RACS Educator of Merit - Nominations

RACS have opened nominations for the Educator of Merit - SET Supervisor / SIMG Supervisor of the Year award.

This award is presented by the Academy of Surgical Educators to recognise an exceptional contribution by a SET supervisor/SIMG supervisor toward supporting Trainees or Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) to fulfil the goals, values and mission of the College. The award may be nominated by a member of the regional training board or committee, clinical team, surgical educator colleague, SIMG, Trainee or College staff member and will be awarded in each state or territory of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

This award will be judged on the following criteria:

• Demonstration of the Colleges' goals, values and missions
• Inspirational role modelling as a supervisor
• Understanding and commitment to training and surgical education
• Involvement in training and continuing professional development
• A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or Board accredited supervisor

Further information on the awards and judging criteria, including the nomination form, can be found on the RACS website.

Nominations close 25 June 2024.