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The college was founded in February 1992 after operating as a Faculty of Anaesthetists within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Information regarding the impacts to pain medicine training during the COVID-19 pandemic

As a member, you can subscribe to the high-impact British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) at a heavily discounted personal subscription rate.

Awarded in recognition of significant contributions at a regional level to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and/or pain medicine.

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

Joining a SIG is the perfect way to meet like-minded people; exchange ideas; and shape the future of your sub-speciality or area of interest.

Our awards, prizes and medals recognise achievements in areas such as the advancement and promotion of specialist medicine; exam performance; clinical research; education; and pastoral care.

The Training and Assessment Executive Committee (TAEC) oversees training, assessment and accreditation activities.

Important information for all candidates participating in FPM exams, including our conditions of application and entry.