Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The RACS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program has been developed to closely align with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) CPD registration standard and recertification requirements set by the Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa - Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).  

All medically registered practitioners are required to undertake an annual CPD program. Active RACS Fellows are to participate in the RACS program or an alternative CPD program that is recognised by RACS. PGY3+ Doctors in a surgically affiliated field can also participate in the RACS program.

You must be a financial member of RACS to be compliant with your CPD.

  • RACS CPD Home

    Ensure your ongoing medical registration by joining the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) continuing professional development (CPD) Home.

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  • How do I join the RACS CPD program?

    RACS is an accredited CPD program in Aotearoa New Zealand and an accredited CPD home in Australia.

    Here you will find information about the RACS CPD program for "Surgically affiliated practitioners (PGY3+)" in Australia and Vocationally registered surgeons in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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  • What is CPD? 

    CPD is a requirement for registered medical practitioners who are engaged in any form of practice in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

    Here you will find information about our program and how we support you in your CPD and registration needs.

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  • How do I complete my CPD?

    CPD Online is available to you to help you manage and track your CPD.

    Here you will find information about how the program is personalised to meet your learning needs.

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  • What activities does RACS provide?

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  • Guides, Policies & Standards

    Here you will find information about our guides, policies standards.

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  • CPD Program FAQ's

    Here is a list of common questions the CPD team answers.

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