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GSA Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award

NOMINATIONS FOR TERM 1 AND TERM 2 2025 ARE NOW OPEN

Please complete the fields below to nominate a General Surgeon trainer/supervisor from the 2025 clinical training year, who you believe demonstrated the attributes outlined in the below criteria for the GSA Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award.
NOMINATOR DETAILS:
Your full name:(Required.)
Your 6-digit RACS ID:(Required.)
Your hospital and training state:(Required.)
Please note that the Award is for the 2025 clinical training year, and therefore only a General Surgeon Supervisor/Trainer connected to Term 1 and/or Term 2 2025 is eligible to be nominated.
NOMINEE DETAILS:
Please enter the name of the person you are Nominating:(Required.)
Please enter the hospital of the person you are Nominating:(Required.)
Please enter the state/territory of the person you are Nominating:(Required.)
NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
  • a statement on how the General Surgeon nominee (supervisor or trainer) has made a significant contribution to the General Surgery Training Program.
PLEASE ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE (1) OF THE CRITERION BELOW
  • Outline why you feel that the nominee should be recognised by the Award.
  • Include examples of where the nominee has displayed the attributes outlined.
PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS:

The nominee demonstrates a commitment to ensuring all trainees, trainers, supervisors and other medical staff are demonstrating professional behavior in relation to medico, legal and ethical issues.
HEALTH ADVOCACY

The nominee demonstrates a commitment to ensuring trainees are aware of their own welfare and well-being. The nominee actively promotes and supports health maintenance of trainees.
COMMUNICATION

The nominee develops rapport, trust and openness with trainees and establishes positive relationships. The nominee encourages dialogue to discuss issues and problems relating to patient care. The nominee fosters a supportive environment where trainees and colleagues are able to comfortably express opinions.
COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP


The nominee works and encourages a collaborative environment amongst all medical colleagues and demonstrates a respectful attitude to ensure effective functioning of the team.
SCHOLARSHIP & TEACHING

The nominee facilitates and encourages the continued learning and education of trainees. The nominee actively promotes professional development through the ability to attend trainees' days and educational meetings. The nominee shares technical and medical knowledge through the clinical environment.
Nominations must be received by 12.00pm on Tuesday 10th March 2026.

Queries? Please contact:
Erin Purcell (Program Coordinator - Online Education, Research & Recognition)
Email: trainee.ctte@generalsurgeons.com.au
Phone: +61 3 8664 4710