Preparing for your operation
Having surgery under anaesthesia can be a bit daunting. Especially if it’s your first time. But there are a few simple things you can do to get yourself better prepared for your surgery.
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Join the pain medicine training program
Our pioneering pain medicine training program is a two-year post-specialist qualification that leads to fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists with the post nominals FFPMANZCA.
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Taking a career break and returning to anaesthesia practice
If you're planning to return to anaesthesia practice after a career break of 12 months or more, we strongly advise you to submit a “return to practice plan”. Find out what this involves and access the required documentation.
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Supporting a sustainable workforce
Find out how we're working with national and state governments to ensure every patient has access to safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.
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Support our work
Your support can help deliver life-saving research and education in anaesthesia and pain medicine.
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International Academy of Colleges of Anaesthesiologists
ANZCA is a founding member of IACA; a collaboration between ANZCA, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the College of Anaesthesiologists Ireland, the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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ANZCA Prize Best Medical Student - Papua New Guinea
Awarded to the medical student with the best overall performance in the anaesthesia module of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Papua New Guinea.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Find out what we're doing to advocate for - and improve - inclusion and diversity in all areas of anaesthesia and pain medicine practice.
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Anaesthesia and cosmetic surgery
This information has been developed by accredited specialist anaesthetists to help anyone who is considering cosmetic surgery in Australia or New Zealand. It will help you to understand the risks associated with anaesthesia, and the key questions you should ask before having a...
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Dr Ray Hader Award for Pastoral Care
Named after Dr Ray Hader, a Victorian ANZCA trainee who died of an accidental drug overdose in 1998 after a long struggle with addiction, this award promotes compassion and a focus on the welfare of anaesthetists, other colleagues, patients and the community.
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