Program Overview

Introduction to the Science for Surgeons Course

The Science for Surgeons Course is designed for those sitting the RACS Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE).

Course Details

2025 Course Details

• Dates: 20 January 5 September 2025
• Venue: Via ZOOM video conferencing
• Cost: $5,000.00 for the full year

Course Convenor

• Dr Ali Mirjalili, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Medical Imaging, Department of Surgery, University of Auckland

Key Aspects of the Programme

• Weekly 1-hour evening online via ZOOM lecture 67pm commencing 25 January 2024
• Taught by Auckland Clinical anatomy Team, Department of Anatomy with Radiology at FMHS and by leading surgical specialists within Te Whatu Ora
• Curriculums based on the SET generic Surgical Sciences Examination curriculum
• One-week residential course 2-6 September 8am4pm at the University of Auckland covering Anatomy, Physiology and Immunology

Program Structure

The program includes a combination of online lectures and a residential course, providing a comprehensive curriculum based on the SET generic Surgical Sciences Examination.

Faculty and Research

The course is taught by the Auckland Clinical anatomy Team and leading surgical specialists, indicating a strong faculty and research focus in the field of surgical sciences.

Admission and Fees

• The course fee is $5,000.00 for the full year
• The course is designed for those sitting the RACS Generic Surgical Sciences Examination, implying specific admission criteria related to this examination.