holding a meet and greet orientation session with local Supervisors and Training Coordinators.

Please see below information or contact your Regional Executive Officer for more information.

NSW:
Date: Friday 4 February 2022
Time: 1:00pm
Venue: TBC

QLD:
Date: Friday 19 November 2021
Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Venue: The W Hotel, 81 North Quay, Brisbane

SA:
Date: Wednesday 19 January 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Venue: RACS College, 24 King William Street, Kent Town

WA:
Date: Monday 17 January 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Venue: RACS College, Suite 1, Ground Floor, 216 Stirling Hwy, Claremont

VIC:
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC

6 JAN 2021		Registrations to SET open through RACS website
3 FEB 2021		Registrations to SET close through RACS website (if you do not register first with RACS you will not be able to apply through GSA for selection)
19 FEB 2021		Log in details for General Surgery Application sent to candidates via email
24 FEB 2021		Applications to General Surgery SET Program opens at 12:00pm AEST
24 MAR 2021		Selection Applications close at 12:00pm AEST. Please be aware that you must complete your application, including payment for your application, prior to this time. The system will automatically log you out and your application cannot be submitted after this date and time under any circumstances.
25 MAR 2021		Interview dates will be available on the GSA website, www.generalsurgeons.com.au, as soon as possible. Please advise before 23 April 2021 to selection@generalsurgeons.com.au of any prior commitments affecting your availability, including possible interviews with other specialties. Once interview dates and times are finalised they cannot be altered.
15 APR 2021		All applicants will be informed via email if they have or have not met minimum eligibility
21 APRIL TO 19 MAY 2021		Referee report collection
23 APR 2021		Last day to email selection@generalsurgeons.com.au with interview preferences. Preferences will be taken into consideration but not guaranteed.
30 APR 2021		RACS Situational Judgement Test
28 MAY 2021		All applicants will be informed via email whether they are proceeding to the next stage (interviews) or whether they are ineligible as per the Regulations
31 MAY TO 4 JUNE 2021		Eligible applicants are advised of interview date and time
JUNE/JULY 2021		Interviews take place. The exact dates will be available on the GSA website from 25 March 2021.
26 JULY 2021		First Round Offers are made via email prior to 12.00pm AEST. Applicants in the last quartile and waitlist applicants will be advised by email
13 AUG 2021		Second Round Offers are made via email prior to 12.00pm AEST. Applicants who do not receive an offer will remain on the waitlist unless written withdrawal of application is received. Applicants who do not receive an offer will be emailed advising that they remain on the waitlist.
3 SEPT 2021		Third Round Offers are made via email prior to 12.00pm AEST. Applicants who do not receive an offer will remain on the waitlist unless written withdrawal of application is received. Applicants who do not receive an offer will be emailed advising that they remain on the waitlist.
24 SEPT 2021		Fourth Round Offers are made via email prior to 12.00pm AEST. Deferral is not permitted. Applicants who do not receive an offer will remain on the waitlist unless written withdrawal of application is received. Applicants who do not receive an offer will be emailed advising that they remain on the waitlist.
15 OCT 2021		Fifth Round Offers are made via email prior to 12.00pm AEDT. Deferral is not permitted. Applicants who do not receive an offer will remain on the waitlist unless written withdrawal of application is received. Applicants who do not receive an offer will be emailed advising that they remain on the waitlist.
12 NOV 2021		Final date for offers via email if positions are available. Deferral is not permitted
15 NOV 2021		Unsuccessful applicants on the waitlist are advised via email together with their feedback report.