“You’re in safe hands” is the theme for ANZCA’s 2024 National Anaesthesia Day on Wednesday 16 October.

ANZCA, along with peak diabetes, obesity and gastroenterological bodies, has produced clinical practice recommendations for patients using GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists.

Applications for the Dr Ray Hader Award for Pastoral Care are now open.

After early feedback from our continuing professional development (CPD) participants, we’ve released version 1.0.2. of our CPD app!

The following candidates have met the criteria for invitation to the final viva examination on 31 October - 2 November 2024

Apply for a grant of up to $A12,000 to complete CPD activities like conferences, workshops, clinical attachments, and peer review.

Darwin anaesthetist Dr Edith Waugh to examine Indigenous health care

Seeking fellows to join our Scholar Role Sub-committee

New this month: Safety Alert – GLP-1 Agonist guideline December review, Victorian Framework for Morbidity and Mortality meetings; Avant article about the importance of communication between colleagues; webAIRS paper on oesophageal intubations.

The proposed expedited registration pathway for anaesthesia specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) for agreed qualifications (United Kingdom and Irish specialists), is due to be implemented by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) by the end of 2024. ANZCA is co...