Training for Junior Doctors
CTEC has developed workshops to assist junior doctors (“JDocs”) develop practical surgical and medical skills. Recent feedback from this group has indicated that there may be limited opportunities to be exposed to certain surgical procedures and techniques and even less opportunity to repeatedly practise and consolidate new technical skills. Developing these qualities and skills required for professional advancement is essential for Junior Doctors.
The content of the CTEC workshops has been based on the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' JDocs Framework which outlines the competencies relating to surgical and medical skills required for junior doctors to successfully enter a SET Training program.
The workshops offered by CTEC for Junior Doctors cover introductory and intermediate surgical skills, airway skills, wound management skills and emergency skills. These training workshops will help prepare the pre-vocational doctor when applying for a RACS SET Training place.
Are you planning to apply for SET? Find more information here about the CTEC Generic Surgical Sciences Training Course
The complete range of workshops and educational events suitable for junior doctors are listed below.
CTEC Calendar
Core Skills: Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Unaccredited Registrars, Junior SET Trainees in General Surgery and Junior GSET Trainees. IMGs under supervision or progressing to an alternative pathway to FRACS., It is recommended participants have laparoscopic and suturing experience. This workshop is not suitable for Junior Doctors below the level of Unaccredited Registrar.Core Skills: Workshop in Neck Dissection for Thyroid Carcinoma
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse) Suitable for: Consultants, Fellows, RMOs, Unaccredited Registrars & SET Trainees in Endocrine, General and Head & Neck Surgery. IMGs under supervision or progressing towards an alternative pathway to FRACS., Assistant Theatre Nurse positions available.Core Skills: Plastic Surgery Lower Limb Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse)Available (observer) Suitable for: This workshop is designed as two concurrent full day Trainee Sessions. Junior Trainee Session: Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Registrars & Junior SET Trainees in Plastic Surgery. Senior Trainee Session: For Senior SET Trainees and Fellows, Limited positions for Observers and for assistant Theatre Nurses.Feb 27
2026
JDocs: Emergency Airways
Workshop
Sold out (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. It is highly relevant for those interested in applying for anaesthetics, ED, ICU and surgical specialties.Mar 6
2026
Core Skills: Vascular Surgery Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse)Available (observer) Suitable for: Vascular and General Surgery SET Trainees, GSET Trainees at Level 1 and above and suitably credentialed rural surgical practitioners., IMGs under supervision or progressing towards an alternative pathway to FRACS. Limited positions available for Unaccredited Registrars with strong surgical experience and an interest in Vascular Surgery, for Observers and assistant Theatre Nurses.Mar 13
2026
JDocs: Emergency Procedures
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. It is highly relevant for those interested in applying for anaesthetics, ED, ICU and surgical specialties.May 3
2026
Core Skills: Plastic Surgery Flaps
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (observer) Suitable for: Consultants, Fellows and Trainees in Plastic Surgery. Observer places available.May 8
2026
JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers & Unaccredited Registrars.May 21
2026
JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. Limited places available for Rural Generalists who may be required to assist on laparoscopic surgeries at rural and remote hospitals.May 30
2026
Core Skills: Plastic Surgery Upper Limb Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor)Available (nurse) Suitable for: Junior and Senior Trainees and Unaccredited Registrars with an interest in Plastic Surgery. IMGs under supervision or progressing towards an alternative pathway to FRACS. Limited Theatre Nurse positions are available.Jun 19
2026
JDocs: Emergency Airways
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. It is highly relevant for those interested in applying for anaesthetics, ED, ICU and surgical specialties.Sep 3
2026
JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. Limited places available for Rural Generalists who may be required to assist on laparoscopic surgeries at rural and remote hospitals.Sep 4
2026
Core Skills: Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills Workshop
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Unaccredited Registrars, Junior SET Trainees and Core Training GSET Trainees Levels 1-3. , Doctors at RMO level and above who have completed CTEC’s Core Skills or JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery are welcome.Oct 23
2026
General Surgery Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Core GSET Trainees, Early SET Trainees in General Surgery. IMGs under supervision or progressing towards an alternative pathway to FRACS., Limited places for Unaccredited Registrars and Resident Medical Officers.Nov 12
2026
JDocs: Emergency Procedures
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers and Unaccredited Registrars. It is highly relevant for those interested in applying for anaesthetics, ED, ICU and surgical specialties.Nov 20
2026
JDocs: Introduction to Surgical Skills
Workshop
Available (doctor) Suitable for: Junior Doctors - Interns, Resident Medical Officers & Unaccredited Registrars.Nov 27
2026
