RACS WA had the privilege of hosting the RACS WA, SA & NT Tristate Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 in the stunning landscape of Broome from 1 – 3 August, 2024. Conveners, Assoc. Prof. Ming Yew and Dr. Sharon Lee, crafted a comprehensive program that facilitated critical discussions with key stakeholders in the room on the theme of ‘‘Culture, Accountability & Diversity’.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this enriching experience. We look forward to continuing these essential conversations and driving forward progress in the years to come.

We are grateful to our valued sponsors, whose support was integral to the success of this meeting:

• Australian Defence Force Careers
• Gore
• iScribe
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech
• MDA National
• Medtronic
• MIGA
• Polynovo
• Smith & Nephew
• Solventum
• 3D Matrix
• Western Diagnostic Pathology

along with our Destination Partner: Business Events Perth and our Travel Grant Partner: Bartons.

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

On behalf of the organising committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 4^th Southwest General Surgery Conference, taking place from 22 - 24 November 2024 in Bunbury. We are thrilled to host this gathering of minds dedicated to advancing the field of general surgery.

This Conference themes of Learn, Share and Transcend seek to create a vibrant platform for surgical professionals, researchers and educators to share knowledge, explore innovative practices and discuss the latest advancements in our field. The Conference offers the opportunity to attend insightful presentations, participate in engaging discussions and connect with peers who share your passion for surgical excellence. 

We are honoured to have a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers who are leaders in their specialties and we encourage you to take advantage of the diverse range of workshops and panels designed to enrich your expertise and inspire new ideas.

I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and partners for their generous support, as well as to all of you for attending and making this conference a successful and memorable experience.

Let us embark on this journey together, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation in our pursuit of surgical excellence.

Thank you for your participation and enjoy the conference!

Warm regards,

Dr Nikhil Agrawal, FRACS

Dr Jacinta Cover, FRACS

Dr Marcus Ong, FRACS

Dr Tina Dilevska, FRACS

Register now to secure your place.   

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN

Submissions close 11 October 2024. 

The RACS WA International Women's Day High Tea, hosted by the RACS WA Women in Surgery Advisory Group and held on Saturday 9th March at the elegant Crystal Club Lounge in Crown Towers, was well attended by Fellows, Trainees, SIMGs and medical students. The event provided a platform for networking, mentorship, and recognition of the contributions of women in surgery. Against the backdrop of panoramic views, the guest speaker was Jahney Smith, founder of Club Shakas, a women’s only surfing club where no one can surf. Jahney’s inspiring presentation encouraged guests to ‘just have a go’ at doing something out of their comfort zone and persevere with it.

We extend our thanks to our valued event partners - Aston Martin Barbagallo Perth, MDA National and Nexus Hospitals.

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The aim of this one-day workshop, held on Saturday 4 November 2023, was to provide Younger Fellows & Trainees with an introduction to the planning and ongoing management of non-clinical prerequisites for establishing a professional private practice.  

This one-day workshop provided an interesting program addressing areas including:

• Rooms & Fitouts
• Practice administration
• Financial and practice business structures
• Marketing within AHPRA guidelines
• Creating relationships between Fellows and referring doctors, staff, private hospitals and private insurance companies
• Medico-legal aspects
• Identifying pressures and strategies to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We thank our valued event partners - Avant Mutual, Magentus Practice Management, MDA National, MIGA, Montserrat Day Hospitals, Perfect Practice & Smith Coffey.