PFET - Trauma Program Selection
The annual Selection process for the PFET Program in Trauma Surgery is governed by Selection Regulations.
The purpose of the Regulations is to set forth and establish the principles, terms, and conditions of the selection process for the PFET Program in Trauma Surgery for the 2026 intake for 2027 in Australia and New Zealand.
The Trauma Training Committee is looking for candidates with a genuine interest in Trauma Surgery, who have a history of commitment and initiative. As such, they have compiled the following guidelines to assist you applying for Selection.
Selection Guidelines
Important Dates & Timeline
- Monday 02 March 2026 12:00pm AEDT - SELECTION OPENS
- Monday 30 March 2026 12:00pm AEDT - SELECTION CLOSES
- Tuesday 07 April 2026 - REFEREE REPORTING SENT OUT
- Tuesday 21 April 2026 - REFEREE REPORTING DUE BACK
- Monday 27 April 2026 - NOTIFICATION OF INTERVIEWS
- Friday 12 June 2026 - INTERVIEWS (via Zoom)
The PFET Program in Trauma Surgery is open to:
- Suitably qualified Trainees who have been awarded Fellowship of the RACS in General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery or Vascular Surgery; or
- Trainees who have successfully completed the RACS Fellowship Examination in the above listed specialties; or
- Trainees who have enrolled for the May sitting of the RACS Fellowship Examination in the above listed specialties, in the year of application.
SELECTION TOOLS
Selection of candidates will be determined by the following selection tools:
- Curriculum Vitae 30%
- Referees Reports 30%
- Interview 40%
The number of offers will be dependent on the availability of accredited positions and may depend on trauma positions becoming available.
Eligibility
Application
Applicants should download the selection application checklist and payment form prior to commencing an application.
Links below will be activated when applications open on Monday 02 March 2026.
During the application period, applicants are required to submit the following along with their completed selection application form:
- Proof of successful completion of the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery or Vascular Surgery; OR
- Evidence of enrolment for the May sitting of the RACS Fellowship Examination in General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery or Vascular Surgery; AND
- Proof of current and valid medical registration from the applicable Medical Board or Council in Australia or New Zealand (e.g. AHPRA). Australian applicants must have general (unconditional) registration. New Zealand applicants must have general scope or restricted general scope registration in the relevant specialty; AND
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia or New Zealand; AND
- Proof of Medical Indemnity Insurance
APPLICATION FEE
AUD$550 (inc GST)
CURRICULUM VITAE
During scoring of an application, points will be awarded for the following:
- Experience in General Surgery
- Experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Experience in Vascular Surgery
- Experience in Trauma Surgery
- Higher Degree
- Research
- Publications – quality of journals
- Presentations at national or international meetings
- Administrative involvement and organisation skills
- Other activities – leadership qualities
Structured Interviews
PROCEEDING TO INTERVIEW
As per Section 6.2. of the Selection Regulations:
Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points out of 30 from the CV (or above) and 25 points out of 30 from the Referee Reports (or above) to be eligible to proceed to the interview stage. Applicants who do not meet this criteria will be deemed unsuitable and not eligible for an interview. Applicants will be notified accordingly.
Liz Pedersen - PFET Executive Officer
+61 8 8229 6210 | [email protected]