FAQs about the anaesthesia training program
This page provides help with the most common questions about our anaesthesia training program.
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Is a career in pain medicine right for me?
Pain medicine is a dynamic and rewarding career choice for specialists looking for a new challenge. Find out what it involves; where it can take you; and how to get started.
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FPM training fees and flexible training options
Find information about flexible training options and fees for the FPM training program.
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Anaesthesia exams
In order to qualify as a specialist anaesthetist and become eligible for ANZCA fellowship, trainees need to successfully complete two exams. Each exam consists of a written and viva (oral and medical clinical) components. Some specialist international medical graduates will ne...
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Pain medicine exams
Find dates and locations of long-case assessments and FPM fellowship exams, as well as information on the format, marking criteria, and application fees and forms.
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Training as an anaesthetist
Your guide to training as a specialist anaesthetist in Australia or New Zealand, including the criteria, application process and cost.
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ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine participant toolkit
Fees, dates, and resources related to the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine..
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Our strategic relations
We play an active role in in the global health community. Discover some of the ways we're working together to improve health outcomes for all patients.
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Supervised clinical experience pathway
This pathway is open to FPM fellows and trainees in the PD stage who elect to expand their practice by gaining workplace-based experience in planning, performing and managing pain procedures while working under the supervision of an FPM-accredited procedural supervisor
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Frequently asked questions about STP
We answered some common questions about the Specialist Training Program.
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