One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic – or persistent – pain at some stage in their lives.

We're reshaping the way our educational offerings are delivered to support lifelong learning.

The pain medicine training program comprises a minimum of two years clinical experience directly related to pain medicine, which allows specialists and those completing a speciality training program to become a specialist pain medicine physician.

Our anaesthesia training program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). 

Taking part in our educational, advocacy, research and leadership activities enables fellows to play an active role in shaping the future of our professions. Find out how you can get involved.

The Faculty of Pain Medicine has defined processes to endorse fellows who practise procedures.

This is a report following the FPM Board meeting held on 15 September 2024.

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Applications for 2025 bursaries are now open.

The Faculty of Pain Medicine says there needs to be more clinical evidence about the efficacy of medicinal cannabis before use as a treatment for chronic, non-cancer pain.