The Royal College of Anaesthetists

The Royal College of Anaesthetists The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK.

Anaesthesia is the largest single hospital specialty in the NHS. The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK, and it ensures the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain medicine.

Are you planning to apply, or currently applying for Specialist Registration via the Portfolio Pathway? Do you supervise...
07/08/2026

Are you planning to apply, or currently applying for Specialist Registration via the Portfolio Pathway?

Do you supervise Portfolio Pathway applicants, or run (or plan to establish) a programme in your hospital?

If so, join us for our Portfolio Pathway Webinar in September.

This event is open to all, from trainees to senior practitioners and is particularly relevant for current and prospective Portfolio Pathway applicants, but will also be useful for supervisors of Portfolio Pathway applicants and those considering establishing a Portfolio Pathway programme.

The session will include presentations from our experts, including Chairs of our Portfolio Assessment Group and the Portfolio Pathway Executive Committee, alongside previous successful applicants, as well as opportunities to ask any questions you may have.

Topics will include 👇
➡️The Portfolio Pathway process
➡️Tips for a successful Portfolio Pathway application
➡️Common reasons for rejected applications
➡️Special Interest Areas and Non-CCT applications
➡️Breakout and Q&A sessions

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/jZew50ZqQVk

Our Clinical Content Leads are excited to invite you to our Winter Symposium ❄️Join leading minds in anaesthesia for two...
07/08/2026

Our Clinical Content Leads are excited to invite you to our Winter Symposium ❄️

Join leading minds in anaesthesia for two days of thought-provoking sessions, expert-led lectures, engaging debates, and prestigious awards 🏅

Designed to inspire, inform, and ignite discussion - join us in London or online 💻

Save the date and let’s shape the future of our specialty together 🥼

Book here 👉 https://ow.ly/Arqv50Zt0mT

We are inviting stage 2 anaesthetic trainees (or equivalent) to participate in a national survey led by anaesthetists fr...
06/08/2026

We are inviting stage 2 anaesthetic trainees (or equivalent) to participate in a national survey led by anaesthetists from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and colleagues.

Your insights will help the research team better understand the factors influencing teaching and training in regional anaesthesia across the UK.

Survey closes 28 August.

Find out more and take part 👉 https://ow.ly/oX4E50ZmlqH

Are you receiving our College emails?We’ve observed that some important College communications may be directed to member...
06/08/2026

Are you receiving our College emails?

We’ve observed that some important College communications may be directed to members’ junk or spam folders.

To ensure you stay informed, please add RCoA email addresses to your contacts or safe senders list, and verify your contact details are current.

Stay connected and up to date with College communications.

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/cvJu50ZvOpG

Dr Kanayo Dike-Oduah Situ has been appointed as the Chair of PatientsVoices@RCoA 🙌Kanayo is an educator, researcher and ...
06/08/2026

Dr Kanayo Dike-Oduah Situ has been appointed as the Chair of PatientsVoices@RCoA 🙌

Kanayo is an educator, researcher and patient advocate with a background in psychology and educational assessment.

She began her career in education and has held a range of leadership roles across secondary and post-16 settings, including Director of Social Sciences, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Lead Practitioner and Head of Psychology.

Her work focuses on curriculum, assessment and pedagogy, with expertise in how lived experiences of assessment are expressed and interpreted across institutional and digital contexts.

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/sfZn50ZwE9C

Join us for our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, where we'll advance science and transform care.The Anaesthesia Rese...
05/08/2026

Join us for our annual Anaesthesia Research Meeting, where we'll advance science and transform care.

The Anaesthesia Research Meeting is a premier event showcasing the latest in anaesthesia and perioperative research.

Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or trainee, this is your opportunity to engage with the future of anaesthesia.

Earn 10 CPD credits for attending.

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/EpYi50ZaweX

Explore the latest guidance on sterile gown use in spinal anaesthesia, shaped by multidisciplinary clinical expertise an...
05/08/2026

Explore the latest guidance on sterile gown use in spinal anaesthesia, shaped by multidisciplinary clinical expertise and patient involvement.

Understand the implications for practice, patient safety, and environmental sustainability.

Read the full article in our summer Bulletin 👉 https://ow.ly/xjx850ZuBFy

If you’re new to the speciality, join our welcome webinar next month✅It will cover👇▶️How the training programme is organ...
05/08/2026

If you’re new to the speciality, join our welcome webinar next month✅

It will cover👇

▶️How the training programme is organised
▶️Introductions to the curriculum and exams
▶️Wellbeing and anaesthetic training

It's FREE to attend; book here 👉 https://ow.ly/eHwV50ZwtjM

For key resources, explore our ⬇️
➡️Training hub https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-hub
➡️e-learning https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/e-learning-anaesthesia
➡️Training & career support https://rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers

Join us for a special edition of Anaesthetic Updates 🙌This online series will be delivered in partnership with The Briti...
04/08/2026

Join us for a special edition of Anaesthetic Updates 🙌

This online series will be delivered in partnership with The British Journal of Anaesthesia and BJA Education 📚

Featuring leading academics and clinicians from the UK and beyond.

Topics will include 👇
➡️Exploration of the latest research and developments in anaesthesia
➡️Perioperative medicine
➡️Pain medicine

Open to all, from trainees to senior practitioners 🥼

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/65fK50ZqF5H

Together, we’re making airway management safer 🥼The latest joint Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) statement encourages a r...
04/08/2026

Together, we’re making airway management safer 🥼

The latest joint Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) statement encourages a risk-based approach, careful preparation, and evidence-led practice—empowering anaesthetists to deliver the best care for every patient.

Read more and download our statement 👉https://ow.ly/bsuy50ZvLY1

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