SET PROGRAM IN NEUROSURGERY OVERVIEW

 

What is the Surgical Education and Training Program in Neurosurgery?

The Australian and New Zealand postgraduate qualification required to practice as an independent specialist neurosurgeon in the respective countries is the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Neurosurgery.  The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (the College) is the body accredited and authorised to conduct surgical education and training in Australia and New Zealand and in some regions of Asia . The Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program in Neurosurgery is the accredited training program to obtain the FRACS and operates in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The administration and management of the SET Program in Neurosurgery is delegated to the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (the Society) as an agent of the College. The Board of Neurosurgery (the Board) has dual reporting roles and represents both the College and the Society on all matters relating to the SET Program in Neurosurgery.

 

What is the SET Program Structure and Duration?

The SET Program is structured on a six year sequential curriculum as follows:

 

1. One basic neurosurgical foundational year (SET1)
2. Four specialist neurosurgical clinical years (SET2, SET3, SET5 and SET6)
3. One research year (SET4)

The SET Program duration may be decreased or increased in accordance with the Regulations. Recognition of Prior Learning may be available in accordance with the Regulations.

 

How do I apply for the SET Program in Neurosurgery?

Entry to the SET Program in Neurosurgery is via a competitive selection process. Full details on the application and selelction process, including eligiblity and advice to potentail applicants is available here.

 

Links Click here for the SET Program in Neurosurgery Regulations Click here for the SET Program in Neurosurgery Selection Regulations (2010 Intake Only)