We’re seeking expressions of interest from ANZCA and FPM fellows for a vacancy on the committee to commence in 2023.

A key milestone has been achieved in the development of our diploma in perioperative medicine with the publishing of our interactive Perioperative Care Framework.

ANZCA Council endorsed amendments to the Diploma of Perioperative Medicine (DipPOM) recognition pathway already approved by the Perioperative Medicine Steering Committee.

We’re delighted to welcome our first 50 leaders in perioperative medicine who have been granted a Diploma of Perioperative Medicine (DipPOM) via our recognition pathways (“grandparenting”) process.

The Faculty of Pain Medicine says there needs to be more clinical evidence about the efficacy of medicinal cannabis before use as a treatment for chronic, non-cancer pain.

We've opened a recognition pathway to allow eligible practitioners to apply for legacy transition to the DipPOM. Applications for the recognition process can be submitted until 1 December 2023.

An ANZCA Clinical Trials Network breast cancer pain relief trial has been awarded a $4.3 million grant.

We've established two new working groups to further our work in perioperative medicine.

We've proposed a model of delivery and a timeline for our diploma of perioperative medicine.

There will be no council election in 2023 after sitting councillors Dr Debra Devonshire, Associate Professor Stu Marshall, Dr Tanya Selak and Professor David Story were returned unopposed.