Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

There's just over a week to go until the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025, your launchpad into SET.   Whether you're joining us in Melbourne or online, this is your chance to learn from the best and meet the people who'll shape your surgical training journey, including:   • RACS Vice President Professor Ray Sacks, FRACS  • Censor-in-Chief Dr Phil Morreau • Dr Nicholas Lyons, RACSTA Chair • Dr Bridget Clancy MBBS FRACS GAICD, Chair, RACS Rural Surgery Section, Vice-Chair, RACS Rural Health Equity Steering Committee  • Dr John Quinn FRACS, RACS Executive Director Surgical Affairs  • Dr Pecky de Silva FRACS, Chair, Women in Surgery  • Dr Richard Wong She, Chair, Committee of Surgical Education and Training • Your RIC 2025 co-convenors, Dr Joan Tefay, Dr Ben Thomson and Dr Helen Buschel • Plus an impressive lineup of panellists across a host of specialties. Dive into workshops and panels, get insider advice, and have a say in your training experience at #RIC2025.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/gDs9xsfE

Registrations for the RACS ASC 2026 are open.   ASC 2026 promises to be an inspiring and future-focused event, uniting surgeons, scientists, innovators, and thought leaders from across the surgical and broader healthcare ecosystem. Hosted at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May 2026, the RACS ASC will centre on the theme: The Art and Science of Collaboration.   Register and view the provisional program: https://lnkd.in/gE8AkbkK   #RACS26 #FutureofSurgery

Last week, academic surgeons from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States gathered for the combined Developing a Career in Academic Surgery and Annual Research Conference, showcasing collaboration and cutting-edge research.  A highlight was Professor Graeme Clark’s inspiring Jepson Lecture, urging delegates to “never stop being curious”.  The jam-packed program also featured sessions on building a career in academic surgery, publishing insights from ANZ Journal of Surgery Editor Professor Julian Smith, and perspectives from international leaders including Dr Timothy Donahue, Dr Alice King and Professor Juliet Emamaullee, reinforcing the value of clinician-led innovation. A big thank you and congratulation to the organising committee, especially convenors Matthew Read, FRACS, and Siobhan McKay, FRACS. 

Read about Dr Lachlan Batty, FRACS, in Surgical News, where he shares how receiving the 2024 RACS Surgeon-Scientist scholarship enabled his groundbreaking research into predicting osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction. His work, powered by a large patient cohort and biomarker analysis, could transform how surgeons assess long-term outcomes. “The scholarship gave me the time and resources to focus on this critical research,” he says. A major step forward in personalised orthopaedic care. Read full article in Surgical News: https://bit.ly/4qCH9vE   #Orthopaedics #Research #ACL OrthoSport Victoria  La Trobe University  Western Health  St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne 

Have a say in the leadership of RACS surgical sections – nominate for the 2026–2029 section committees. RACS surgical sections have an important role to represent the voice of members.  Nominations are now open for positions on the Military Surgery Section, Pain Medicine and Surgery Section, Surgical Oncology Section, Women in Surgery Section and Upper GI, HPB and Obesity Surgery Section Committees. Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: https://bit.ly/3KdzJOL

We're proud to once again support the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) Conference as a conference partner next week. Throughout the conference, you’ll find us at our exhibition booth, where our team looks forward to connecting with participants. We’re also excited to be: - Running a hands-on skills workshop to share surgical expertise and learning opportunities. - Participating in the Grow Your Fellows Event, supporting the next generation of medical leaders. We look forward to being part of this important gathering again, and we warmly invite all participants to visit us during the conference. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/djRsXtQE   

Trainees and future surgeons, this one’s for you.  Don’t miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 – your launchpad into the SET years. Join us at the RACS Melbourne office or online for your chance to get insider advice, meet the people who’ll shape your training journey, and have a say in your College experience. – Hear from a distinguished lineup of speakers who are leaders in their fields. – Level up with practical prep to help you through your training years. – Dive into workshops and panels designed to enrich your expertise and inspire new ideas.  – Get involved with the RACS Trainee's Association (RACSTA), which works to represent your interests and experience as a Trainee.  This one-day event is completely free and is open to all RACS Trainees, as well as junior doctors looking to begin their surgical career.  Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: https://bit.ly/44g4Pfq 📅 Saturday 6 December 2025 🕘 9am–5.30pm 📍RACS Melbourne office or online

Have your say in the future of your College.   Voting is now open for the 2025 RACS Council elections. This is your chance to help shape the future of surgery and the direction of the College. The RACS Council plays a crucial role in representing surgeons and patients, providing a trusted voice to government on key issues shaping healthcare policy, as well as influencing surgical education, training and professional standards. Your vote helps build a Council that truly reflects our Fellowship.   You should have received your voting link via BigPulse. If not, please get in touch.   🗳️ Voting closes Monday 24 November 2025 at 5pm (AEDT). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gXseZYFU

In this issue of Surgical News read about Dr Wilson Petrushnko, whose 2024 RACS Colorectal Fellowship is transforming rural care. The Fellowship has broadened his skills in robotic surgery and rectal cancer care, enabling advanced services for rural patients. Now performing monthly robotic surgeries in Port Macquarie, he plans to expand to Coffs Harbour—bringing cutting-edge care closer to home and shaping a more equitable future for surgery. Read full article in Surgical News: https://bit.ly/3LjQIPD  Northern NSW Local Health District    

With just over a week to go until the Trauma Symposium 2025, the spotlight is on our incredible lineup of speakers. Meet some of the experts presenting at the symposium and the topics we'll explore, brought together under this year's theme, 'Navigating the brain injury spectrum: From severe trauma to concussion'. Read more of our speaker profiles here: https://bit.ly/4oC8v3k Join us in Adelaide next Friday and Saturday for a thought-provoking, two-day event bringing together leading experts across surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care and rehabilitation. 📆 Friday 21 November, 8:30am–5pm and Saturday 22 November, 9:00am–1pm 📍 Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/4hUOBxX