Anaesthesia is one of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine. In fact, many of today’s operations, especially for the very young, very old, or very ill would not be possible without it.

Smokers are at increased risk of respiratory, cardiac and wound-related complications following surgery.

In order to qualify as a specialist anaesthetist and become eligible for ANZCA fellowship, trainees need to successfully complete two exams. Each exam consists of a written and viva (oral and medical clinical) components. Some specialist international medical graduates will ne...

You can now enjoy all six stories from our popular ANZCA Bulletin series 'Beyond City Limits' as an ebook.

A digest of college news coverage for February/March 2024

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Following the Australian Medical Council (AMC) accreditation in 2022 a review of the quality assurance processes of the final exam have led to a change in the pass criteria.

Congratulations to Professor Philip Peyton FANZCA, who assumes the role of chief editor of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care in October.

ANZCA regional committees are calling for applications for new fellow representatives to join their committees.

For the Spring 2023 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin, we visited Tasmania to talk to anaesthetists and trainees who live and work there.