In March 2024 the patient clinical interaction assessment (PCIA) was communicated to stakeholders as a news item on the ANZCA website, which was also promoted through the ANZCA training e-newsletter.

The college has called for an immediate pause in government plans to fast-track the registration of overseas-trained doctors.

A bank of scenarios is being developed to support the introduction of the SES assessment for introductory trainees in 2025.

Your annual continuing professional development (CPD) cycle for 2024 is ending on the 31 December 2024.

In this update: World first techniques lead to discoveries in CRPS study, foundation cocktail event, growing our named research awards, environment and sustainability, multi-centre clinical trials.

ANZCA Foundation research grant round open for applications, SA/NT research day for trainees, Emerging Investigator Subcommittee support strategy priorities, and best wishes for the festive season from the foundation team

A number of changes have been made to ANZCA’s governing documents ahead of the 2025 hospital employment year (HEY).

Japanese anaesthetist Dr Naoko Nakaigawa shares her experience as a specialist international medical graduate (SIMG).

The Faculty of Pain Medicine released a new position statement on persistent pelvic pain and endometriosis and has developed a series of answers to some commonly asked questions.

Read a report of the ANZCA Council meeting held on 13 - 14 September 2024 in Wellington.