2019 Timetable

Registration of Interest Opens: Thursday 4th January 2019 – 12.00pm (AEDT)
Registration Closes:  Friday 1st February 2019 – 5:00pm (AEDT)

Those that have registered their interest and meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to put forward an application to apply for training in General Surgery in NZ from 27th February, 2019, via the NZAGS website online application.

Applications Open:  Wednesday 27th February 2019 – 12.00pm (AEDT)

Applications Close:  Wednesday 27th March 2019 – 12.00pm (AEDT)

You can only apply to 2019 Selection General Surgery if you have been notified by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons that you are eligible.

If you have any queries, please email:  Helen Glasgow

Applicants must have successfully completed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) prior to the Specialty application closing date, in addition to having a minimum of 26 weeks General Surgery experience which must be completed by the time of application.

A completed  Procedural Skills and Professional Capabilities Form which shows validation by a supervisor of a number of professional activities and operative procedures is also required.

To apply:

• Please check you meet the generic requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons by visiting the website:  RACS Selection Requirements.
• Register your interest with RACS – even if you have applied before.  Click here to register with RACS.
• For specific requirements to apply for the Training Programme in General Surgery in New Zealand, please refer to the 2019 Selection Regulations New Zealand November 2018
• A link to the application form will be available here on 27 February 2019.