Prerequisites
- Applicants must have successfully completed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE) prior to the Specialty application closing date, in addition to having a minimum of 52 weeks General Surgery experience which must be completed by the time of application.
- A completed Procedural Skills and Professional Capabilities Form which shows validation by a supervisor of several professional activities and operative procedures is also required. The procedures must be verified during rotations taken in the twelve (12) months prior to the closing date of applications. The form can be found here [insert link to form]
To apply
Check the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Please check you meet the generic requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons by visiting the website: [insert link to RACS Selection Requirements.]
Register your interest with RACS. This must be done even if you have applied before. Click [insert link here] to register with RACS.
Apply via personal emailed
Applicants will be invited to apply via personal emailed link. The 2026 selection form, for 2027 intake, will be available from 18 February 2026, 2pm NZ time, until 10 March 2026, 2pm NZ time. Any applications uploaded outside these times and dates will not be considered.
For those applicants who are submitting an abstract for presentation at the NZAGS ASM 21/22 March 2026, if your abstract is accepted you will be informed in writing on 23 February 2026. This letter can be attached to your application so that this can be scored for your CV.
2026 Selection Regulations
All applicants must comply with the current regulations for the 2027 intake.
The 2026 Selection Regulations for 2027 intake can be found below
Payment
The Selection Processing Fee for General Surgery New Zealand is NZ $828.00 (Inc. GST).
Pay Your Selection fee only when submitting your application
Click [insert link: this link] to pay your selection fee by credit card.
You may also pay via internet banking to ASB Bank
Need assistance?
If you have any queries, please email: