FPM by-laws

The by-laws govern the conduct and management of the Faculty of Pain Medicine.

FPM by-law 1 - Faculty of Pain Medicine Board
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This document outlines by-law 1, which defines the structure, roles, and operational procedures of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) Board.

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FPM by-law 2 - Committees and functions of the board
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FPM by-law 2 outlines the committees and functions of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Board, including reporting structure, appointment, quorum, decision making, and conduct of members.

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FPM by-law 3 - Fellowship of the faculty
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FPM by-law 3 describes the criteria and processes for admission to the Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, including pathways through training, honorary recognition, and international specialist qualification assessment. It covers eligibility requirements, application procedures, confidentiality, standards of professional conduct, and academic attire for fellows and board members.

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FPM by-law 4 - FPM training program
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FPM training program including eligibility criteria, application requirements, and program structure. It covers entry pathways, core and practice development stages, workplace-based feedback, in-training assessments, and completion criteria, training, fees, and support for trainees with illness or disability are detailed, along with performance review processes. It also explains awards, withdrawal, and appeal procedures under ANZCA regulation.

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FPM by-law 8 - Annual Business Meeting of the faculty
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This document specifies the scheduling, notification, and agenda for the Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Business Meeting. Held annually within fifteen months of the previous meeting, fellows receive 21 days' notice. Agenda items include the dean’s report, financial report, board election results, and other pre-notified business.

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FPM by-law 9 - General business meetings
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This document outlines the structure and procedures for general business meetings of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, including the process for proposing, amending, and voting on motions.

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FPM by-law 10 - Annual subscription
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This document outlines the annual subscription requirements for fellows of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, including definitions of fellowship statuses, conditions for concession eligibility, and guidelines on how and when to apply for subscription concessions.

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FPM by-law 11 - Resignation from the faculty
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A fellow of the faculty shall cease to be a fellow of the faculty if the fellow resigns their fellowship in writing, thirty days after receipt by the executive director of their written resignation as a fellow of the faculty.

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FPM by-law 12 - Expulsion from the faculty
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Outlines the process for expulsion from the Faculty of Pain Medicine, detailing how fellows may be charged with conduct deemed contrary to faculty ethics or standards.

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FPM by-law 14 - Administrative orders
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By-law 14 allows the Faculty of Pain Medicine Board to establish administrative orders for effective governance, covering meetings, elections, administration, and fellowship.

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FPM by-law 15 - Regional and National Committees
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Australian regional committees and the New Zealand National Committee (NZNC) of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) are elected bodies that act as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the region or country and the FPM Board and Professional Standards Committee.

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FPM by-law 16 - Recognition as a specialist (SIMG)
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This document details the process for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) seeking recognition in pain medicine by the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) of ANZCA. Additionally, it addresses the Area of Need process in Australia, ongoing performance evaluations, and options for appeal and reconsideration.

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FPM by-law 17 - Other provisions
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Expressly provided in these by-laws, the faculty and the board and their respective meetings, shall be governed by the ANZCA Constitution.

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FPM by-law 18 - Pre-2015 training program
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This by-law outlines requirements for trainees who began the Faculty of Pain Medicine program before August 2014, covering training duration, assessments, completion criteria, leave, fees, and performance review. It will expire on August 30, 2024, when all such trainees are expected to have completed the program.

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FPM by-law 19 - Accreditation of units offering training in pain medicine
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This by-law outlines the Faculty of Pain Medicine's accreditation standards for units offering pain medicine training, including requirements for multidisciplinary teams, compliance with ANZCA policies, and specific qualifications for supervisors.

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FPM by-law 20 - Procedures endorsement program
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By-law 20 covers accreditation standards for Faculty of Pain Medicine training units, including multidisciplinary team requirements, supervisor qualifications, and compliance with ANZCA policies.

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FPM by-law 21 - FPM prizes and awards
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This by-law describes Faculty of Pain Medicine awards, including the Dean’s Prize for outstanding pain research, the Best Free Paper Award for original contributions at the ASM, and the Faculty of Pain Medicine Prize for top medical students in pain medicine. Examination prizes for excellence in the Fellowship Exam are also noted.

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