Selection
Entry into the SET training programme in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is highly competitive.
Applicants are required to meet the RACS generic eligibility criteria and the NZ PRS specialty specific selection criteria. RACS eligibility criteria are published annually on the RACS website. NZ PRS Selection Regulations are reviewed and updated annually, approved by the RACS Education Committee and published on this page.
The selection process explores the abilities, experience, work performance and personal qualities of applicants that would enable them to perform the required duties of a SET trainee, achieve the objectives of the SET programme, and become a skilled and highly competent Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
All enquiries must be sent in writing to training@plasticsurgery.org.nz.
The Clinical Examination will be an eligibility requirement in 2025 (for the 2026 training year).
Applicants are limited to three eligible attempts.
From 2022, CV scoring for Professional Development will only score activities undertaken post-graduation from medical school.
All potential applicants should review and be familiar with the 2025 PRS SET Selection Regulations
SET Selection timetable 2025
Selection Registration opens – Tuesday 7 January, 12 noon AEDT
Selection Registration closes – Friday 31 January, 12 noon AEDT
Selection application opens – Wednesday 19 February
Selection application closes – Thursday 27 March
Referee reporting opens – Thursday 24 April
Referee reporting closes – Wednesday 21 May, 8pm AEST
PRS Interviews: Thursday 19 June, Wellington
Last date for first round offers – Friday 25 July
Last date for final offers – Friday 7 November
Selection registration is via the RACS website. NOTE: this step is essential even if you have applied previously. Applications cannot be accepted if registration has not been completed.
Applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee at the time of application. This will be collected by RACS on behalf of NZAPS at the time of application. The application fee is based on cost recovery and has been set at $1,500 (excl. GST) for 2024 applications.
