Chapter of Perioperative Medicine governance and guidance
Meet the agencies, groups, and individuals involved in steering the development of a perioperative medicine qualification.
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Environmental sustainability
The healthcare sector is highly interconnected with activities that emit pollution to air, water and soils, resulting in a significant ecological footprint and contribution to anthropogenic climate change.
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Chapter of Perioperative Medicine FAQs
Everything you need to know about the ANZCA Course in Perioperative Medicine leading to a graduate of the Chapter of Perioperative Medicine, including the reasons for its development; the likely course structure, duration, and eligibility requirements; and the timeframes.
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EMAC course
Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) is a simulation-based course focused on managing anaesthetic emergencies. It consists of five modules, run over two and a half days, and is a compulsory requirement of the anaesthesia training program.
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Anaesthesia exams
In order to qualify as a specialist anaesthetist and become eligible for ANZCA fellowship, trainees need to successfully complete two exams. Each exam consists of a written and viva (oral and medical clinical) components. Some specialist international medical graduates will ne...
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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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ANZCA Council Citation
Awarded to fellows in recognition of significant contributions to activities of the college.
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Honorary ANZCA fellowship
From time-to-time, the ANZCA Council may confer honorary fellowship of the college on distinguished members of the medical profession, as well as other eminent individuals from outside the clinical community.
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Robert Orton Medal
The highest award the college can bestow on its fellows recognises distinguished service to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and/or pain medicine.
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Frequently asked questions about the DRGA
Frequently asked questions about the Diploma of Rural Generalist Anaesthesia
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