Events
Friday 01 Mar | CTEC 2024 - Core Skills: Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills WorkshopThis highly practical one day workshop covers the most efficient techniques for laparoscopic intracorporeal knot tying and suturing. It will increase technical skills in two-handed operative techniques on realistic animal tissue models and hone the ability to tie intracorporeal knots. Practical sessions feature a dedicated work station for each participant, with assistance provided by a medical student camera operator. Suitable for:Junior SET Trainees and Core Training GSET Trainees Levels 1-3. Workshop ContentThe workshop will focus on the following tasks:
Practical Animal Tissue Based Surgical Skill Stations Participants will undertake the following procedures:
This workshop utilises a range of animal tissue and synthetic models for the practical skill stations. The workshop will also feature case scenarios and discussions, whilst also allowing sufficient time to practise skills. CPD Approvals:This educational activity was approved in the 2023 and prior RACS CPD Programs. Approval is being sought for 2024 with CPD Home. Time and Location:08.15am to 05.00pm, CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Perth Further information and registrations:CTEC Contact:John Linehan |
Saturday 02 Mar | Online Fellowship Examination Preparation CourseOnline Fellowship Examination Preparation Course to support General Surgery Trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates, who are eligible to sit the Fellowship Examination in May or September 2024. Part A of the course will comprise four weeks of live streamed lectures, expert panel discussions, and Q&A, as well as a Spot Exam. Participant InstructionsInstructions for accessing the Online Fellowship Exam Preparation Course can be downloaded here. Part A: Course Dates
For any queries relating to the course, please contact the GSA Online team: |
Saturday 02 Mar | SA Short Course Program #4Topic
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8.30am-10.30am LocationRACS For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Saturday 02 Mar | St John of God Midland Hospital - FEX Mock Exam Training Course [WA]Carried out over two inconsecutive days and designed to simulate the format and rigor of the actual exam, our training course comprises of seven segments in total. Two written/online portions are completed on the first day, and five viva stations on day two. Candidates are offered unique practice at developing effective techniques and methods in responding to questions in an examination setting, and given guidance, support and meaningful feedback to further study and readiness in preparing for the Fellowship exam. Examiners are given a rewarding teaching experience, with the opportunity to display their vast expertise and knowledge, while influencing high standards of professionalism and competency alongside peers to candidates entering their field of work. Day one [writtens] Spots & SEQ Day two [viva] Stations Please click here for more information. LocationSt John of God Midland Hospital, WA. RegisterRegistration is now open for candidates, observers and examiners to take part. For further information please contact:Erin Moore |
Tuesday 05 Mar | QLD Core Course Program #1TopicsMASTERCLASS - MELANOMA (Immunotherapy for melanoma) - Prof Victoria Atkinson
Time & Location
7.00pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Wednesday 06 Mar | SA Long Course ProgramThis is a state based educational program, suitable only for SA-NT Trainees/SIMGs. Time & Location
6.30pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Friday 08 Mar Until Sunday 10th Mar | ASOHNS 74th ASM 2024Please click here to register and for more information. Date8-10 March 2024 LocationCrown Perth, Western Australia Conference Organiser |
Saturday 09 Mar | SA Short Course Program #5Topic
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8.30am-10.30am LocationRACS For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Wednesday 13 Mar | SA Long Course ProgramThis is a state based educational program, suitable only for SA-NT Trainees/SIMGs. Time & Location
6.30pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Saturday 16 Mar Until Sunday 17th Mar | MOSES Course - BrisbaneManagement of Surgical Emergencies
Eligibility
The MOSES course aims to assist SET 4+ Trainees, SIMGs, and Consultants to:
Run over two full days, MOSES involves a variety of teaching methods including core lectures, skills stations, and group discussions. The course focuses on assessment and decision making skills for emergency situations, within the peri-operative period covering, but not limited to, the following:
With a high ration of faculty to a low ratio of participants, MOSES will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop strategy and problem solving skills for commonly encountered surgical emergencies in a small team environment, with senior General Surgical Consultants. MOSES is aimed at International Medical Graduates and senior SET Trainees, particularly Trainees and SIMGs who are contemplating their Fellowship exam, and post Fellowship General Surgical Fellows/Consultants. Registration
Please note, due to course popularity, the only way you can secure a place is to register as-soon-as or as-close-to online registration opening. We are unable to waitlist or hold places, regardless of where you are at in your training. Enquiries |
Saturday 16 Mar | National IBD Surgical Symposium 2024Please click here to register. Please click here for the flyer. Date & Time16 March 2024 LocationPark Hyatt, Melbourne |
Saturday 16 Mar | Online Fellowship Examination Preparation CourseOnline Fellowship Examination Preparation Course to support General Surgery Trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates, who are eligible to sit the Fellowship Examination in May or September 2024. Part A of the course will comprise four weeks of live streamed lectures, expert panel discussions, and Q&A, as well as a Spot Exam. Participant InstructionsInstructions for accessing the Online Fellowship Exam Preparation Course can be downloaded here. Part A: Course Dates
For any queries relating to the course, please contact the GSA Online team: |
Saturday 16 Mar | SA Short Course Program #6Topic
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8.30am-10.30am LocationRACS For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Tuesday 19 Mar | NSW-ACT Educational Program #2Time & Location7.00pm For further information & log-in queries please contact: |
Tuesday 19 Mar | QLD Core Course Program #2Topics
Time & Location
7.00pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Wednesday 20 Mar | ASPS & MIA - Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer WebinarAustralian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) invite you to join their webinar for clinicians with an interest in skin cancer. Please click here to register and for more information. Date20 March 2024 at 9:00PM (AEDT) LocationOnline Contact: |
Wednesday 20 Mar | SA Long Course ProgramThis is a state based educational program, suitable only for SA-NT Trainees/SIMGs. Time & Location
6.30pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Thursday 21 Mar | CTEC 2024 - Core Skills: Acute Care for General SurgeonsThis unique one day cadaveric workshop provides General Surgical Trainees and suitably credentialed rural surgical practitioners the opportunity to enhance operative confidence and knowledge in core non-trauma general surgical emergency procedures. Limited places are available for Senior Unaccredited Registrars with strong surgical experience. Participants will learn new skills in the optimal treatment of intra-abdominal surgical crises. It provides a rare opportunity to gain anatomical knowledge in open general surgery procedures. Suitable for:General Surgery SET and GSET Trainees at Level 1 and above. Limited positions for Senior Unaccredited Registrars with strong surgical experience, and for Observers. Workshop ContentThe following core procedures for the non-trauma general surgical patient will be covered:
CPD Approvals:Approval is being sought for 2024 with CPD Home. Time and Location:08.00am to 04.45pm, CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Perth Further information and registrations:CTEC Contact:John Linehan |
Friday 22 Mar | CTEC 2024 - Core Skills: Vascular SurgeryThe Vascular Surgery Trainee Workshop provides Vascular and General Surgical Trainees and suitably credentialed rural surgical practitioners the opportunity to learn new skills in a range of vascular surgery procedures. It is a full-day hands on cadaveric workshop with a focus on surgical dissection, with vascular anastomosis on animal tissue. Limited places are available for Unaccredited Registrars with strong surgical experience. The workshop aims to enhance participants’ knowledge and technical skills in emergency surgery. It provides a rare opportunity to gain anatomical knowledge in open vascular surgical procedures. It utilises a combination of pre-reading, discussion and dissection. This full day workshop meets competencies specified in the GSET curriculum. Suitable for:Vascular and General Surgery Trainees, GSET Trainees at Level 1 and above and suitably credentialed rural surgical practitioners. Limited positions available for Unaccredited Registrars with strong surgical experience and for Observers. Theatre Nurse places are available in the role of assistant. Workshop Content:
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Friday 22 Mar | RPAH Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Education DayPlease click here to view the flyer. Please click here to view the program. Date22 March 2024 LocationRPA Hospital Conference Organiser |
Saturday 23 Mar | SA Short Course Program #7Topic
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8.30am-10.30am LocationRACS For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Wednesday 27 Mar | SA Long Course ProgramThis is a state based educational program, suitable only for SA-NT Trainees/SIMGs. Time & Location
6.30pm For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |
Thursday 28 Mar | WA Registrar Training in Surgery ProgramTime & Location1:30pm (AWST) For further information please contact:Rachel Craddock |