The FPM Board oversees the faculty's activities in accordance with the FPM by-laws and the ANZCA strategic plan. Accountable to the ANZCA Council under the ANZCA constitution, the board comprises 12 fellows of FPM, who are either elected by the fellowship or nominated in accordance with By-law 1. The board is responsible for electing the dean and vice-dean from among its members.
Supported by FPM committees, the board confirms the appointment of office bearers, committee chairs, and membership nominations annually following the FPM annual general meeting.
FPM Dean
FPM Vice Dean (New Zealand)
FPM Board member (New Zealand)
ANZCA Councillor
FPM Board member (South Australia)
FPM Board member (New South Wales)
New Fellow FPM Board member (Queensland)
ANZCA President
FPM Board member (Victoria)
FPM Board member (Western Australia)
FPM Board member (Victoria)
Faculty of Pain Medicine committees
The FPM committees support the board in achieving its objectives. The appointment of office bearers, committee chairs and membership nominations is confirmed following the FPM annual general meetings each year.
The Executive Committee assists the faculty's Dean and Executive Director in dealing with matters that arise between board meetings, and alerts the board to matters needing consideration, action or ratification.
The Training and Assessment Executive Committee (TAEC) oversees training, assessment and accreditation activities.
The Professional Affairs Executive Committee (PAEC) oversees professional standards, scientific meetings and research activities.
The board is supported by the FPM New Zealand National Committee and regional committees in five Australian jurisdictions.