Surgical Education and Training (SET) - Urological Society Australia New Zealand, an association for urological surgeons

Urology training is part of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon's Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program. This program started in 2008. It involves a re-think and re-structure of surgical training, as it moves away from the old apprenticeship model where surgery was taught as a craft, to an adult learning model where learning is self-directed, experiential, and reflective.

The SET Program in Urology is designed to improve the quality and efficiency of surgical education and training. It enables early selection into specialty training, and streamlines the training experience.

The SET Program in Urology is delivered by the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) under an arrangement with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). The management of the training program is the responsibility of the Board of Urology, otherwise known as the Training, Accreditation and Education Committee (TA&E Committee).

The SET Program in Urology aims to select, train and educate people with the ability to acquire the necessary surgical skills and competencies to become excellent urologists. The Board of Urology looks for potential, recognizing that past behaviour predicts future performance. The Board promotes ethical values and principles, and supports and encourages continued learning throughout a professional career.

The Selection Process for 2011

Information regarding the selection process for the 2013 intake (to be conducted during 2012) is provided below.

There are two stages in the selection process:

Stage 1 - Registration for Selection

Opens: 11 January 2012 (12 noon AEDT)
Closes: 17 February 2012 (5.00 pm AEDT)

All stage 1 registrations are conducted on-line through via the College website www.surgeons.org

All generic eligibility requirements must be satisfied at the time of registration. Details regarding the generic eligibility requirements and the registration process are available from the College website. Details regarding the urology specific eligibility requirements are available here.

Stage 2: Application Process

Opens: 14 March 2012 (12.00 noon (AEDT)
Closes: 5 April 2012 (12.00 noon AEDT)

The application process for those who are registered (see stage 1 above) will open and close as advertised above. During this time registered applicants who are eligible will have access to the application form which will be available from the USANZ website www.usanz.org.au. Late applications will not be considered. A non-refundable fee will be charged for application to the SET Program in Urology.

Note: The SET Urology interviews will be held in June 2012.

Should you wish to apply for the 2013 intake, please refer to the information below:

SET Urology Selection - General Overview 2012 (including CV Scoresheet)