Generic Surgical Science Examination (GSSE)

Details

DATE

SCHEDULE

11-12 June 2025

LOCATION

Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Wellington, Sydney

REGISTRATION DATES

From Mar 18, 2025 to Apr 08, 2025

CONTACT PERSON

Examinations Department

CONTACT

examinations@surgeons.org

Overview 

The Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) is designed to ensure that candidates have demonstrated a minimum standard of knowledge in the surgical sciences of anatomy, pathology and physiology - the foundation of surgical training. Passing the GSSE requires demonstration of this 'minimum standard' of knowledge in each discipline as well as sound knowledge 'across the board'. 

All specialty training boards have introduced the successful completion of the GSSE as a mandatory eligibility requirement for selection. 

Please note that registration for this exam closes at 11:59 AM Midday AEDT/AEST (VIC time zone) on the closing date stipulated, late registrations will not be accepted under any circumstances.  

 

Details

DATE

SCHEDULE

11-12 June 2025

LOCATION

Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Wellington, Sydney

REGISTRATION DATES

From Mar 18, 2025 to Apr 08, 2025

CONTACT PERSON

Examinations Department

CONTACT

examinations@surgeons.org

Exam Timeline

Apply

An 'APPLY NOW' button will appear on the Blue ribbon above when registrations open, to allow you to register using our New registration portal.

Refer to the 'Dates and Locations section for dates and further details about registering for the General Surgical Science examination.

Sitting the exam

This area contains essential information about examination day.

Results

This area contains further information about exam scoring and passing requirements as well as receiving results.