Governance

The College constitution sets out the rules governing the operation of the College and provides the College with methods that can be used to resolve disputes, outline the College’s basic expectations, and they define the rules governing the company’s directors and shareholders regarding the company’s operations, the roles and responsibilities of members and directors and rules which govern various internal management activities such as Council elections and meetings of members.

All College members' are bound by the constitution.

Read the ACCSM Constitution

The College By-Laws set the rules and procedures that govern the internal management and operations of the College. Council created the By-Laws during the College’s formation, and they can be amended as needed.
 
College By-Laws cover topics including the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Censors, and procedures for meetings, voting, and other activities.
 
By-Laws are important for consistent, transparent corporate governance and provide a clear framework for how decisions are made and how business is conducted. 

Read the ACCSM By-Laws

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See the ACCSM Committee structure

To be the leading institution in cosmetic surgery and medicine education in Australia. To deliver high-quality, evidence-based training, fostering excellence and innovation in the practice of cosmetic surgery and medicine, while maintaining of the highest standards by ensuring compliance with national standards and regulations.

The ACCSM Strategic Plan

Membership of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM) provides patients with an assurance that ACCSM Members meet the highest standards. 
The aim of this Code is to protect the public by making these standards transparent and ensuring that they are met. The Code also establishes transparent complaints and external adjudication processes.
 
The ACCSM promotes and endorses truthful, ethical and informative advertising, and the provision of appropriate information to patients and potential patients.

Read the ACCCSM Code of Practice

Read the ACCSM policies and procedures here.

Accreditation Policy and Procedure for Practices - Cosmetic Surgery Training

Admission to Fellowship Policy - Medical Faculty

Admission to Fellowship Policy - Surgical Faculty

Assessment Policy - Surgical Faculty

Code of Conduct - Surgical Trainees

Code of Conduct - Medical Trainees

Complaints Policy

Conflict of Interest Declaration Form

Conflict of Interest Policy

Diversity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Examination Conduct Policy

Feedback Policy - Surgical Faculty

Flexible Training Policy - Surgical Faculty

Flexible Training Procedure - Surgical Faculty

Grievance Policy

Privacy Policy

Recognition of Prior Learning - Surgical Training | Application Form

Recognition of Prior Learning - Surgical Training Policy

Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Policy

Relationships with Industry Policy

Remediation in Training Policy - Surgical Faculty

Remediation in Training Procedure - Surgical Faculty

Social Media Guidelines

Special Consideration Application Form

Special Consideration Policy

Special Consideration Procedure

Telehealth Policy

Trainee Selection Policy - Surgical Program

Trainee Selection Procedure - Surgical Program

Wellbeing Policy Statement

Withdrawal from Training Policy - Surgical