title: Role of trainees' (residents') associations in surgical education and training.
abstract: Surgical education and training is evolving as new educational techniques are developed amidst a greater societal requirement and pressure for a greater number of surgeons. The methods of delivering this education and training vary between institutions, but all have the common aim to produce effective well-rounded surgeons who are capable of providing a safe and competent service that is relevant to the society within which they work.
authors.affiliation: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' Trainees' Association (RACSTA), College of Surgeons' Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. dr_mjp@bigpond.net.au
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: Juanita
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pappalardo
authors.forename: Adrian B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Cresswell