The purpose of the Recognition Pathways Working Group (RPWG) is to develop the process for and subsequently assess and recommend applicants for recognition (“grandparenting”) of the ANZCA Diploma of Perioperative Medicine (DipPOM).

Awarded in recognition of significant contributions at a regional level to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and/or pain medicine.

Congratulations to 2021 award winner, Dr Sally Wharton.

Four of our fellows have been recognised in the 2022 honours list.

New this month: Safety alerts; ACSQHC Fact sheet on identification of neural route medicines, fluids and lines; Colour-coding for escalating criticality; New Zealand Sepsis Stocktake; ‘Fast Feed and Wrap’ to avoid anaesthesia for babies; and more.

Applications for 2023 ANZCA research grants are now open.

Registrations are now open for our 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Obstetric Anaesthesia SIG satellite meeting, and FPM Symposium in Sydney.

New this month: Making a difference through the foundation - subscriptions 2023; Foundation forum in WA; new research grants for 2023; funding for environment and professional practice research; new global development and indigenous health projects funded.

Applications for 2024 research grants are now open

New this month: PPR guide launched; perpetual award honouring Dr Patricia Mackay established; smoking cessation study published; 2022 AMERS and AMEARA awarded.