Royal Australasian College of Surgeons / Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
⌖ Accredited training posts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand · Australia / New Zealand
Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.
Accredited neurosurgical training posts leading to FRACS in Neurosurgery, with selection based on a structured CV, multi-source feedback, the anatomy examination and a semi-structured interview.
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Not open to international applicants: permanent residency or citizenship of Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand is required (in the Home Region unless the Board Chair approves otherwise).
Specialist (residency-equivalent) training
Accredited neurosurgical training posts leading to FRACS in Neurosurgery, with selection based on a structured CV, multi-source feedback, the anatomy examination and a semi-structured interview.
Australian applicants need general (unconditional) registration with the Medical Board of Australia; applicants with any conditions or undertakings on registration in the five years before the closing date are ineligible.
All documentary evidence must be in English (certified translations required otherwise).
New Zealand permanent residents (non-citizens) must secure the appropriate visa to train in Australian posts.
NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.
Permanent residency or citizenship of Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand; general registration with the Medical Board of Australia or appropriate Medical Council of New Zealand scope; completion of Operating with Respect and the RACS Generic Surgical Sciences Examination; at least 24 weeks' FTE neurosurgical experience in the nominated Home Region in the previous three years; and a score of at least 70% in the NSA Neurosurgery Anatomy Examination.
Specialist (residency-equivalent) training
Trainees are employed in accredited hospital posts; a non-refundable selection application fee of AUD 450 and an Anatomy Examination fee of AUD 563 apply.
Benefits not published in this profile. AUD 450 selection application fee; AUD 563 Neurosurgery Anatomy Examination fee Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.
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Australian applicants need general (unconditional) registration with the Medical Board of Australia; applicants with any conditions or undertakings on registration in the five years before the closing date are ineligible. Neurosurgery Anatomy Examination (minimum 70%, 30% weighting); selection also uses a structured CV (10%), multi-source feedback report (20%), portfolio assessment (10%) and semi-structured interview (30%). All documentary evidence must be in English (certified translations required otherwise). New Zealand permanent residents (non-citizens) must secure the appropriate visa to train in Australian posts.
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