2027 scholarship opportunities for the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine

Background

The Alan & Kate Gibson Foundation Perioperative Medicine Scholarship aims to identify emerging leaders in perioperative medicine (POM) and support medical specialists committed to advancing the field. Two scholarships will be awarded for the 2027 academic year, with one reserved for a clinician working in a regional or rural setting. These scholarships are made possible by the generous support of the Alan & Kate Gibson Foundation.

What each scholarship provides

• Full course fee support, covering the registration and completion fees for the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine. 
• Coordinated access to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for the compulsory clinical immersion unit. 
• Up to $A3000 in reimbursable travel expenses for regional and interstate recipients attending the clinical immersion site (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre). 
• Opportunities to connect with a network of past Alan & Kate Gibson scholarship recipients.

Who should apply

Anaesthetists, surgeons, intensivists, physicians, and general practitioners with a strong interest in perioperative medicine and a commitment to improving patient outcomes are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for enrolment in the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine’s first trimester commencing February 2027.

How to apply

Applicants must submit:

1. A completed POM Course scholarship application form, together with the supporting documents listed in the form.   
2. A written statement (maximum 500 words) demonstrating how they will use the knowledge gained through the course to enhance perioperative care at their hospital, in alignment with ANZCA’s Standards for Perioperative Medicine.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line: ANZCA POM course scholarship application.

Further information on the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine is available via the ANZCA website.

Selection process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview in October 2026. 

Conditions of award

Recipients will need to complete the clinical immersion component of Unit of study 3 – Optimisation at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. Clinical immersion for the remaining five units of study may be completed at other sites. 

On completing the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine, recipients will need to write a report of 750-1000 words before receiving certification as a Graduate of the Chapter of Perioperative Medicine.

Key dates

• Applications open: 26 August 2026
• Applications close: 11 October 2026
• Interviews: late October 2026
• Recipients announced: 27 November 2026
• Course and clinical immersion commence: February 2027

Enquiries

For more information, please contact the ANZCA Chapter of Perioperative Medicine at [email protected].