RACS ASC 2025

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) 2025 marks the 93rd RACS ASC and is set to be a prestigious gathering, bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and innovators in the health services network.

Saturday 3 May - Tuesday 6 May 2025

ICC Sydney, NSW

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  Prep for SET

Join us for the Prep for SET workshop, a one-day event designed to equip you with the essential information and practical skills needed for your journey towards a surgical career. 

Saturday 2 August 2025

RACS NSW Office

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   Developing a Surgical Career

The Developing a Surgical Career Workshop is designed to provide information and support to assist junior doctors interested in a surgical career.

These workshops provide participants with hands-on experience in surgical techniques and equipment. You will have an opportunity to engage in several surgical skills stations facilitated by Fellows and Trainees.

With the capped number of participants, you will have ample opportunity to engage with the fellows to discuss individual surgical journeys and queries. The day will be

enhanced by several discussions on wide-ranging topics encompassing the path to becoming a surgeon.

Date: Saturday 21 June 

Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Location: Skills Lab, RACS Melbourne

Ticket: $110

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   Cultural Safety Workshop

This workshop provides surgeons of all specialties an opportunity to satisfy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and medical registration needs. Open to Medical Students, Trainees, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs), and Fellows, this event is designed to foster essential learning and development at all stages of your medical career. Join us for an enriching experience in cultural safety and health equity.

Date: Saturday 5 July

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: RACS Melbourne 

Ticket: $75 Early Bird Special

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Tasmania Research Papers 

The Tasmanian Annual Scientific Research are an opportunity for young doctors, medical students, and SIMGs from across Tasmania to present scientific research as oral and poster presentations in front of a panel of surgeons at our Annual Scientific Meeting. Submissions for abstract open April 1st 2025 and closes July 15, 2025.

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Cultural Safety Workshop

This event will allow surgeons from all specialties to meet their CAPE requirement for CPD and medical registration. It is open to medical students, trainees, SIMG’s, and fellows. 

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Tasmanian Annual Scientific Meeting

In 2025, the theme is “Thriving Together: Exploring the Science of Health & Wellbeing.” We will explore a wide range of topics, all with the underlying theme of resilience. A necessary skill when facing the challenges of complaints, life changes and opportunities. More details to come!

Location: Peppers Silo Launceston

Date: Friday 5 & Saturday 6 September 2025

Time: 3:00pm Friday - 8:30pm Saturday.

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