Authors:
- Dr Ros Bacon, Chair, RCoA Equivalence Committee
- Dr Ashwini Keshkamat, Deputy Chair, RCoA Equivalence Committee
- Dr Derek McLaughlin, Deputy Chair, RCoA Equivalence Committee
- Mr Russell Ampofo, RCoA Director of Education, Training and Examinations
- Ms Claudia Moran, RCoA Head of Training
The College is responsible for ensuring that anaesthetists meet the standards for Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and that UK and international medical professionals who seek independent practice in the UK have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience (KSE).
The increasing number of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) applications and the GMC’s implementation of new regulatory pathways have presented challenges for the Equivalence Committee. The Equivalence Committee is committed, on behalf of the College and members, to maintaining standards. This article explores the proactive steps being taken by the College to support the Equivalence Committee and enhance the process of assessing CESR applications.