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Objectives of Training and Reading List

The Objectives of Training (pdf icon 114 kB) set out in detail the aims of education and training. The Education Committee, in consultation with a wide range of Fellows, developed the Objectives of Training. The document draws on the best available evidence to underpin the key areas of clinical practice in Pain Medicine.

The objectives divide the content into four main sections:

  • Sociobiology of Pain
  • Neurobiology of Pain
  • Principles of Pain Medicine
  • Practice of Pain Medicine


Each section is divided into subsections with objectives and specific capabilities. The content of the objectives is based on the gaining of knowledge, skills and attitudes in the context of the roles of Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Health Advocate, Scholar and Teacher, and Professional as detailed in Can MEDS 2000.

The sections of the Objectives of Training are also referenced to major texts, journals and web sites. The objectives are cross-referenced to the core curriculum of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).

Reference material includes key texts published by members of the Board. A clinical practice guideline on all aspects of acute pain and factors predisposing to the development of chronic pain was commissioned by the NHMRC Acute Pain: Scientific Evidence published in 1999 was produced by a widely representative working party chaired by the then Dean, Professor Michael Cousins. Acute Pain: Scientific Evidence (Second Edition) (pdf icon 3.7 MB) was published in 2005.

Trainee Support Kit

A Trainee Support Kit (pdf icon 663 kB) is provided to all Trainees upon registration. This manual provides an overview of training, information on developing a learning plan, an outline of expected clinical skills and experience and specific assessment requirements. The Objectives of Training is also included.

Additional Reading Materials

Editorials/Review Articles in the Journal "Pain" 1990 - June 2004 (Compiled by Dr Mike Butler, Rheumatologist/Pain Specialist, Auckland Hospital, with previous Editorials/Review Articles from commencement publication "Pain", in 1975, to 1989 inclusive, available on request).