Front page news collection

Final examination results

The following candidates have been successful in the May final examination. The results were released on May 24, 2013

College ceremony photographs

Photographs of new Fellows and prize winners taken at the ANZCA College ceremony on Saturday May 4, are now available.

Anaphylaxis management guidelines

Australasian management guidelines for perioperative anaphylaxis, including cards to assist with crisis management, have been developed.

President comments on education cap

Moves to cap tax deductions for specialists undertaking continuing education may compromise patient safety, says Dr Lindy Roberts.

Primary examination results

The following candidates have been successful in the April primary examination. The results were released on April 15, 16 and 17.

ANZCA annual report

The 2012 ANZCA Annual Report is now available online. Printed copies of the report will be available at the 2013 annual general meeting.

Specialist Training Program 2014

Applications for the Australian government-funded Specialist Training Program (STP) are now open and will close on May 1.

Primary exam 13.1 results (new exam)

The following candidates have been successful in the February 2013 (new) primary examination. The results were released on March 19, 2013.

Primary exam 13.1 results (old exam)

The following candidates have been successful in the February 2013 (old) primary examination. The results were released on March 19, 2013.

President's communique

ANZCA Council met on February 23. Following is a communique from ANZCA President, Dr Lindy Roberts, written after the meeting.

Winner of ANZCA Media Award announced

Australian journalist Christine Jackman has won the 2012 ANZCA Media Award for a compelling and informative story about chronic pain.

ANZCA responds to criticism

An ANZCA statement has been published in response to a Sunday Age article that included comments on anaesthetists’ attitudes to their work.

Revised curriculum now live

ANZCA's revised curriculum and the new training portfolio system are now live in each Australian region and New Zealand.

Morphine sulfate supply alert update

Hospira, the primary supplier of preservative-free morphine sulfate 10mg/ml to Australia, has advised there will be a supply shortage until mid-2013.

Change to telehealth geographical eligibility

The geographic eligibility criteria for telehealth Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) items was amended on January 1.

CPD on smartphones

Based on Fellow feedback and user requirements, the layout and functionality of the ANZCA CPD portfolio is now available on smartphones.

Partial module completion

Trainees who will have partially completed any of modules 3 to 8 by the end of 2012 can now access the relevant assessment form on the website.

Final examination results

The following candidates have been successful in the October final examination. The results were released on October 26 and 27 2012

New primary reading list

The new primary exam reading list is now available for trainees preparing for the new format exam in 2013 as part of the revised training program.

NHMRC research grants

Many ANZCA and FPM Fellows were successful in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants.