Abstract submissions now open

Abstract submissions are now open for RACS WA Papers Day 2026, to be held in conjunction with the Free Papers Session of the RACS WA South West General Surgery Conference 2026 on 7–8 November 2026, at Saltwater Busselton.

Open to presenters from across all nine surgical specialties, RACS WA Papers Day provides an excellent opportunity to showcase original research, clinical innovation and quality improvement initiatives to colleagues from across the Western Australian surgical community.

Abstracts should align with the 2026 conference theme, 'Basic to Complex, Complexity to Complication', highlighting advancements, challenges and lessons that contribute to excellence in surgical practice.

We encourage all eligible Fellows, SET Trainees (including those on research pathways), SIMG's, junior doctors, interns, service registrars, medical officers, and medical students in WA medical schools to submit an abstract and be part of this outstanding educational event. Eligible presenters will have the opportunity to compete for the prestigious Gordon Baron-Hay Medal, recognising excellence in surgical research and presentation. Please see further details on eligibility for the Gordon Baron-Hay award, and other awards available.

Abstract submissions close on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Find out more here.

Registrations: Now Open 

When: Thursday 27 & Friday 28 August 2026 (Welcome Function - Wednesday 26 August)

Where: Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory

Who: Fellows, Trainees, SIMG's and Medical Students

The NT, WA & SA Tristate Annual Scientific Meeting returns on 27 & 28 August 2026 at the Darwin Convention Centre, NT. 

This year’s meeting offers participants a unique insight into the opportunities, limitations, experiences and landscapes of the Top End that both influence and shape our surgical practice. Our theme pays tribute to the legacy of rural surgical pioneers, the ingenuity demanded by remote practice, and the opportunities that arise from the very limitations inherent to frontier surgery.

Under the theme Outreach and Reaching Out, the meeting will bring together experts to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and explore innovative approaches to care across our regions. The ASM will explore thought-provoking and clinically relevant content that reflects the realities of surgical practice in rural and remote Australia. While this is a Tristate meeting, we warmly welcome our colleagues from across Australia, particularly those from the northern part of the country, as well as Aoteraoa New Zealand, who face many of the same challenges as those practicing across the NT, WA and SA.

The meeting provides a valuable opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues. Proceedings will commence with the welcome function at Darwin Parliament House on the Speakers Green on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The two-day scientific program, which will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre, will provide insightful sessions that challenge conventional thinking and encourage meaningful reflection on contemporary surgical practice.

15 CPD Points + the opportunity to meet the mandatory CAPE requirements of the principles of 'Addressing Health Inequities', 'Professionalism' & 'Ethical Practice'. 

Find out more and register here! We look forward to welcoming you to Darwin! 

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

The much-anticipated biennial RACS WA South West General Surgery Conference WA 2026 is returning on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November 2026 at an exciting new venue, the Saltwater Busselton.

The theme of this year’s conference, 'Basic to Complex, Complexity to Complication', mirrors the surgical career path: A progression from foundational skills to the cutting edge of medical science. As surgery evolves through technical innovation and precision, the focus is no longer just managing the intricate nature of modern procedures, but also eliminating the complications that often follow them.

South West General Surgery Conference 2026 Conveners, Dr Nikhil Agrawal, Dr Jacinta Cover & Dr Senarath Werapitiya, invite you to be part of this exciting conference, which is set to offer a thoughtfully curated and highly beneficial program for delegates. 

Find out more and register here.