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Surgical News: Dr Caitlin Reid is redefining limitsâcombining surgical training with playing AFLW for the Sydney Swans. Her story shows how resilience and teamwork power success in both medicine and sport. Read more:
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Surgical News: Dr Charlie Coventry completed a six-month Trauma Surgery Fellowship at Londonâs busiest trauma centre via the RACS Marjorie Hooper Scholarship. Heâs back in SA, advancing trauma care & mass-casualty preparedness. Read more:
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8 days ago
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There are still a few hours left to submit your abstract for ASC 2026. Submissions close today at 8:00am AWST. Your research deserves its moment. Submit your abstract now:
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8 days ago
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There are still a few hours left to submit your abstract for ASC 2026. Submissions close today at 8:00am AWST. Your research deserves its moment. Submit your abstract now:
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8 days ago
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In Surgical News: Dr Maccalla Fenn, 2024 RACS Johnson & Johnson MedTech Scholar, is advancing trauma training and research while championing culturally safe care. Her story inspires future surgeons and stronger health outcomes. Read more in Surgical News:
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15 days ago
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Dr Brendan Davis, FRACS, leveraged the 2024 QLD Younger Fellows Grant for a Skull Base Fellowship at Addenbrookeâs, Cambridge. Now advancing Queenslandâs Skull Base Unit & Gamma Knife service. Read his inspiring journey in Surgical News:
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22 days ago
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Don't forget: abstract submissions for ASC 2026 close on 27 January. Got research or innovations to share? We want to hear what you've been working on. Submit now #[
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22 days ago
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Surgical News: From Olympic champion to surgical leader! Professor David Theileâformer RACS president and Australiaâs only Olympic backstroke gold medalistâembodies excellence in sport and medicine. Read more in the latest issue of Surgical News:
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29 days ago
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Trauma surgeons across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are calling on drivers to put safety first this festive season. Read more:
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about 1 month ago
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In the latest issue of Surgical News, we introduce you to our newly elected and re-elected RACS Councillors. Representing all surgical specialties across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, they will officially take office after the May 2026 AGM. Read more in Surgical News:
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about 1 month ago
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Surgical News shares the latest as we head into the holiday season. RACS has achieved financial recovery, governance reform & stronger SIMG pathwaysâadvocating for profession-led standards & world-class training. Read more:
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about 2 months ago
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Got a spare moment over the holiday period? Now's the time to submit your abstract to be considered for inclusion in the scientific programs at ASC 2026 in Perth. Submit before 27 January 2026: #[
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about 2 months ago
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Have you explored the ASC 2026 program yet? Â The ASC 2026 Section Convener Committee has been working tirelessly to shape a program that will appeal to a wide range of specialty groups at all career stages.Â
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about 2 months ago
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Dr Thomas Clifton used a RACS Travel Grant to train in advanced elbow surgery in the UK. Now back in Perth, heâs applying new techniques to complex upper limb cases. Read in Surgical News:
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2 months ago
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Registrations for the RACS ASC 2026 are open. Â Register and view the provisional program:
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2 months ago
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Read about Dr Lachlan Batty, FRACS, in Surgical News, who received the 2024 RACS Surgeon-Scientist Scholarship for his ACL research. His work on biomarkers like MMP3 could help predict arthritis years before symptoms appearâshaping the future of orthopaedic care.
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2 months ago
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Have a say in the leadership of RACS surgical sections. Nominate for the 2026â2029 section committees. Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: #[
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2 months ago
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Trainees and future surgeons, this oneâs for you. Donât miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 â your launchpad into the SET years. Join us Saturday 6 December at the RACS Melbourne office or online. Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: #[
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3 months ago
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Dr Wilson Petrushnkoâs RACS Fellowship is transforming rural careâbringing robotic colorectal surgery to Port Macquarie, with plans for Coffs Harbour. Cutting-edge care, closer to home. Read more in Surgical News:Â
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3 months ago
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Heâs dedicated his career to lifting up others and now itâs his turn to be celebrated.  Congratulations to Dr John Mutu-Grigg, awarded the RACS MÄori Health Medal for his leadership, advocacy and commitment to MÄori health and equity.  Read more:
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3 months ago
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Today is Remembrance Day, when Australians and New Zealanders pay tribute to servicemen and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for our freedom. Today we honour their sacrifice. Lest we forget.
3 months ago
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In Surgical News, we celebrate Associate Professor Kerin Fielding as Chair-elect of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges. A champion for rural health equity, sheâs focused on collaboration, governance, and sustainable training. Read the article:Â
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3 months ago
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Featured in Surgical News: Dr Suat Chin Ng, FRACS, is one of few women colorectal surgeons in Victoria. Her journey blends surgical precision, global training, and deep compassion. She champions authenticity and patient-centred care.
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3 months ago
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of breast screening and highlight the latest research. Peruse articles from ANZ Journal of Surgery and other journals:
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3 months ago
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Congrats to the 2026 RACS Scholarships & Grants recipients! Over $1.5M awarded across 56 opportunities. We received 184 Learning & Development and 161 Research Scholarship applications. Huge thanks to our reviewers, donors & Foundation for Surgery! Read in Surgical News:
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3 months ago
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Abstract submissions for the RACS ASC 2026 are now open! This is your opportunity to be part of an engaging and insightful program that explores how meaningful collaboration drives innovation and improves outcomes in surgery. Find out more here:
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3 months ago
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Are you in your first 10 years of Fellowship Apply now for the 2026 Younger Fellows Forum: 27â29 April at Mandoon Estate, WA. Theme: The Art of Science and Collaboration. Applications close in 2 weeksâdonât miss out!
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3 months ago
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This issue of Surgical News highlights RACSâ leadership in advocacy, innovation, and global collaboration. Read about the unified surgical voices and safe AI integration. Join us in Fiji (27â31 Oct) for the ECO Care Equity Conference. Read Surgical News:
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4 months ago
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A/Prof Katryn McLeod, featured in Surgical News talks about her PhD research, which reveals the emotional toll of remediation in surgical training and calls for Trainee-centred, evidence-based reform. âTrainees are central, yet unheard.â
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4 months ago
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Country surgeons are sharpening their soft skills in a Rural Health initiative featured in Surgical News. Led by Prof Guy Maddern, the program used Go-Pro footage + virtual coaching to boost communication, leadership & decision-making. 76% saw improvementâmore to come!
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
What a lovely surprise! My third Certificate of Outstanding Service from
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This Thursday to Sunday, don't miss the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Conference #ANZSVS25. Register and view the final program at anzsvs.com
4 months ago
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Surgical News congratulates A/Prof Anthony Glover on the 2024 RACS John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship! His work targets gene mutations in advanced thyroid cancer to broaden therapy access. In partnership with the ANZ Registry, his team is advancing equity in surgical oncology.
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4 months ago
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Join us to celebrate advanced surgical academic research excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand with the online presentation of the Louis Barnett Prize on 2 October 2025. The award finalists will present their research findings spanning a range of surgical specialties. Read more:
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4 months ago
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RACS Fellows, display your FRACS with pride. The FRACS post-nominal is an internationally recognised signal of surgical excellence. Using the FRACS brand helps reinforce trust, professionalism and the value of your Fellowship. Download the FRACS branding: #[
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5 months ago
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The latest issue of the ANZ Journal of Surgery has been released. Volume 95, Issue 7-8 (July/August 2025) features cutting-edge research across a range of surgical disciplines. Explore the full issue here:
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5 months ago
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In Surgical News, Dr Andrew Pearce shares how MedSTAR helps rural and remote surgeryâthrough aeromedical transfers, early consultation and smart triageâimproving outcomes for critically ill patients across South Australia.
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5 months ago
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Surgical News: A Teladoc-guided craniotomy in Rockhampton saved a life when no neurosurgeon was available. Remote tech brought Brisbane expertise into theatre, proving geography neednât be a barrier to care in rural Australia. A game-changer for emergency surgery.
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5 months ago
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In Surgical News, Professor Shomik Sengupta highlights the rise of prostate cancer in younger men. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, innovation and early testing are vital to saving lives.
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5 months ago
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A new report from the National Rural Health Alliance has found rural Australians received $8.35 billion less in health spending in 2023â24 compared to their urban counterparts â a shortfall of $1090 per person, per year. Read the full report: #[
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5 months ago
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Trailblazer Dr Teriana Mahenoâone of the first two MÄori women orthopaedic surgeons in Aotearoa NZâleads with excellence, equity and cultural respect, shaping a more inclusive surgical future. #SurgicalNews:
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5 months ago
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RACS is evolving with members at the heart of change. Weâre raising standards, driving diversity, supporting international colleagues, and creating opportunities to connect and learn. Surgical News explores whatâs shaping surgery today and tomorrow. Read Surgical News:
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6 months ago
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A big welcome to RACS Global Health Weary Dunlop Boon Pong (WDBP) scholar Anan Sriniworn of Thailand, who joined the Royal Childrenâs Hospital Melbourneâs paediatrics unit with supervisors Dr Michael Nightingale, Professor Sebastian King, and Dr Juan Bortagaray. #[
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6 months ago
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A new curriculum aims to improve workplace culture across the healthcare sector. A Better Culture Curriculum offers a practical framework to evaluate and improve work environments, offering assessment modes and resources. Read the curriculum: #[
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7 months ago
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RACS has expressed concerns about the safety of patients transitioning between the public and private system and the loss of training opportunities for surgeons, which will ultimately undermine the public system in Aotearoa New Zealand:
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Surgeon warns of âtipping pointâ as Government boosts private hospital use
Clinicians have warned the drive to complete more elective surgeries in the private sector could destabilise the public system and risk patient safety.
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7 months ago
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The Australian recently spoke with a group of experts including Dr Kerin Fielding, an orthopaedic surgeon based in Wagga Wagga and immediate past president of RACS, on the essential role that product assistants perform in the operating theatre: #[
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7 months ago
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Dr Justin Parr used the 2024 RACS Poate Family Travel Grant to train with global leaders in Europe and Asia. The experience sharpened his skills and refined techniques that enhance care across Australia and Aotearoa NZ. âGrants like this open doors.â
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RACS grant opens global doors for Dr Parr
Dr Justin Parr The 2024 RACS Poate Family Travel Grant gave Dr Justin Parr a "valuable opportunity" to deepen his "skills in an area not covered in great depth during standard surgical training". After completing surgical education training (SET) in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dr Parr pursued a Fellowship at Melbourne's St Vincent's Hospital, specialising in advanced hand and wrist surgery.
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7 months ago
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In Surgical News, Dr Jazmin Eckhaus shares insights from her RACS ethics scholarship, about surgical consent. âTruly informed consent needs time, communication, and patient values. We need systems that enableânot just expectâethical decisions.â Read full story:
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7 months ago
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Are you a Trainee or Younger Fellow passionate about surgical academic research? Applications are open until 14 July for the Louis Barnett Prize - an opportunity to gain recognition for your work and contribute to the future of surgery in Aotearoa New Zealand. Find out more: #[
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7 months ago
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NAIDOC Week is taking place this year from 6-13 July 2025, celebrating the history, culture and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RACS is committed to supporting Indigenous graduates and trainees through its Indigenous Scholarship Program:
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