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Read about Dr Lachlan Batty, FRACS, in Surgical News, who received the 2024 RACS Surgeon-Scientist Scholarship for his ACL research. His work on biomarkers like MMP3 could help predict arthritis years before symptoms appear—shaping the future of orthopaedic care. bit.ly/4qCH9vE
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Read about Dr Lachlan Batty, FRACS, in Surgical News, who received the 2024 RACS Surgeon-Scientist Scholarship for his ACL research. His work on biomarkers like MMP3 could help predict arthritis years before symptoms appear—shaping the future of orthopaedic care. bit.ly/4qCH9vE
Have a say in the leadership of RACS surgical sections. Nominate for the 2026–2029 section committees.
Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: #[bit.ly/3KdzJOL
Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: #[bit.ly/3KdzJOL
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Have a say in the leadership of RACS surgical sections. Nominate for the 2026–2029 section committees.
Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: #[bit.ly/3KdzJOL
Find out more and nominate by 28 November 2025: #[bit.ly/3KdzJOL
Trainees and future surgeons, this one’s for you.
Don’t miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 – your launchpad into the SET years.
Join us Saturday 6 December at the RACS Melbourne office or online. Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: #[bit.ly/44g4Pfq
Don’t miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 – your launchpad into the SET years.
Join us Saturday 6 December at the RACS Melbourne office or online. Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: #[bit.ly/44g4Pfq
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Trainees and future surgeons, this one’s for you.
Don’t miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 – your launchpad into the SET years.
Join us Saturday 6 December at the RACS Melbourne office or online. Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: #[bit.ly/44g4Pfq
Don’t miss the RACSTA Induction Conference (RIC) 2025 – your launchpad into the SET years.
Join us Saturday 6 December at the RACS Melbourne office or online. Register now and be part of the Trainee community from day one: #[bit.ly/44g4Pfq
Dr Wilson Petrushnko’s RACS Fellowship is transforming rural care—bringing robotic colorectal surgery to Port Macquarie, with plans for Coffs Harbour. Cutting-edge care, closer to home.
Read more in Surgical News: bit.ly/3LjQIPD
Read more in Surgical News: bit.ly/3LjQIPD
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dr Wilson Petrushnko’s RACS Fellowship is transforming rural care—bringing robotic colorectal surgery to Port Macquarie, with plans for Coffs Harbour. Cutting-edge care, closer to home.
Read more in Surgical News: bit.ly/3LjQIPD
Read more in Surgical News: bit.ly/3LjQIPD
He’s dedicated his career to lifting up others and now it’s his turn to be celebrated.
Congratulations to Dr John Mutu-Grigg, awarded the RACS Māori Health Medal for his leadership, advocacy and commitment to Māori health and equity.
Read more: bit.ly/49TRNYC
#MaoriHealth #SurgicalExcellence
Congratulations to Dr John Mutu-Grigg, awarded the RACS Māori Health Medal for his leadership, advocacy and commitment to Māori health and equity.
Read more: bit.ly/49TRNYC
#MaoriHealth #SurgicalExcellence
November 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM
He’s dedicated his career to lifting up others and now it’s his turn to be celebrated.
Congratulations to Dr John Mutu-Grigg, awarded the RACS Māori Health Medal for his leadership, advocacy and commitment to Māori health and equity.
Read more: bit.ly/49TRNYC
#MaoriHealth #SurgicalExcellence
Congratulations to Dr John Mutu-Grigg, awarded the RACS Māori Health Medal for his leadership, advocacy and commitment to Māori health and equity.
Read more: bit.ly/49TRNYC
#MaoriHealth #SurgicalExcellence
Today is Remembrance Day, when Australians and New Zealanders pay tribute to servicemen and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for our freedom. Today we honour their sacrifice. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Today is Remembrance Day, when Australians and New Zealanders pay tribute to servicemen and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for our freedom. Today we honour their sacrifice. Lest we forget.
In Surgical News, we celebrate Associate Professor Kerin Fielding as Chair-elect of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges. A champion for rural health equity, she’s focused on collaboration, governance, and sustainable training.
Read the article: bit.ly/477yysY
Read the article: bit.ly/477yysY
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In Surgical News, we celebrate Associate Professor Kerin Fielding as Chair-elect of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges. A champion for rural health equity, she’s focused on collaboration, governance, and sustainable training.
Read the article: bit.ly/477yysY
Read the article: bit.ly/477yysY
Featured in Surgical News: Dr Suat Chin Ng, FRACS, is one of few women colorectal surgeons in Victoria. Her journey blends surgical precision, global training, and deep compassion. She champions authenticity and patient-centred care. bit.ly/43x19Wl
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Featured in Surgical News: Dr Suat Chin Ng, FRACS, is one of few women colorectal surgeons in Victoria. Her journey blends surgical precision, global training, and deep compassion. She champions authenticity and patient-centred care. bit.ly/43x19Wl
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of breast screening and highlight the latest research. Peruse articles from ANZ Journal of Surgery and other journals: bit.ly/3LjJGKK
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of breast screening and highlight the latest research. Peruse articles from ANZ Journal of Surgery and other journals: bit.ly/3LjJGKK
Congrats to the 2026 RACS Scholarships & Grants recipients! Over $1.5M awarded across 56 opportunities. We received 184 Learning & Development and 161 Research Scholarship applications. Huge thanks to our reviewers, donors & Foundation for Surgery!
Read in Surgical News: bit.ly/3WeqUH4 :
Read in Surgical News: bit.ly/3WeqUH4 :
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Congrats to the 2026 RACS Scholarships & Grants recipients! Over $1.5M awarded across 56 opportunities. We received 184 Learning & Development and 161 Research Scholarship applications. Huge thanks to our reviewers, donors & Foundation for Surgery!
Read in Surgical News: bit.ly/3WeqUH4 :
Read in Surgical News: bit.ly/3WeqUH4 :
Abstract submissions for the RACS ASC 2026 are now open! This is your opportunity to be part of an engaging and insightful program that explores how meaningful collaboration drives innovation and improves outcomes in surgery.
Find out more here: asc.surgeons.org/call-for-abs...
Find out more here: asc.surgeons.org/call-for-abs...
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Abstract submissions for the RACS ASC 2026 are now open! This is your opportunity to be part of an engaging and insightful program that explores how meaningful collaboration drives innovation and improves outcomes in surgery.
Find out more here: asc.surgeons.org/call-for-abs...
Find out more here: asc.surgeons.org/call-for-abs...
Are you in your first 10 years of Fellowship
Apply now for the 2026 Younger Fellows Forum: 27–29 April at Mandoon Estate, WA.
Theme: The Art of Science and Collaboration.
Applications close in 2 weeks—don’t miss out!
tinyurl.com/mukvf73
Apply now for the 2026 Younger Fellows Forum: 27–29 April at Mandoon Estate, WA.
Theme: The Art of Science and Collaboration.
Applications close in 2 weeks—don’t miss out!
tinyurl.com/mukvf73
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Are you in your first 10 years of Fellowship
Apply now for the 2026 Younger Fellows Forum: 27–29 April at Mandoon Estate, WA.
Theme: The Art of Science and Collaboration.
Applications close in 2 weeks—don’t miss out!
tinyurl.com/mukvf73
Apply now for the 2026 Younger Fellows Forum: 27–29 April at Mandoon Estate, WA.
Theme: The Art of Science and Collaboration.
Applications close in 2 weeks—don’t miss out!
tinyurl.com/mukvf73
This issue of Surgical News highlights RACS’ leadership in advocacy, innovation, and global collaboration. Read about the unified surgical voices and safe AI integration. Join us in Fiji (27–31 Oct) for the ECO Care Equity Conference.
Read Surgical News: bit.ly/47gm54S
Read Surgical News: bit.ly/47gm54S
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This issue of Surgical News highlights RACS’ leadership in advocacy, innovation, and global collaboration. Read about the unified surgical voices and safe AI integration. Join us in Fiji (27–31 Oct) for the ECO Care Equity Conference.
Read Surgical News: bit.ly/47gm54S
Read Surgical News: bit.ly/47gm54S
A/Prof Katryn McLeod, featured in Surgical News talks about her PhD research, which reveals the emotional toll of remediation in surgical training and calls for Trainee-centred, evidence-based reform. “Trainees are central, yet unheard.” bit.ly/45YmYP6
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A/Prof Katryn McLeod, featured in Surgical News talks about her PhD research, which reveals the emotional toll of remediation in surgical training and calls for Trainee-centred, evidence-based reform. “Trainees are central, yet unheard.” bit.ly/45YmYP6
Country surgeons are sharpening their soft skills in a Rural Health initiative featured in Surgical News. Led by Prof Guy Maddern, the program used Go-Pro footage + virtual coaching to boost communication, leadership & decision-making. 76% saw improvement—more to come! bit.ly/3UZf5Us
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Country surgeons are sharpening their soft skills in a Rural Health initiative featured in Surgical News. Led by Prof Guy Maddern, the program used Go-Pro footage + virtual coaching to boost communication, leadership & decision-making. 76% saw improvement—more to come! bit.ly/3UZf5Us
This Thursday to Sunday, don't miss the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Conference #ANZSVS25.
Register and view the final program at anzsvs.com
Register and view the final program at anzsvs.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This Thursday to Sunday, don't miss the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Conference #ANZSVS25.
Register and view the final program at anzsvs.com
Register and view the final program at anzsvs.com
Surgical News congratulates A/Prof Anthony Glover on the 2024 RACS John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship! His work targets gene mutations in advanced thyroid cancer to broaden therapy access. In partnership with the ANZ Registry, his team is advancing equity in surgical oncology. bit.ly/4mF2kdM
September 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Surgical News congratulates A/Prof Anthony Glover on the 2024 RACS John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship! His work targets gene mutations in advanced thyroid cancer to broaden therapy access. In partnership with the ANZ Registry, his team is advancing equity in surgical oncology. bit.ly/4mF2kdM
Join us to celebrate advanced surgical academic research excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand with the online presentation of the Louis Barnett Prize on 2 October 2025. The award finalists will present their research findings spanning a range of surgical specialties. Read more: bit.ly/4mQgjya
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us to celebrate advanced surgical academic research excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand with the online presentation of the Louis Barnett Prize on 2 October 2025. The award finalists will present their research findings spanning a range of surgical specialties. Read more: bit.ly/4mQgjya
RACS Fellows, display your FRACS with pride.
The FRACS post-nominal is an internationally recognised signal of surgical excellence. Using the FRACS brand helps reinforce trust, professionalism and the value of your Fellowship. Download the FRACS branding: #[bit.ly/3IeNT1m
The FRACS post-nominal is an internationally recognised signal of surgical excellence. Using the FRACS brand helps reinforce trust, professionalism and the value of your Fellowship. Download the FRACS branding: #[bit.ly/3IeNT1m
September 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
RACS Fellows, display your FRACS with pride.
The FRACS post-nominal is an internationally recognised signal of surgical excellence. Using the FRACS brand helps reinforce trust, professionalism and the value of your Fellowship. Download the FRACS branding: #[bit.ly/3IeNT1m
The FRACS post-nominal is an internationally recognised signal of surgical excellence. Using the FRACS brand helps reinforce trust, professionalism and the value of your Fellowship. Download the FRACS branding: #[bit.ly/3IeNT1m
The latest issue of the ANZ Journal of Surgery has been released. Volume 95, Issue 7-8 (July/August 2025) features cutting-edge research across a range of surgical disciplines. Explore the full issue here: bit.ly/46KUHMv
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The latest issue of the ANZ Journal of Surgery has been released. Volume 95, Issue 7-8 (July/August 2025) features cutting-edge research across a range of surgical disciplines. Explore the full issue here: bit.ly/46KUHMv
In Surgical News, Dr Andrew Pearce shares how MedSTAR helps rural and remote surgery—through aeromedical transfers, early consultation and smart triage—improving outcomes for critically ill patients across South Australia. bit.ly/3UU8VVK
September 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In Surgical News, Dr Andrew Pearce shares how MedSTAR helps rural and remote surgery—through aeromedical transfers, early consultation and smart triage—improving outcomes for critically ill patients across South Australia. bit.ly/3UU8VVK
Surgical News: A Teladoc-guided craniotomy in Rockhampton saved a life when no neurosurgeon was available. Remote tech brought Brisbane expertise into theatre, proving geography needn’t be a barrier to care in rural Australia. A game-changer for emergency surgery. bit.ly/4oS3d4i
September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Surgical News: A Teladoc-guided craniotomy in Rockhampton saved a life when no neurosurgeon was available. Remote tech brought Brisbane expertise into theatre, proving geography needn’t be a barrier to care in rural Australia. A game-changer for emergency surgery. bit.ly/4oS3d4i
In Surgical News, Professor Shomik Sengupta highlights the rise of prostate cancer in younger men. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, innovation and early testing are vital to saving lives. bit.ly/47F2IV3
September 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In Surgical News, Professor Shomik Sengupta highlights the rise of prostate cancer in younger men. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, innovation and early testing are vital to saving lives. bit.ly/47F2IV3
A new report from the National Rural Health Alliance has found rural Australians received $8.35 billion less in health spending in 2023–24 compared to their urban counterparts – a shortfall of $1090 per person, per year.
Read the full report: #[bit.ly/3JGHuwa
Read the full report: #[bit.ly/3JGHuwa
September 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
A new report from the National Rural Health Alliance has found rural Australians received $8.35 billion less in health spending in 2023–24 compared to their urban counterparts – a shortfall of $1090 per person, per year.
Read the full report: #[bit.ly/3JGHuwa
Read the full report: #[bit.ly/3JGHuwa
Trailblazer Dr Teriana Maheno—one of the first two Māori women orthopaedic surgeons in Aotearoa NZ—leads with excellence, equity and cultural respect, shaping a more inclusive surgical future.
#SurgicalNews: bit.ly/3VnIA2h
#SurgicalNews: bit.ly/3VnIA2h
August 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Trailblazer Dr Teriana Maheno—one of the first two Māori women orthopaedic surgeons in Aotearoa NZ—leads with excellence, equity and cultural respect, shaping a more inclusive surgical future.
#SurgicalNews: bit.ly/3VnIA2h
#SurgicalNews: bit.ly/3VnIA2h