2024-2026 Strategic Plan ◆
Objectives
The Strategic Plan for 2024-2026 continues the process of growth and expansion of GSA as an integrated, enterprising, and forward-thinking society for Specialist General Surgeons in Australia.
Our Strategic Plan details our goals over the 2024-2026 period and the strategies we will use to achieve them, with priorities grouped into six Key Result Areas:
- Member Services
- Education and Training
- Continuing Medical Education
- Surgical Research
- Professional and Community Liaison
- Administration and Resource Management
Our Purpose
GSA represents Specialist General Surgery in Australia, through:
- Developing and managing education and training programs that produce Specialist General Surgeons of the highest professional standard
- Ensuring that Specialist General Surgeons maintain the highest standards of professional competence
- Providing Members with valuable benefits and services that support their professional lives
- Promoting GSA as the authority for Specialist General Surgery in Australia, and being recognised as such by Government, health groups, and the wider community
- Aligning the specialty of General Surgery on key strategic issues by continuous engagement and co-operation with the RACS, NZAGS, and the various sub-specialty societies and groups within Specialist General Surgery, both regionally and globally
EXCELLENCE
We pursue the highest standards of surgical care based on expertise, compassion, respect, ethical practice, conscientiousness, and scholarship.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take ownership of our actions and work openly and constructively with Members, Trainees, and all stakeholders.
COLLABORATION
We promote interaction with medical Colleges, government, industry, and consumers, and with specialty surgical groups both regionally and globally.
COMMITMENT
We commit to equity and diversity within our specialty and our organisation, and to equitable treatment of all stakeholders, without discrimination.
SUSTAINABILTY
We endeavour to maintain generalism and deliver sustainable surgical services that meet the needs of the Australian community, and commit to sustainable approaches in managing our resources.