Surgical Education and Training (SET)

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.

Information regarding selection for for the 2011 intake (to be conducted during 2010) is provided below.

There are two stages in the selection process.  

Stage 1 - Registration for Selection

Opens: 13 January 2010 (12 noon AEDT)
Closes: 19 February 2010 (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.

Step 2: Application Process

Opens: 12 March 2010 (12.00 noon AEDT)
Closes: 6 April 2010 (12.00 noon AEDT)

The application process for those who are registered (see step 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. For 2010 the application fee will be $AUD616 including GST. 

Further information regarding the selection process will be provided shortly.

1. SET Selection 2010 - Overview of Process

2. Frequently Asked Questions - SET Selection 2010