Thank you for your interest in attending the 2021 DCAS Course. RACS Section of Academic Surgery provides 15 complimentary student places annually for attendance at the DCAS course.
To apply for a complimentary registration, please complete the online expression of interest form by 5:00pm AEST on Friday 26 February 2021. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Submission Deadline
5:00pm AEDT, Friday 26 February 2021
Notification of Acceptance
Tuesday 16 March 2021
Important Information
Please ensure you have the following documents to upload prior to starting your application form
Confirmation of Enrolment
Confirmation of enrolment as a medical student in 2021 or a letter / email from your Dean / Supervisor or university confirming your medical student status
Office Bearer Role Verification
A letter or email from current Society Chair / President verifying any office bearer roles held with university surgical interest groups
Please note
Should you miss out on a complimentary medical student registration, medical students are encouraged to register for the DCAS course online.
Should an applicant receive complimentary registration to the DCAS course, all other associated costs of participation such as travel and accommodation are at the applicant’s personal expense.
- Research Fellows
- Surgical trainees
- Medical students
- Early career academics
- Any surgeon who has ever considered involvement with publication or presentation of any academic work
The DCAS Course precedes the Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) which commences Tuesday 11 May 2021. Please visit asc.surgeons.org for fees and to register.
Successful applicants for the DCAS Course should consider maximising their attendance and registering to attend the ASC. Even if you are not selected for a complimentary place at the DCAS Course, you may register to attend the DCAS Course and/or the ASC.
Contact Us
Conferences and Events Department
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
P: +61 3 9249 1117 E: dcas@surgeons.org