The benefits of a Learning and Development grant
One of the largest providers of scholarships and grants for the surgical community worldwide is the RACS Foundation for Surgery’s Scholarships and Grants Program, which offers two rounds of applicatio...
27 Juli 20219min
Eyes on the battle against Type 2 Diabetes
In 2020, Dr Muecke was awarded Australian of the Year in recognition for his many decades of pioneering blindness prevention, particularly in South East Asia. He cofounded ‘Vision Myanmar’ and ‘Sight ...
13 Juli 202130min
Welcome to the new RACS Vice President – Dr Lawrie Malisano
In this episode we welcome the new RACS Vice President, orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Lawrie Malisano. Based in Spring Hill, Queensland, Dr Malisano has had numerous roles in the College, including RACS Cou...
29 Juni 20219min
Foundation for Surgery’s support in the Pacific
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Foundation for Surgery have been instrumental in supporting surgical needs in remote and disadvantaged communities, not only in Australia and New Zea...
15 Juni 20219min
Tax planning before June 30
As we turn the page on another financial year, what do you need to think about between now and June 30? For answers we turn to Michael Walsh, CEO of chartered accountants and financial advisors, Walsh...
1 Juni 20217min
Welcome to the new RACS President – Dr Sally Langley
This month the College extends a warm welcome its new President, Dr Sally Langley, who takes over the role from Dr Tony Sparnon. Dr Langley is a New Zealand plastic surgeon, former president of the Ne...
18 Maj 202111min
2021 Australian Budget – A big spender
The much-anticipated Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last week was certainly a big-spending one, particularly in relation to aged-care and mental health. For commentary, we turn ...
18 Maj 202112min
Transitioning from plastic surgeon to sculpture artist
After 30 years as a plastic surgeon, Chris Edwards transitioned smoothly into a career as a sculptor. Chris is a former president of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, who initiall...
5 Maj 202121min
