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.

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.

Our purpose and vision for the college inform our strategic plan, which guides our college-wide business activity.

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

We've developed a range of courses and resources to support your pain medicine training.

There are three commonly recognised types of pain.

The centralised trainee tutorial program is an exciting initiative introduced in 2021 to provide all pain medicine trainees with access to a formalised teaching program and regular opportunities to engage with other trainees.

A demonstration exam has been set up to assist pain medicine trainees as they prepare for the written examination.

Reporting to the Training and Assessment Executive Committee, the Examination Committee oversees the governance and implementation of FPM exams.  

Here's everything you need to know about applying to become an FFPMANZCA and registering as a specialist pain medicine physician.