Operating with Respect for Fellows
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
About this session
The Operating with Respect course delivers advanced training in recognising, managing and preventing discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment in surgery. It provides practical strategies and skills to respond to unacceptable behaviour, promotes reflection and self-awareness, and challenges common biases. The course is compulsory for Surgical Supervisors and Committee members and is also available to Fellows and Specialist International Medical Graduates.
Course Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Appraise why a culture of respect matters 2. Evaluate behaviours that support respectful environments 3. Recognise the importance of resilience in maintaining respectful interactions 4. Practise how to address unacceptable behaviours.
Eligibility
This course is compulsory for Surgical Supervisors and Committee Members. It is also available to Fellows and Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who are either Members of RACS or of other Colleges. You are not eligible to attend if you are not a Fellow or SIMG.
Course Fees
RACS Members (Fellows or SIMGs): A$400 or NZ$430 (fully refundable if course is attended). Non-members (Fellows or SIMGs of other Colleges): A$650 or NZ$700 (non-refundable, even if course is attended).
Delivery
In person 1-day course. Duration: 1 day (7 hours). All courses run from 8:15am – 4:00pm local time. Course dates and registration for 2027 will be open by November 20, 2026.