FPM Foundations MCQ exam 2026 - October sitting
The Foundations MCQ examination is mapped to the learning outcomes of the pain medicine training program curriculum. Before registering to sit the Foundations MCQ exam, please ensure that you have met the eligibility criteria.
Overview
The next sitting of the foundations MCQ exam will take place in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Hong Kong.
Before registering to sit the Foundations MCQ exam, please refer to the Foundations MCQ exam information page and ensure that you have met the eligibility criteria.
Questions assess foundational knowledge across the key domains of pain medicine, including mechanisms of pain, clinical assessment, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Candidates are expected to demonstrate understanding of core concepts and the ability to apply this knowledge in clinical contexts.
Further information
A suggested reading list and practice exam are available in the FPM Trainee support resources area in Learn@ANZCA.
