The Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine is conducted each year, usually in early May for a duration of four to five days with an expected attendance of 1700 to 2100 delegates. The ASM is the pr...

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There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.

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

The Faculty of Pain Medicine New Zealand National Committee (FPM NZNC) is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and the FPM Board to which they report.

The ANZCA Research Committee assesses research applications for projects related to anaesthesia, resuscitation, perioperative medicine, intensive care or pain medicine carried out in Australia or New Zealand.

The board is supported by the FPM New Zealand National Committee and regional committees in five Australian jurisdictions.

The SIMG Committee reports to the Education Executive Management Committee (EEMC) on assessment of specialist international medical graduates (SIMG) for practice in Australia and New Zealand.

The Professional Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC) oversees professional standards, scientific meetings and research activities.

The FPM QRC is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Queensland region, and the FPM Board and Professional Standards Committee to which they report.