PFET Program in Transplant Surgery

Programme overview

RACS-accredited post-fellowship education and training program in transplantation surgery, delivered by GSA. Accredited posts listed by GSA include renal, renal/pancreas and liver posts at Australian hospitals (e.g. Austin, Fiona Stanley, John Hunter, Monash, Princess Alexandra, Royal Adelaide, Royal Melbourne, Royal North Shore, Royal Prince Alfred, Sir Charles Gairdner, Westmead, Flinders) plus NZ, UK and Canadian posts.

Source intake statement at last review: Official GSA page; 2027-intake selection closed (2 Mar 2026); next intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Selection by CV (30%), referee reports (30%), interview (40%); offers depend on accredited transplant positionsCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

AHPRA general registration for Australian applicantsCaptured from the official source listed below

Language

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Visa or work authorisation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

2026-03-02 (2027 intake, closed)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

2027Captured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Annual; 2027 intake selection opened 2 Feb 2026, closed 2 Mar 2026, interviews 26 Jun 2026Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Depends on accredited positions and availabilityCaptured from the official source listed below

How to apply

Selection application form via GSA PFET selection pageCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

Liz Pedersen, PFET Executive Officer, +61 8 8229 6210Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

FRACS in General Surgery, Urology or Vascular Surgery; or passed the RACS Fellowship Examination in one of those; or enrolled for the May sitting in the application year. Current AHPRA general registration (NZ: general or restricted general), Australian/NZ citizenship or permanent residency, medical indemnity.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Proof of fellowship/exam or May exam enrolment; proof of registration; proof of citizenship or PR; proof of indemnity; completed selection application formCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Fees and upfront expenses

Application fee AUD 550 (inc GST); annual training fee AUD 2,500 (inc GST) for 2025, 10% administration fee if not in clinical trainingCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

General Surgeons Australia (GSA) Transplant Training Committee

General Surgeons Australia (GSA) Transplant Training Committee in Adelaide, Australia hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Transplant Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.