Entries from MMC: Case Studies tagged with 'surgery'
Entries from MMC: News tagged with 'surgery'
Vascular 2008
Innovation in vascular surgery goes beyond the fast evolving device and related technologies developed to take on new and more complex challenges in the era of endovascular interventions. A need to redefine the education and training needs for both the...
Heading to AMSA? Don't forget to attend these sessions!
The AMSA Convention Melbourne 2008 line-up looks fantastic. We hardly need to remind you to attend the social program. But don't forget to take advantage of some of the opportunities to explore your specialty options - it will be far...
Should we talk to patients by email?
A recent article published in Archives of Surgery suggests that email contact between a patient and their surgeon may improve communication around elective surgery. Read more about the article at 6minutes.com.au....
Available positions in Vascular Surgery in 2008
The number of available positions in Vascular Surgery in 2008 is yet to be finalised – in 2007 twelve trainees were appointed into SET1....
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2007
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2007 Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 August, 2007...
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2006
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2006 Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Cairns, Australia, September 1-6, 2006...
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2005
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2005 Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Sydney, Australia, September 9-14, 2005...
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2004
ANZ Society for Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2004 Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery Friday, 3 September 2004 until Wednesday, 8 September 2004 at the Royal Lakeside Novotel, Rotorua, New Zealand The Vascular 2004 meeting includes The ANZ Society...
Australian and New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2003
Fri 10 Oct 2003 - 6 days Australian and New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery: Vascular 2003 Venue: Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne Contact: Waldren Smith Management, Conference Organisers Ph: 03 9645 6311; Fax: 03 9645 6322; Email: info@wsm.com.au...
Entries from MMC: Resources tagged with 'surgery'
Essential Surgery 4e Problems, Diagnosis And Management
Essential Surgery is a comprehensive and highly illustrated textbook for clinical students as well as a practical manual for junior doctors and those preparing for postgraduate qualifications in surgery. The unique feature of the book is its problem-orientated nature as...
Vascular Surgery
This book is designed to meet the needs of the vascular surgery trainee. It can be carried in the pocket for easy access and provides practical advice on all commonly encountered peripheral vascular problems. It focuses on surgical detail, but...
The Surgical Workforce 2005
A report based on the 2005 census of the surgical workforce....
Ready, SET, go for academic surgery?
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Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery
The Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery is the peak vascular surgery organisation in Australia and is the local chapter of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgey (ISCVS). Contact details The Executive Officer Australian & New Zealand Society...
The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)...
Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs
Australian Medical Association. Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs....
Careers in Medicine : The Avant Handbook
Hewson, A. D., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute., et al. (2006). Careers in medicine : the Avant handbook. Newcastle, N.S.W., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute. Buy it here....
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons....
Entries from MMC: Specialty profiles tagged with 'surgery'
Availability/Competition for training positions
In 2007 three trainees were appointed to SET 1 in Australia....
Dr Prassannah Satasivam BMedSci MBBS
Surgical Registrar Southern Health...
Associate Professor Bruce Johnstone FRACS
Associate Professor, University of Melbourne Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Children’s Hospital...
Flexibility in Training
Part time training and interrupted training is available. Part time training is available at 50% commitment. At least one year of full time training must be completed. For further information contact the College of Surgeons directly....
Cost of Training
Fees for selection/application to training programs: Selection Registration Fee: $350 (plus GST) Selection Processing Fee: $500 per specialty (plus GST) Neither of these fees are refunded if applicants are unsuccessful. Urology, Orthopaedics and Plastic and Reconstructive surgery charge will charge...
Availability/Competition for training positions
In 2007 there were 1538 applications from 1000 applicants over all surgical specialties excluding maxillofacial. 198 SET 1 and 274 SET 2 positions were appointed. Basic surgical trainees were offered 80% of these places....
Length of Training
Within the new Surgical Education and Training framework, candidates apply directly to the surgical specialty of their choice and then undergo a five or six year training program not including fellowship....
Application Process
With the SET framework, candidates apply directly to the surgical specialty of their choice and then undergo a five or six year training program. Fellowship may be undertaken following the completion of this training program. This structure is different from...
Training Program
Entry into surgical training is changing. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is introducing a ‘Surgical Education and Training’ or SET framework. This will replace the old Basic Surgical Training (BST)/Advanced Surgical Training (AST) framework which will cease in 2007....
Availability/Competition for training positions
In 2007 111 trainees were appointed to SET 1 in Australia....
Availability/Competition for training positions
In 2007, fifteen trainees were appointed to SET 1 in Australia....
Surgery
Surgery is a branch of medicine in which diseases are treated with operative procedures. The ever growing complexity of medical practice has led to increasing doctor specialization and this is particularly evident for surgeons. There are currently nine officially recognized...
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