Demo written exam
A demonstration exam has been set up to assist pain medicine trainees as they prepare for the written examination.
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About the foundation
Learn more about the foundation’s vision and mission, and our initiatives with Indigenous communities and overseas aid work.
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College archives
Our archives document the history and administration of the college, and its predecessor, as well as records of the Faculty of Pain Medicine. The archives are a rich source of primary material about the history of the organisation, and many individuals within it.
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What does an anaesthetist do?
Anaesthetists are specialist doctors with unique clinical knowledge and skills. They have a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients.
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FPM Training and Assessment Executive Committee
The Training and Assessment Executive Committee (TAEC) oversees training, assessment and accreditation activities.
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Working and teaching overseas
There are some incredible opportunities to work and teach overseas as an anaesthetist or pain specialist, and make a real difference to global health. If you're interested in joining the ever-growing number of fellows developing and contributing to anaesthesia and pain medicin...
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Co-prescription of gabapentinoids and opioids
Following the death of a person after minor foot surgery, ANZCA reminds fellows that under certain conditions the interaction of gabapentinoids and opioids can cause severe respiratory depression, resulting in death.
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I am a Faculty of Pain Medicine dual fellow
Find support and resources to meet your CPD requirements as a FPM dual fellow.
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Our directors of professional affairs
Our DPAs are all medically qualified and are fellows of the college/faculty. They are part-time, and most have other work as specialist anaesthetists or specialist pain medicine physicians. They work with many business units in ANZCA and provide advice that is best given by so...
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