Entry Requirements

• Applicants for the Colorectal Surgical Training Post Fellowship program must have successfully completed the Australasian General Surgery training and attained their Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).
• Refer to the  Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand for further information on selection and/or eligibility

Total Training Time

Total: 2 years (24 months) (full-time)

Two years clinical time of Colorectal Surgical training at accredited units throughout Australia and New Zealand. However, one year must be spent outside of a trainee’s home state or country to increase their exposure to the full range of colorectal surgery procedures and the variations in technique.

Three years for those applying for a Research Year on the ANZTBCRS Program  

How to Apply

Applicants must use the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS) application template and apply directly to the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted from 1 April each year and close on 1 May each year.

Frequently Asked Questions