Congratulations to Canberra fellow Dr Girish Palnitkar who has been elected to the Federal Australian Medical Association (AMA) Council as the anaesthesia representative.

Two ANZCA fellows have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Medical Association (AMA) annual awards.

Do you have an idea for an anaesthesia or pain medicine history research project?

Play a pivotal role in building and embedding a culture of research among FPM trainees and fellows to support evidence-based pain medicine practice and improve the health outcomes of our community!

ANZCA and ASA joint update statement about IV fluid supplies

FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur recently wrote to the Australian Health Minister Mark Butler about persistent ongoing shortages of essential pain-relieving medications.

The Gender Equity Sub-committee (GESC) is calling for expressions of interest to join the committee.

Registrations are open: In person and virtual

We have released the final updated version of our pre-anaesthesia consultation professional document and background paper which includes information on fasting, breastfeeding and smoking.

In March 2024 the patient clinical interaction assessment (PCIA) was communicated to stakeholders as a news item on the ANZCA website, which was also promoted through the ANZCA training e-newsletter.