New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory

The NSW/ACT Training Committee of the Australian Board in General Surgery is responsible for providing recommendations and advice to the Board on regional issues including trainee requests, selection, hospital inspections, and educational courses.

The membership and 2024 meeting dates are listed below.

New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory Training Committee

Chairperson

Dr Gabriella Vasica, FRACS

Deputy Chair

Dr Hamish Urquhart, FRACS

Training Guide

Download the 2024 NSW-ACT Training Guide

NSW/ACT Training Committee Meeting Dates and Requests Due

  • Wednesday 28 February 2024
    Trainee request/agenda items due: 7 February 2024
  • Wednesday 29 May 2024
    Trainee request/agenda items due: 8 May 2024*
  • Wednesday 28 August 2024
    Trainee request/agenda items due: 7 August 2024
  • Wednesday 20 November 2024
    Trainee request/agenda items due: 30 October 2024

*PLEASE NOTE: As per the Australian Board in General Surgery Training Regulations (www.generalsurgeons.com.au), all requests for the following year (for interruption/extension etc) must be approved by 31 July by both the NSW/ACT Training Committee and Australian Board in General Surgery. Requests for medical or parental interruption will be provided with exemptions to this timeline provided appropriate documentation is submitted with the request and adhere to all relevant College Policies.

Requests submitted after this date will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Term Dates and Assessments

Term 1 - 2024
Term Start Date: Monday 5 February 2024
Term End Date: Sunday 4 August 2024
Mid Term Assessment due: Sunday 5 May 2024, 5pm
End of Term Assessment + Logbook due: Sunday 4 August 2024, 5pm

Term 2 - 2024
Term Start Date: Monday 5 August 2024
Term End Date: Sunday 2 February 2025
Midterm Assessment due: Sunday 3 November 2024, 5pm
End of Term Assessment + Logbook due: Sunday 2 February 2025, 5pm

For all queries please contact

Wendy Mekhael
Regional Executive Officer
E: [email protected]
T: +61 477 888 578

 
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