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Orthopaedic Surgery - New Zealand

The responsibility of the administration of the Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical Education Training (SET) program of RACS has been delegated to the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA).

SET selection specialty specific eligibility requirements

Information for selection into the Orthopaedic Surgery New Zealand SET program can be found on the NZOA website at the link below.

Past offers

In 2017 ten (10)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2018.
In 2018 fifteen (15)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2019.
In 2019 fourteen (14)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2020.
In 2020 twelve (12)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2021.
In 2021 fifteen (15)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2022.
In 2022 twelve (12)* Trainees were appointed into the SET Program to commence in 2023.

*Includes deferred offers.