Last Update: 16/02/2012 16:55
The College's International Development Program provides a
wide range of initiatives to deliver specialist health services and
develop surgical capacity in Asia and the Pacific. The program is
led by teams of dedicated medical and surgical volunteers who
donate their time and services to perform life changing
operations.
AusAID funded projects
Since 1994, the College's International Development Program has
worked with the Australian Government's overseas aid program,
AusAID, to deliver specialist medical services and training to:
Our projects seek to address the tertiary and secondary health
challenges faced by these developing countries through the
deployment of specialist medical teams, the training of local
medical personneland the procurement of biomedical equipment.
Other projects
Fellows of the College are also involved in a number of other
international aid projects in the tertiary health sector:
For more information please refer to the international visit
schedule and the frequently asked questions page.
International scholarships
The Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons' International
Development Program provides scholarships for surgeons
from developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Donations
The Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons' International
Development Program welcomes donations to extend the range of aid
activities undertaken in the Asia Pacific region.
Symposium
The triennial International Medical Development Symposium
provides a unique opportunity to facilitate discussion between
representatives from host nations and volunteer health
professionals and organisations. It aims to improve the relevance
of medical assistance provided to developing nations across the
Pacific region.
International outreach stories
Read stories about the
College's international outreach activities published in Surgical
News.
Contact
International Development Program
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002 Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9276 7436
Fax: +61 3 9276 7431
Email: international.projects@surgeons.org
As a signatory to the Australian Council for International
Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct, the RACS International
Development Program is committed to high standards in financial
reporting, management and ethical practice. Further information on
the code and its complaints handling procedure is available on the
ACFID
website
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' International
Development Program
facilitates medical education and medical aid without
discrimination
and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political
affiliation.