The NZOA conducts the selection process, training and assessment of Orthopaedic Surgical Trainees on behalf of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
If you have completed a SET application in previous years login HERE this will take you to Step 1 with some data prefilled
If this is your first time applying, go straight to Step 1 HERE
Selection Registration with RACS Opens Tuesday 10 January
Selection Registration with RACS Closes Tuesday 31 January
Selection Applications Open Wednesday 1 March at 09.00am
Selection Applications Close Wednesday 29 March at 17.00pm
Assessment Reporting Opens Friday 28 April 09.00am
Assessment Reporting Closes Friday 12 May 17.00pm
The Structured Curriculum Vitae is scored out of a potential 20 points. The required components are:
Part 1 Core Experience Maximum 14 points
Work experience 6 points
Skills Courses 4 points
Research Experience 4 points
Part 2 Additional Expertise Maximum 6 points
Higher Degrees 4 points
Cultural Experience 3 points
Personal Statement
A pass in the Clinical Exam is a requirement for application to the NZOA Training Programme from the 2023 year of application (this years applications). Clinical Exam
Each step must be completed and submitted before moving to the next, after each submission a copy will be emailed to you. Once submitted you cannot add additional information to that step. Any questions email Prue Elwood, Education and Training Manager at prue@nzoa.org.nz or 027 586 4336
All applicants
All applications are made through an online application
To receive a copy of the Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Mechanism contact prue@nzoa.org.nz
Further information contact:
Prue Elwood | Education and Training Manager | prue@nzoa.org | 04 913 9898 | 027 586 4336
Additional Resources:
The JDocs Framework is aligned to the RACS Core Competencies and provides junior doctors with the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected for entry to procedural specialist training.
The NZOA Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Policy
New Zealand Orthopaedic trainees who complete the five-year SET Program and succeed in the Fellowship Examinations are eligible to be awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).