SOPPA
The Accreditation Manual is developed as a series of detailed operational documents. Each part is complete in its own domain while together forming the official SOPPA Accreditation Manual.
Objectives, principles, committee structure, lifecycle & outcomes
YOU ARE HEREThe SOPPA accreditation framework serves five fundamental objectives that guide every decision and standard.
Standardise perioperative medicine fellowship training across all centres nationally.
Uphold the highest standards of patient safety across all accredited fellowship programmes.
Drive the highest standards of teaching, supervision and competency-based education.
Support a culture of ongoing quality improvement in all accredited centres.
Formally recognise institutions committed to excellence in perioperative medicine.
These six principles form the philosophical foundation of every accreditation standard, decision and review throughout the Manual.
Training designed around measurable competencies, not time served alone.
Educational quality always takes precedence over service delivery pressures.
All standards, processes and decisions are open, documented and explainable.
Standards applied uniformly to every institution regardless of geography or affiliation.
Every accreditation decision grounded in documented evidence and defined criteria.
Fellow safety, welfare and professional development are non-negotiable priorities.
The Fellowship Accreditation Committee is responsible for the following:
Every institution progresses through a structured 14-stage lifecycle — from initial interest through to ongoing three-year re-accreditation.
Four possible outcomes are defined for every accreditation review. Each carries specific implications and required actions.
The institution fully meets all accreditation standards set out across the Manual.
Certificate issued & published
Standards substantially met with minor areas requiring targeted improvement.
Corrective action monitored
Significant gaps in documentation or evidence that prevent a determination.
Re-review after compliance
The institution does not meet the required standards for accreditation at this time.
Fresh application after improvements