Many of the recent advances in anaesthesia, pain medicine and perioperative patient care have involved pioneering ANZCA-funded research conducted by our fellows. Take a look at what we've achieved; what we fund; and how to apply.

We are the leading clinical trials network in anaesthesia, pain and perioperative medicine. We have a clear focus to translate our research findings into practice to improve patient safety and care in our communities and globally.

ANZCA and FPM are accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver our training programs, SIMG assessment process and continuing professional development program.

New this month: Safety alert update on Karl Storz C-MAC blades, cosmetic surgery reforms update, media coverage on use of Ozempic and delayed gastric emptying, and webAIRS

New this month: Alert update on periprocedural diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with SGLT2 inhibitor use in people with diabetes; neuraxial equipment changeover guidelines on website; and reporting regurgitations and aspiration events using webAIRS.

Whether you're starting out as a specialist, or being admitted to fellowship for a second time, here's everything you need to know, from presenting at the college ceremony to building your professional networks.

One in five people in Australia and New Zealand will experience chronic – or persistent – pain at some stage in their lives.

Our anaesthesia training program is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). 

We're reshaping the way our educational offerings are delivered to support lifelong learning.

The pain medicine training program comprises a minimum of two years clinical experience directly related to pain medicine, which allows specialists and those completing a speciality training program to become a specialist pain medicine physician.