A new and improved system to address complaints
Supportive, confidential, respectful, and non-judgemental – these words best describe new and enhanced complaints process at RACS. As an organisation that furthers the interests of our members by supp...
20 Huhti 20217min
Supporting surgeons outside the major cities
A common challenge to both New Zealand and Australia is providing medical care for people in remote communities. The College is actively working on issues like workforce recruitment, retention and pro...
7 Huhti 202112min
CPD Program is set for a refresh
The RACS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is undergoing changes for 2021, providing more flexibility, and with an emphasis on health equity and the importance of cultural competency. ...
23 Maalis 20217min
The benefits of scholarship: experiences from two surgeons
Each year RACS provides a number of scholarships through the Foundation of Surgery. Scholarships are important to help surgeons, trainees and health professionals facilitate changes and improve the qu...
9 Maalis 202111min
Countdown to the 2021 Annual Scientific Congress
Due to COVID-19 many events were cancelled last year, including the College’s 2020 Annual Scientific Congress. But, with a lot of planning and plenty of hard work from all involved, ASC coordinator Dr...
23 Helmi 20217min
RACS telehealth survey – results are in!
COVID-19 has greatly affected the way we’ve all worked in the last 12 months. If there’s a silver lining, it would be the fact that surgeons and their patients can rely on technology to talk to each o...
9 Helmi 202121min
Innovators in stem cell transplantation (Re-release)
In April, orthopaedic surgeon Associate Professor Claudia Di Bella, and her team at BioFab3D, trademarked a revolutionary new method of stem cell transplantation. Located within St Vincent's Hospital ...
26 Tammi 202115min
The most interesting ASC yet!
The title of the 2021 Annual Scientific Congress is ‘Celebrating the Art of Surgery in a Time of Disruption’. After cancellation of the 2020 Congress due to COVID-19, the 89th ASC is expected to be a ...
12 Tammi 202116min
