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The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. #AnSky #MedSky

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Registration is now open for the 2026 ANZCA ASM, taking place in Auckland from 1–5 May! Register here: bit.ly/4pbzm6T
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This morning, ANZCA fellows and staff met with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and prevocational doctors at #aidaconference25 Grow and Gather breakfast.
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Here's what you need to know about MyPortfolio – your new training platform. Our dedicated webpage includes demonstration videos, information about upcoming drop-in sessions and answers to frequently asked questions.
Head here: www.anzca.edu.au/myportfolio
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The 2026 FPM Symposium program is now available! Taking place in Auckland on 1 May, the day will be packed with a wide range of discussions and topics: nanomedicine, innovation, cultural safety, lived experience, and more. Explore the program before registration opens on 1 December: bit.ly/4okdUeq
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The program for the 2026 ANZCA ASM is here! We’re excited to share an incredible line-up of keynote speakers, scientific sessions, workshops, social functions and optional activities, all taking place in Auckland. Explore the program before registration opens on 1 December: bit.ly/4rl1Dcx
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Australasian Anaesthesia 2025 (also known as the Blue Book) has landed! You can read a digital version, or order a hard-copy version, here: bit.ly/49JzoxX
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 AM
3SCTS 2025 is well under way! Three of our speakers have been listed as the top researcher in their respective field by The Australian’s 2026 Research magazine (Paul Bannon, Paul Myles and Gregory Scalia). If you can't make it in person, you can still register for onDemand access: bit.ly/4iimvx6
November 21, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Congratulations to Medtronic, winners of the prize for best stand at this year’s Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM!
November 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM has wrapped up, with NZSA President Dr Jonathan Panckhurst closing the meeting. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting, in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations to all the prize winners at this year’s Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM!

The John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy
ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson (pictured with ANZCA President Professor Dave Story)
ASM Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe
Highly commended: Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The 3SCTS Tri-Society Symposium & IACA is fast approaching – there’s still time to register! Join us for a fantastic program which includes the Leadership Summit on 21 November: a live panel discussion hosted by Mr Tony Jones, internationally acclaimed journalist. Register here: bit.ly/482jEng
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
They're finally here! The new editions of the much-loved "Dr Podcast Scripts" are now available online, with print copies to be available shortly: bit.ly/43XRGYk
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We're underway at the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM! ANZCA New Zealand National Committee chair Dr Rachel Dempsey welcomed guests to the meeting this morning. @thenzsa.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Registrations for the 2026 ANZCA Educators Program are now live! Elevate how you educate and shape the future of anaesthesia. Join us in locations across NZ and Australia, or on zoom. Lock in your spot today: bit.ly/4oYk2K9
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Nominations for the Steuart Henderson Award close 15 November! Nominate an educator who has gone above and beyond to create successful learning environments – read more about the award and how to nominate here: bit.ly/46PgulY
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
MyPortfolio will be replacing the ANZCA Training Portfolio System (TPS) in late November. Head to our MyPortfolio page which includes everything you need to know including demonstration videos and answers to FAQs: bit.ly/4p0WFje #AnSky
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
There are now > 13,000 incidents reported to @webairs.com, the largest anaesthetic incident reporting & learning database. Built by anaesthetists & supported by ANZCA, @asa-australia.bsky.social & @thenzsa.bsky.social. Join the growing community of anaesthetists making a difference: www.anztadc.net
November 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
2026 applications are now open for several financially supported places for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori senior medical students and pre-vocational doctors to attend next year's ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Auckland. #ASM26AKL More info: bit.ly/4nEZzck
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Have you recently moved house, changed mobile number, or updated your email address? Make sure to log on to MyANZCA Portal and update your contact details: bit.ly/3Li9kja
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Do you know someone who should be recognised for their compassion and their work in promoting the welfare of anaesthetists, patients and the community? Nominate them for the Dr Ray Hader Award for Pastoral Care by Friday 7 November. Find out more here: bit.ly/3WJ97rT
October 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Flying to Auckland for the 2026 ASM? In exciting news, we’ve partnered with Air New Zealand, who are offering discounted flights from Australia and New Zealand to get you to the meeting.

Find out more and get your discount code here: bit.ly/4oyhBxI
October 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Registrations are now open for the 2026 ANZAAG (Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group) Symposium in Queenstown, New Zealand from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026. The theme is "Off the beaten path: Updates in perioperative anaphylaxis". More: bit.ly/4nu5TDy
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
With only 5 weeks to go, register now for the #PeriSIG25 meeting in Wellington, NZ from 27-29 Nov. This is a meeting you won't want to miss. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/43vjinn @asa-australia.bsky.social , @thenzsa.bsky.social , @healthnz.govt.nz, @racgp.bsky.social,
October 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
One of the highlights of next month’s Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM will be Nick Petrie’s CPD-eligible workshop, Resilience and Leadership: Decreasing stress as a healthcare professional.

Find out more here! www.nzanaesthesia.com/workshops/

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October 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Here is Dr Tanya Selak with a handy guide on how to pronounce “anaesthetist” – after all, it can be a tricky one! Happy National Anaesthesia Day everyone!
#NAD25 #InSafeHands
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM