Perioperative medicine communique - March

We have issued the March 2025 edition of ANZCA’s Chapter of Perioperative Medicine communique
The ANZCA Chapter of Perioperative Medicine is making significant progress, as discussed in the newly released March 2025 Perioperative Medicine Communique, which details the increasing number of cross-speciality graduates from the chapter and the formation of key committees aimed at shaping future policy, advocacy and education for perioperative medicine. The communique also marks the second year of the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine, further solidifying the program's commitment to advancing the field.
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