Key Dates at a Glance

• 1 April: Applications open
• 1 May: Applications close (11:59pm AEST)
• 1 June: Referee reports due
• Mid June: Shortlisting
• Late July: Interviews

• Applications must be submitted via the ANZTBCRS online application form
• Closing date: 1 May, 11:59pm AEST
• A non-refundable application fee must be paid at submission
• FRACS evidence is required before interview (application may be submitted prior to results)

• Applicants must adhere to principles of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility
• Plagiarism and misrepresentation are considered academic misconduct
• Misconduct may result in penalties and notification to relevant bodies

• Applicants may elect a Research Year in their first year
• Maximum of 4 research positions available
• Research proposal, supervisor, and institution details must be submitted
• Supervisor must be included as a referee
• Board may request revisions before approval

Important: Referees must have worked directly with the applicant within the past 2½ years to be eligible to complete a referee report.

Current Training Board Members cannot act as referees.

You must nominate 8 referees in total, including two Mandatory Referees.

Mandatory Referee 1 | *Does not need to be a Colorectal Surgeon:

• Direct Clinical Supervisor (for Clinical Year applicants), or
• Research Supervisor (for Research Year applicants)

Mandatory Referee 2: Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

The remaining referees must include one from each of the following categories:

• Surgical Fellow
• Surgical Registrar (including SET Trainee)
• Nursing Professional (e.g. General Nurses, Stomal Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Theatre Nurse, Cancer Care or Nurse Unit Manager)
• Allied Health Professional (e.g. Physiotherapist, Dietitian, Social Worker, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Radiographer)
• Clinical Administration Staff (e.g. Ward/Unit Clerk, Outpatient Clinic Coordinator, Surgical/Theatre Bookings, Patient Services, Research Coordinator)
• Other clinical or medical role (any relevant clinical/medical colleague — may be from the categories above)

• Reports are automatically requested after submission
• Applicants should confirm referee availability beforehand
• All reports must be received by 1 June

• Assessment weighting: Cover Letter/CV (20%), Research (20%), References (20%)
• Scores are independently assessed by Board members
• Applicants are shortlisted by mid-June
• Applicants are notified following shortlisting

• Interviews are conducted online
• Duration: 20 minutes (strictly enforced)
• Panel includes ANZTBCRS Board members
• Weighting includes Interview (40%)
• Final outcome determined post-interview

• Existing Fellows are allocated placements first
• New applicants allocated based on interview outcome and preferences
• Maximum intake determined annually by the Board

Applicants considering overseas training must submit required documentation.

• Applicants will be notified by the ANZTBCRS Chair
• Feedback is available on request
• Applicants may reapply the following year