Fellows
Fellowship
Admission to fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine is by training and examination, election or honorary fellowship.
In May 2010 there were 282 active and six retired Fellows of the Faculty of Pain Medicine. Seventy nine per cent of these Fellows were male, 21 per cent were female, 16.4 per cent were Foundation Fellows, 36.11 per cent were elected to fellowship, 3.4 per cent were Honorary Fellows and 44 per cent were admitted by training and examination.
Fellowship fees and concession categories can be viewed here.
Continuing professional development
Since the beginning of 2004, it has been mandatory for all Fellows of the Faculty of Pain Medicine to participate in a continuing professional development program (formerly known as MOPS). Fellows can complete the program of either their primary specialty College and/or through ANZCA.
In order to comply with standards and criteria, each year the Faculty CDP officer will conduct a five per cent audit of Fellows requesting confirmation of their participation.
The ANZCA/FPM Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program has been devised to promote and implement proven and accepted educational standards, strategies and tools to assist Fellows to plan and participate in professional activities that meet their learning needs to improve their practice.
The Faculty’s commitment to continuing professional development will be shown by the participation of Fellows in its various programs.
Supervisors of training
Supervisors of training (SOTs) are the Faculty's representatives with respect to training in units accredited by the faculty. SOTs are Fellows of the Faculty nominated by the director of an approved unit.
Appointments are made upon the recommendation of the Education and Training Committee and ratified by the Faculty of Pain Medicine Board. Appointments are for an initial term of three years. Supervisors are eligible for reappointment by the board. The supervisor shall not be the director of the unit unless circumstances are exceptional.
Fellowship gown order forms
Faculty of Pain Medicine academic gowns in a range of cloths are available from Raymond W. Bredin and Son. Separate order forms are available for local and overseas orders.
List of Fellows
The Faculty publishes a list of Fellows on the website, which includes only those who have given their consent. Should you wish your name to be included, please complete and submit a web consent form.
Positions available
From time to time the Faculty receives notification of positions available for trainees and pain medicine specialists which we place on the website for the convenience of our members.
Fellows
