Conditions of application
Trainees participating in our pain medicine exams are required to adhere to our conditions of entry. Trainees must apply and pay the fellowship exam fee by the published closing date. Late applications will not be accepted after the closing date for an exam.
Conditions of entry to the exam room
Unauthorised items are prohibited in the exam room. The list below is consistent with other medical colleges and is intended to protect the academic integrity of our high stakes examinations. Unauthorised items include, but are not limited to:
| Mobile phones and tablets | Portable computers |
| Watches | Calculators |
| Wrist bands | Timers or alarms |
| Fitness trackers | Audio-recording devices |
| Notes, books, textbooks | Other learning materials |
Withdrawing from the exam
Candidates wishing to withdraw their application on medical or compassionate grounds must inform the faculty in writing before the date of the exam.
Special considerations
Any applications for special consideration are due four weeks prior to the closing date. Please refer to the ANZCA and FPM special consideration policy prior to submitting your application. For 2025, candidates who would prefer to handwrite their answers to the written examination may nominate to do so at the time of applying to sit.
On the day of the exam, if a candidate is unable to present for the exam on medical or compassionate grounds, the candidate must submit a written notice and provide evidence of cause within seven days of the exam.
No special consideration will be given to a candidate who elects against advice to continue with the exam. Please refer to the information about the Reconsideration, Review, and Appeal Policy and the Special Consideration page.