Professor Julian Smith recognised internationally for his contribution to surgical education

Professor Julian Smith

Head, Department of Surgery at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health Professor Julian Smith was recently recognised for his contribution to surgical education when inducted as a member of the new American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators™. 

One of only 91 esteemed surgeons from seven countries, Professor Smith, who is also Head, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Monash Health, was selected into membership at the prestigious Academy’s first induction ceremony in Chicago on 3 October 2018.

Beyond his educational roles as Professor of Surgery at Monash University, Professor Smith has held multiple leadership positions pertaining to Cardiothoracic Surgery education and training at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has also edited three surgical textbooks and published a spectrum of papers on surgical education research.

Professor Smith said this American award represents a significant international endorsement of his contribution to and leadership in undergraduate surgical teaching and postgraduate surgical training over many years.

“My membership of the Academy will facilitate international collaborations across all domains of surgical education to ensure that Monash University remains at the cutting edge of surgical teaching for our medical students,” Professor Smith said.

“It will also ensure the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons provides international best practice with respect to the education and training of surgeons.”

Professor Smith is also a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Academy of Surgical Educators and a Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organisation of surgeons founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College has more than 80,000 members and is the largest organisation of surgeons in the world.