Anaesthesia training program
Before doctors can apply for the ANZCA anaesthesia training program, they must have completed two years of general hospital experience after graduation from medical school.
This can include up to 12 months in anaesthesia or intensive care but the aim is to ensure a grounding in general medicine and in disciplines other than anaesthesia.
Our trainees complete at least five years of training and are supervised by a network of qualified anaesthetists at accredited hospitals throughout Australia and New Zealand. The program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
As of 31 December 2019 more than 1600 qualified medical practitioners are participating in our anaesthesia training program across Australia (1320), New Zealand (265).
Training as an anaesthetist
Your guide to training as a specialist anaesthetist in Australia or New Zealand, including the criteria, application process and cost.
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Anaesthesia trainee toolkit
Access all the resources, documents, and forms you need to meet your training requirements at the click of a button.
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Anaesthesia exams
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 need to sit the final...
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COVID-19 - information for trainees
We encourage all ANZCA trainees to refer to this list of potential impacts to education and training as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, first published on 24 March 2020.
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Anaesthesia training sites and rotations
Information on ANZCA-accredited anaesthesia training sites, rotations, supervisors, education officers; how to become a training site accreditation visitor; and how to apply for ANZCA training site accreditation.
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Training & Exams Resource Hub
This hub has been designed for trainees and educators participating in the ANZCA, FPM and DHM training programs to identify suitable training and education resources, and includes online access to the Primary Exam Reading List.
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Progressing to provisional fellowship
In order to progress to provisional fellowship training, you will need to complete the requirements of advanced training and secure a suitable provisional fellowship position.
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Admission to ANZCA fellowship
Once you've met your training requirements, you're eligible to apply for admission to fellowship. Here's everything you need to know about the process, as well as information on registering as a specialist.
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Introduction to anaesthesia course
We strongly encourage all new trainees to attend this free, one-day orientation course. It covers everything you need to know about training to be a specialist anaesthetist, and it's a great opportunity to meet other registrars in your local training cohort.
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Primary exam preparation courses
We offer a range of activities around Australia and New Zealand specially designed to help trainees prepare for the written and oral components of the ANZCA primary exams. Find out what's available in your area.
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Final exam preparation courses
We strongly encourage all trainees preparing for the ANZCA final exam to take advantage of the refresher courses and mock vivas we run in major centres around Australia and New Zealand. Spaces are strictly limited and they fill up quickly.
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FAQs about the anaesthesia training program
This page provides help with the most common questions about our anaesthesia training program.
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Advertised training positions
Looking for a training position? We advertise anaesthesia and pain medicine roles at all levels and across Australia and New Zealand.
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ANZCA national and regional trainee committees
Our national and regional trainee committees act as a voice for trainees on issues relating to education and training in their jurisdictions.
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