The Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS) at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) was established in 2014 and is the primary hub for surgical research and education at RPA. The IAS aims to be at the forefront of leading surgical practice and patient care.

Research within surgery covers a broad range of areas and involves many processes and support structures to be implemented successfully. The IAS aim to strengthen the capacity of surgical departments to undertake research and is working on a number of key interventions including:

• Identifying and documenting research being undertaken at RPA and the resources available within each surgical department.
• Implementing strategies to enhance research being undertaken, including enhancing access to resources, identifying and supporting key leaders in research and developing units of study and short-courses.
• Implementing strategies to address the identified resource needs within each surgical department including academic and research leadership, information technology infrastructure and access to laboratories and support services.

Research Departments and Services