It's our vision to reduce the burden of pain on society through education, advocacy, training, and research.
The Faculty of Pain Medicine is the professional organisation for specialist pain medicine physicians (fellows) and specialist pain medicine physicians in training (trainees). We're governed by the FPM Board and and supported by a number of committees. We're responsible for the training, examination and specialist accreditation of specialist pain medicine physicians and for the standards of clinical practice for pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. Formed in 1998, we were the first multidisciplinary medical academy in the world to be devoted to education and training in pain medicine.
Missed the 2026 FPM Spring Meeting? Read the event wrap up, check out our video interviews with session speakers and register for OnDemand access!
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Explore our pain medicine training programs and pathways.
Find out how we advocate for specialist pain medicine physicians and the people in their care.
We support pain research to improve patient outcomes.
Save the date for the 2027 ANZCA ASM and FPM Symposium in Adelaide on Friday 30 April 2027 under the theme “Smart I Safe I Scientific”.
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The FPM Board oversees the activities of the faculty in accordance with the FPM by-laws and the college-wide strategic plan.
The by-laws govern the conduct and management of the Faculty of Pain Medicine.
We've collated a range of resources for pain patients and their families.
Volunteers are what drive our work to advance pain medicine, training and education and improve patient care.
Healthy doctors ensure a sustainable workforce that provides best patient care.
Bring specialist care to communities that need it most. Explore what a career in rural and regional pain medicine offers.
Discover opportunities and resources for those in advancing pain medicine research.
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A national and international first framework to deliver consistent, high-quality pain management education across all disciplines and levels.
