The pain medicine training program comprises a minimum of two years clinical experience directly related to pain medicine, which allows specialists and those completing a speciality training program to become a specialist pain medicine physician.

Our anaesthesia training program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). 

Whether you're starting out as a specialist, or being admitted to fellowship for a second time, here's everything you need to know, from presenting at the college ceremony to building your professional networks.

One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic – or persistent – pain at some stage in their lives.

We're reshaping the way our educational offerings are delivered to support lifelong learning.

Taking part in our educational, advocacy, research and leadership activities enables fellows to play an active role in shaping the future of our professions. Find out how you can get involved.

The Faculty of Pain Medicine has defined processes to endorse fellows who practise procedures.

We know how busy you are. So we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to stay up-to-date on the news, events, resources, and opportunities that interest you most.

Applications for the 2023 ELC have now closed and successful applicants have been notified.

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.