The Regulations for Selection to the AOA 21 Training Program for the 2028 intake have been published.
As most members are aware, the Selection process is reviewed on an annual basis. The FTC strives for a balanced approach, with consideration for the needs of the community, members, training program, and regulatory standards in developing a fair and comprehensive Selection process. To maintain consistency, in 2027 the FTC will continue using interviews and verbal referee reports introduced in 2023, and the orthopaedic multiple choice question (OMCQ) test introduced in 2025.
Application for Direct Accreditation
The AOA, in partnership with the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA), has submitted a Stage 1 application to the AMC and MCNZ seeking direct accreditation of the Orthopaedic Surgery training programs under the Australia New Zealand College of Surgeons (ANZCOS).
If the application is successful, in the future, applicants will no longer be required to complete the RACS registration step before applying to the training program.
The ANZCOS application is currently under consideration by the AMC and MCNZ, and we will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available. In the meantime, applicants should continue to follow the current selection process requirements.
For more details on the Selection process for the 2028 intake, please refer to the 2028 Training Program Selection Regulations or view the 2028 Selection FAQs.
Should you have any questions about Selection, please don’t hesitate to email selection@aoa.org.au.