From January 2024, Rural Generalist Anaesthetist (RGA) are recommended to do the same Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements as specialist anaesthetists.

As part of our ongoing support for our fellows, trainees, and SIMGs, ANZCA has engaged the professional services of Converge International – a confidential and independent counselling and coaching program.

Our professional documents, statements and guidelines are crucial for promoting the safety and quality of patient care for those undergoing anaesthesia for surgical and other procedures and for those receiving pain medicine treatment.

ANZCA Diploma of Perioperative Medicine course curriculum

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

The aim of the Wellbeing SIG is to promote the personal and psychological wellbeing and to heighten awareness of wellbeing issues in anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists. The group is an informative, educative and referral group; it has no therapeutic role.

We play an active role in in the global health community. Discover some of the ways we're working together to improve health outcomes for all patients.

We work with national, state and territory governments to ensure we're appropriately consulted on decisions affecting our members; the health systems they work within; and their ability to provide every patient with safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.

The academic enhancement grant aims to foster the advancement of the academic disciplines of anaesthesia and/or pain medicine.

We answered some common questions about the Specialist Training Program.