Training in Anaesthesia
This section explains the training programme of anaesthetics across the UK. It includes the curriculum, supporting information on training and tools available for trainees.

Information on the Structure of the Training Programme - Basic, Intermediate, Higher and Advanced.

The Curricula contain the Rules and Regulations for Training.
The first anaesthesia training milestone for trainees in the anaesthesia training programme.
FAQs on the CCT Programme Rules, Specialist Registration and Trainee e-Portfolio.
Differences between a CCT and CESR(CP) and the recommendation process for a CCT or CESR(CP) to the GMC
Information on the Quality Management of Training (QMT).
Trainees will be revalidated from April 2013 to December 2017
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