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.

FPM fellows who practise pain medicine procedures can apply to have their practice endorsed without having to complete the supervised clinical experience program.

Training time towards the ANZCA diploma of advanced diving and hyperbaric medicine (Dip Adv DHM) must be completed at a suitable diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) facility.

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

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.

DipPOM supervisors will plan and facilitate the participant clinical immersion experience at a hospital.

The purpose of the Recognition Pathways Working Group (RPWG) is to develop the process for and subsequently assess and recommend applicants for recognition (“grandparenting”) of the ANZCA Diploma of Perioperative Medicine (DipPOM).

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

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.