History of anaesthesia
Anaesthesia is one of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine. In fact, many of today’s operations, especially for the very young, very old, or very ill would not be possible without it.
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International Academy of Colleges of Anaesthesiologists
ANZCA is a founding member of IACA; a collaboration between ANZCA, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the College of Anaesthesiologists Ireland, the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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FPM Dean's Prize
The FPM Dean's Prize recognises the FPM fellow or trainee judged to have presented the most original pain medicine/pain research paper, of sufficient standard, at the free papers session of the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting.
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ANZCA Recognition
Awarded in recognition of significant contributions at a regional level to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and/or pain medicine.
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ANZCA Trainee Committee
The ANZCA Trainee Committee reports to the Education Executive Management Committee and hence to the ANZCA Council on issues related to trainees and is governed by Regulation 16.
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CTN endorsed studies and how to apply
The ANZCA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) endorses clinical trials in anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine. Find out which studies we've endorsed and how to apply.
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Awarded pilot grants and how to apply
Every year, we make grant funding available through our ANZCA Foundation to investigators undertaking pilot or feasibility studies in anaesthesia, pain or perioperative medicine that may lead to large multi-centre clinical research
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Gender equity
Gender equity has ethical, social, and economic benefits to our fellows, trainees, specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs), and the broader community. Find out what we're doing...
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Voluntary assisted dying
Information about ANZCA's position on legalised voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill people in Australia and New Zealand.
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Working with the media
ANZCA has an experienced communications team that proactively engages with the media to highlight the important work of our anaesthetists and pain specialists. This includes sharing our latest evidence-based research and patient safety initiatives. We also actively encourage m...
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