Join the pain medicine training program
Our pioneering pain medicine training program is a two-year post-specialist qualification that leads to fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists with the post nominals FFPMANZCA.
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FPM committees
FPM committees support the board in achieving its objectives in the training, examination and continuing education of specialist pain medicine physicians and in setting the standards of clinical practice for pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
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Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee
The POMSC reports to the ANZCA Council on the development and implementation of an effective integrated perioperative care model and education offerings for Australia and New Zealand.
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ANZCA Queensland Trainee Committee
The Queensland Trainee Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Queensland region and the ANZCA Council to which they report.
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Area of Need pathway
The Area of Need (AoN) process applies to Australia only and is used to address medical workforce shortages in designated areas. It doesn't directly lead to fellowship or specialist registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
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Queensland ACE Committee
Queensland Anaesthesia Continuing Education (ACE) Committee
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NSW ACE CME Committee
NSW Anaesthetic Continuing Education (ACE) CME Committee
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Practice assessment pathway
FPM fellows who practise pain medicine procedures can apply to have their practice endorsed without having to complete the supervised clinical experience program.
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FPM Learning and Development Committee
Reporting to the Training and Assessment Executive Committee, the Learning and Development Committee is responsible for the ongoing support and evaluation of the training program and other educational initiatives.
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FPM Training and Assessment Executive Committee
The Training and Assessment Executive Committee (TAEC) oversees training, assessment and accreditation activities.
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