Overview
National specialist training pathway in plastic and reconstructive surgery, one of nine RACS surgical specialties; selection in Australia is delegated to the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and trainees rotate through state-accredited training posts at major teaching hospitals.
The programme
- Focus
- Plastic surgery (general)
- Training type
- Specialist training programme
- Duration
- Not stated on official page
- Start
- Annual intake
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- RACS SET programme; posts accredited by the Australian Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Competitive selection; strict eligibility criteria published annually by RACS. From the 2027 round (2028 intake) minimum eligibility includes, within the last 5 years, at least 12 months PGY3+ surgical terms (incl. a minimum 6-month PRS rotation), plus publication/presentation and referee requirements.
- International applicants
- Not stated on official page
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Australian medical registration (AHPRA).
How to apply
- Deadline
- Annual RACS SET registration/application window (dates published by RACS each year)
- Application method
- Register and apply through the RACS SET selection process; P&RS selection regulations published each November on the ASPS page; enquiries to education@plasticsurgery.org.au.
Funding
- Funding
- Not stated on official page
Official sources
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