Introduction

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists' function is to cultivate and maintain the highest principles and standards in the training, practice and ethics of anaesthesia, intensive care, pain medicine and related sciences. The College is directly responsible for the assessment and qualifications of anaesthetists and the standards of anaesthesia practice in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the College has had a significant role in the advancement of anaesthesia in South East Asia and Pacific Island countries.

The College has approximately 4,300 Fellows worldwide. The proportion of women in anaesthesia is increasing, with almost equal numbers of trainees. There are approximately 1700 trainees in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, and the College has some 140 hospitals accredited for training throughout these countries.

Governance Structure of the College & Trainee Representation

The College is governed by an elected Council. There is a Trainee Committee composed of elected representatives from each State/Territory/Country. The Chair of this Committee sits on the Education and Training Committee. Regional representatives are members of the Regional Committee.

Training

Training is a five-year program on a full time basis. It is structured into a two-year basic training and a three-year advanced training program following completion of PGY1 and PGY2.

Rotations

The training program is modular and occurs in accredited hospitals grouped as training rotations. Each rotation must provide the opportunity for a rural/remote rotation, as well as a full range of sub-specialty training. Hospital appointments are made by the relevant hospital/health service.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The College may recognise some prior learning, subject to appropriate documentation.

Flexibility in Training

Part time training is available at a minimum of 50% commitment. Interrupted training is permitted, with some continuous training conditions.

Assessment

The College assessment processes include regular In-Training Assessment, completion of the Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) or Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises (EMAC) course, completion of a Formal Project, and satisfactory completion of the Primary (basic sciences) and Final Examinations.

Costs

Contact details

The College head office is in Melbourne.

Address:
ANZCA House
630 St Kilda Road
Melbourne Vic 3004
Phone: (03) 9510 6299
Fax: (03) 9510 6786
Email: ceoanzca@anzca.edu.au
Website: www.anzca.edu.au