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Reporting to the Training and Assessment Executive Committee, the Examination Committee oversees the governance and implementation of FPM exams.  

A demonstration exam has been set up to assist pain medicine trainees as they prepare for the written examination.

The Executive Committee assists the faculty's dean and general manager in dealing with matters that arise between board meetings, and alerts the board to matters needing consideration, action or ratification.

Reporting to the Professional Affairs Executive Committee, the Research Committee oversees innovative projects and initiatives in line with our strategic objectives, as well as promoting pain medicine research among our fellows and trainees.

The Training and Assessment Executive Committee (TAEC) oversees training, assessment and accreditation activities.

Reporting to the Training and Assessment Executive Committee, the Training Unit Accreditation Committee implements and oversees the accreditation of multidisciplinary pain management units for the core training stage of the faculty training program.

Here's everything you need to know about applying to become an FFPMANZCA and registering as a specialist pain medicine physician.

Information regarding the impacts to pain medicine training during the COVID-19 pandemic