What's on at the 2026 ASM for ANZCA trainees

Overview

There's still time to register for the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland from 1-5 May. Trainee registration costs as little as NZ$1624 for a two-day pass.

ANZCA trainee lunch

Date: Sunday 3 May

Time: 12-1.30pm

Location: New Zealand International Convention Centre

Cost: Inclusive for delegates registered under the ANZCA/FPM trainee category

Don’t miss this exciting free social event designed especially for trainees! It’s a fantastic chance to connect with trainees from across Australia and New Zealand, as well as ANZCA leaders – both past and present. Join us to discuss the rewards and challenges of your training and to share your ideas. Plus, it’s a wonderful opportunity to network with experienced consultants eager to offer mentorship. Come and make valuable connections in a relaxed atmosphere!

Trainee Academic Prize Session

Date: Sunday 3 May

Time: 10:30am-12pm

Chair: Dr Nina Civil, Hamilton, NZ

Presenters: Dr Joseph Faithfull, Epsom, NZ, Dr Esther Zhou, NSW, AU, Dr Julie Isbill, WA, AU, Dr Nicholas Piper, Nt, AU, Dr Victoria Liu, Qld, AU, Dr Jeffrey Zhou, NSW, AU

Part 3 Course (transition from trainee to SMO)

Date: Monday 4 May 

Time: 1:30-3pm

Facilitators: Dr Nicole Toy, Auckland, NZ, Dr Manisha Mistry, Auckland, NZ, Dr Anita Flynn, Qld, AU

Navigating training for First Nations doctors

Date: Friday 1 May

Time: 8.30am – 10am

Specialist training offers challenges at each step in the journey to becoming a fellow. This workshop will have a panel of ANZCA fellows and First Nations representatives to discuss the aspects of the training program from beginning to end. There will be shared personal experience from current fellows as well as capacity for group discussions and questions.

ASM onDemand package