Application & Selection

Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program

The SET Program in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) is the accredited program to obtain Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in the specialty of OHNS.  OHNS trainees are trained at State Government accredited training posts throughout Australia. 

International Medical Graduates

Eligible International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who wish to gain one of the nine specialty qualifications, may apply for surgical training posts.  For more information, visit the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the Australian Medical Council (AMC).

Australian Selection into the OHNS SET Program

Use the links below to access the relevant topic:

  • Eligibility
  • Selection Regulations
  • Modifications to 2021 Selection Regulations
  • Key Dates for 2021
  • Continuous Review Notifications
  • RACS Selection Policies
  • Application Processing Fees
  • Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Selection Initiative
  • Past Offers
  • Enquiries

 

Eligibility

Generic Requirements

Any person wishing to apply for the SET Program in OHNS must satisfy the generic eligibility criteria determined by the RACS. All generic eligibility requirements must be satisfied at the time of registration when applicants must also consent to a full criminal history check including the submission of relevant documentation if required. For more detailed information refer to the RACS generic eligibility requirements for selection.

 

OHNS Specific Requirements

  • Any person wishing to apply for the SET Program in OHNS must also satisfy the ONS specific eligibility requirements outlined in SET Selection Regulations for the 2022 intake.
  • Applicants are also required to submit a Selection Eligibility Form which must be completed by FRACS consultant who is a member of ASOHNS/NZSOHNS.

 

Selection Regulations

The Selection Regulations are subject to annual review and are published on this page each November. 

 

Modifications to the 2021 Regulations

  • Commencing 2021 Applicants will be limited to xxx eligible attempts
  • Situational Judgement Test Pilot 
  • Preference Initiative
  • Publication Scoring:
    - Maximum 4 points
    - Case Reports no longer scored
    - An article or book chapter where the applicant is the first author is scored 2 points.
    - An article or book chapter where the applicant is a second or subsequent author is scored 0.5 of a point.
  • Presentations:
    - Maximum 2 points
    - Virtual meetings accepted

 

Key Dates for 2021

The selection process uses three selection tools, each contributing a weighted score as:

  • Structured Curriculum Vitae 20%
  • Structured Referee Reports 40%
  • Semi-Structured Interview 40%

Only the top ranked suitable applicants will progress to the interview stage.  The number of applicants interviewed will be based on estimated number of positions available in 2022.

 

Selection Registration Opens

TBD January 2021

Selection Registration Closes 

TBD February 2021 

Selection Application Opens 

TBD 2021 

Selection Application Closes 

TBD 2021 

CV Marking 

TBD 2021 

SJT Pilot 

TBD 2021 

Referee Reporting 

TBD 2021 

MMI Interviews 

TBD 2021 

Announcement of Offers 

TBD 2021 

 

Continuous Review Notifications

The Board has mandated the future changes to CV Scoring:

  • 2023 Intake:  A Masters degree by research or thesis will count for 1 point.
  • 2025 Intake:  A PhD relevant or not relevant to medicine will count for 2 points.

 

RACS Selection Policies

Application Processing Fee

All applicants will be charged a non-refundable application processing fee which must be paid at the time of application.

The 2021 fee is $TBC 

 

Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Selection Initiative

One training position is reserved to support selection opportunities for candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI) and who reach the minimum standard for selection as setout in the Regulations.

 

Past Offers

The following shows trainees appointed onto the SET program by commencement year.  (includes deferred offers)

 

2021 Intake

TBA

2020 Intake

12

2019 Intake

17

2018 Intake

22

2017 Intake

13

2016 Intake

6

2015 Intake

12

2014 Intake

19

2013 Intake

15

2012 Intake

15

2011 Intake

6

 

Enquiries

For any enquiries please email OHNStraining@asohns.org.au.  Please note, no advice will be provided over the phone.