Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Surgery from the Sydney Medical School offers a flexible online learning program, introducing and developing knowledge and skills in surgical specialty areas, professionalism, leadership, and research. Designed for medical graduates, surgical trainees, and surgeons, the program helps students prepare for RACS GSSE examinations and enhance their careers in surgery or academic settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our Graduate Certificate in Surgery will allow you to pursue your interests and is designed to introduce and develop your knowledge and skills in surgical specialty areas as well as non-technical areas such as professionalism, leadership and research.
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Surgery requires the completion of 24 credit points of surgery selective units of study. This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. All stream specific units are online, with the exception of microsurgery. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences. Unit of study table: Surgery This program is directed by Associate Professor Anthony Glover and Dr Chris Nahm.
Teaching:
This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. Experience thoughtful, structured online learning that will influence your practice by enhancing your understanding of evidence-based medicine and improving your clinical decision making
Careers:
Surgeons have the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional hospitals and large metro public or private hospitals. Graduates may pursue careers in all areas of surgery specialisation and the program offers training for those interested in pursuing a career in academic surgery.
- Tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle while preparing effectively for the GSSE.
