AOA Application
The Australian Orthopaedics Association releases a document regarding selection into training yearly. Link to AOA document portal below.
2022 PROCESS OF AOA APPLICATION
Initial application to apply for Orthopaedic Training is through Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), followed by subsequent application to the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS APPLICATION
Generic Eligibility Requirements
For all eligibility requirements must be met at the time of registrations for all surgical specialities
Permanent residency or citizenship of Australia or New Zealand
Medical Registration
Successful completion of the RACS specific Hand Hygiene Learning Modules from the National Hand Hygiene Initiative
Completion of the RACS Operating with Respect eModule
Successful completion of the Generic Surgical Sciences Exam (GSSE)
AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION APPLICATION
Specialty Specific Eligibility Criteria
Completion of at least 26 working weeks of orthopaedic surgical experience within the last two (2) years at PGY3 level or higher
Successful completion of the Generic Surgical Sciences Exam (GSSE)
Successful completion of a state-licenced Radiation Safety Course
Curriculum Vitae
Candidates must achieve a minimum score of six (6) points on the CV in order to progress to the next stage of Selection. The components scored are:
Surgical and Medical Experience
Maximum 4 points
Skills Courses
Maximum 3 points
Higher Education Qualifications
Maximum 3 points
Research Presentation
Maximum 2 points
Research Publications
Maximum 4 points
Links to RACS and AOA for further information:
RACS Generic Eligibility Requirements for Selection
Regulations for Selection to the AOA 21 Training Program in Orthopaedic Surgery for 2022
