About Us

Welcome to the Department of Surgery
Professor Peter Choong, Head of Department
As Head of the Department of Surgery, I am pleased to introduce the Department that forms the focus for academic activities in surgery at the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne Medical School.
Department of Surgery Precincts
The Department is based across seven campuses of the Melbourne Medical School, all at key hospital sites, as well as conducting academic activities in surgery at other hospitals.


Honorary Titles
This section of the Department of Surgery website has been developed to provide a site that collates information that may be of value to our honorary titles – in essence a single point of information.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical School is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity.


DOS Paid Promotions Process and Dates 2023
This section provides further information regarding the Academic Promotions Guidelines and Academic Promotions Timetables for 2023