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This account is longer active. Posts on X will remain online as an archive, but we won't be posting or monitoring the account. Thank you for following RACS on X. We hope you'll connect with us on Bluesky @ racsurgeons.bsky.social. bit.ly/3FUNP5x

@bolshinskyv We also encourage you to follow our other digital channels like LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, and to make sure you're on our member email list to stay up to date with the latest College news. Thank you for following us on X and we hope you'll connect with us over on Bluesky.

@bolshinskyv Hi Vladimir, you may have noticed engagement on X has declined, and many of our members have moved to Bluesky – a platform similar to X that's free to join and use. We've made the move to ensure we're reaching the surgical community where they’re most active.

What is Bluesky@? How does this initiative help me as a @RACSurgeons fellow? How does this help our patients? How much does this cost the college?

@drbruceashford Hi Bruce, we’ve made the move to Bluesky as our primary platform. While our X account will remain online as an archive, we won’t be posting or actively monitoring it. We encourage you to follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and/or LinkedIn. Thank you for following RACS.

@RACSurgeons Is it possible to be on both platforms?

A reminder that we've moved to Bluesky. As of this Friday 20 June 2025, this account will no longer be active or monitored. Posts on X will remain indefinitely as an archive. Follow us on Bluesky @ racsurgeons.bsky.social bit.ly/3FUNP5x

RACS is now on Bluesky. We’ll be winding down our presence on X over the next week as we launch our Bluesky account. We look forward to sharing College updates on a platform that better reflects our values. Follow us at @ RACSurgeons.bsky.social bit.ly/3FUNP5x

How does US surgical training compare to Australia’s? Dr Ngoc Ha explored this at the ACS Congress with support from the RACS John Buckingham Grant. Read about her insights in Surgical News: tinyurl.com/3pva4a7v #RACS #SurgicalEducation

Meet Dr. Wiremu MacFater, ENT Trainee & 2024 RACS scholarship recipient. His research addresses middle-ear infections in Māori children while mentoring Indigenous medical professionals. Read his story in Surgical News: tinyurl.com/24xrp6ek

Dr. Ashraf Tokhi, RACS scholarships and grant recipient, completes UK Fellowship in advanced Upper GI cancer surgery. Set to bring cutting-edge endoscopic and robotic techniques back to Australia. Read his story in Surgical News: tinyurl.com/2s3unbs3

The traditional @RACSurgeons Women in Surgery photo at #RACS25 Was so wonderful to see the staircase filled with so many surgeons. It is always my favourite moment every year as Chair of Women in Surgery.

Heartfelt thanks and applause for Associate Professor Kerin Fielding at this morning's Women in Surgery breakfast, on all her work, advocacy and support on her last day as RACS President. RACS ASC 2025: asc.surgeons.org #RACS25 #RACSurgeons #womeninsurgery

“Be careful with this word innovation. It’s not always new shiny things.” Professor David Beard, on the potential pitfalls of clinical trials, at this morning's plenary, "From innovation to excellence: supporting the journey". RACS ASC 2025: asc.surgeons.org

“Impact only occurs if it reaches the patient.” Professor Peter Choong on academic surgery, on day three, RACS Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) 2025: asc.surgeons.org #RACS25 #RACSurgeons #academicsurgery #impact #UniversityofMelbourne #professorpeterchoong

For those who couldn’t make it to the RACS ASC this weekend (3-6 May), we’re sharing a little piece of the experience. This stunning Ken Done painting, Postcard from Sydney, is hanging in the International Convention Centre. We wish you were here. #RACS25

Some of our Kiwi surgeons getting ready ahead of the Convocation Ceremony. With 253 new Fellows, this is the largest cohort in recent years to be formally welcomed into the College. #RACS25

The Foundation for Surgery Fundraising Gala took place on Friday evening to raise funds for the Foundation for Surgery and support the work of RACS Global Health. It was inspiring to hear from keynote speakers speak about their work in the Pacific and beyond.

Are you at the RACS ASC in Sydney? Don't forget to visit the RACS booth in the exhibition. Grab your goodie bag and crazy socks (CrazySocks4Docs Day is next month!) or just say "hi" to the friendly College staff. The 93rd RACS Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) runs 3 May-6 May.

We're off and away. Outgoing RACS President, Associate Professor Kerin Fielding, has officially lifted the curtain on the 93rd RACS Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) 2025. asc.surgeons.org #RACS25 #RACSurgeons #RACSASC2025 #innovation #excellence #precision #joinus

Thank you to our platinum partner Medtronic for their support of the RACS ASC 2025. Your partnership plays a vital role in the ASC’s continued success, and we look forward to welcoming you in Sydney for another incredible event. Pop in to see the Medtronic team at booth 33 today.

Shoutout to Gore for their incredible support as a Silver Partner of the RACS ASC 2025. Your contribution is crucial to the success of this event, and we can’t wait to continue this journey together in Sydney. See you there!