Anaesthetist in Training Updates
This one-day online event focused around Anaesthetists in Training, will help you stay informed when it comes to the key issues surrounding best anaesthetic practice.
The programme for this Anaesthetic Updates is focused on topics relevant to Anaesthetists in Training.
Stay ahead of the curve and join us for a full day of new ideas in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management. Discover new developments on the horizon from today’s expert specialists and learn how best to combat the growing issues you will face in your anaesthetic practice.
Join us online to connect with your peers, question the specialty experts, and bring back new ideas that will improve your own practice.
You will have the opportunity to gain 5 CPD credits. If you are unable to attend on the day, the event will be recorded and made available post-event for six months.
Feedback from the March 2025 event:
'Varied, relevant subjects covered with engaging speakers.'
'An engaging event with useful talks for trainees of all stages.'
'Balanced day on career logistics and interesting clinical topics.'
'Really informative and interesting days aimed at trainees with lots of opportunities for questions.'
'An absolutely fantastic event tailored to anaesthetists in training - varied, thought-provoking, inspiring and engaging.'
| 09.45 - 09.50 | Registration and online checks | |
| 09.50 - 10.00 | Welcome and introduction | Dr Sophie Jackman, ST4, Council Member - AiT representative |
| Session 1 | Organisational Updates | Chair: Dr Sophie Jackman |
| 10.00 - 10.10 | Update from the President | Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA President |
| 10.10 - 10.30 | Examinations Update |
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| 10.30 - 10.50 | Training Update | Dr Jon Chambers, RCoA Council |
| 10.50 - 11.10 | Recruitment Update | Dr Sarah Thornton, RCoA Vice-President |
| 11.10 - 11.30 | Discussion & Q&A | All panel |
| 11.30 - 11.50 | Break | |
| Session 2 | Women's Health | Chair: Dr Catherine Bernard |
| 11.50 - 12.10 | Anaesthesia for fertility procedures in the NHS and private sector | Dr James Geoghegan, Birmingham Women's Hospital and Care Fertility |
| 12.10- 12.30 | Recognition and prognostication of the critically ill obstetric patient | Dr Peter Anderson, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust |
| 12.30 -12.50 | TBC | Dr Sachin Rastogi, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| 12.50-13.10 | Discussion & Q&A | All panel |
| 13.10-14.00 | Lunch | |
| Session 3 | TBC | Chair: Dr Matthew Tuck |
| 14.00-14.20 | Safe transfer planning for critically unwell patients | Dr Charlotte Bullock, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust |
| 14.20-14.40 | TBC | Dr Paul Southall, RCoA Council |
| 14.40-15.00 | TBC | TBC |
| 15.00-15.20 | Discussion & Q&A | |
| 15.20-15.40 | Break | |
| Session 4 | Human Factors | Chair: Dr Toni Brunning |
| 15.40-16.00 | TBC | TBC |
| 16.00-16.40 | Keynote - Cultural differences and healthcare team dynamics | Professor Sujesh Bansal, Manchester University NHS Trust |
| 16.40-16.55 | Discussion & Q&A | |
| 16.55-17.00 | Final remarks and close | Dr Catherine Bernard, ST6, Council Member – AiT representative |
Please note: this is a draft version of the programme and will be amended/added to over the coming months - stay tuned!
Pricing
Pricing Terms and Conditions
Payment must be made at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. The RCoA, FICM and FPM are unable to hold places on events without payment. Credit or debit card payments must be made online via our card payment handler Stripe, or by phone. We do not accept purchase orders or raise invoices for places on our events.
Discounts are available for some membership types at the rates stated below. You must be eligible for the discount both at the time of the booking and at the time of the event itself. We may ask for proof of your member status at any point. If you are unable to prove your entitlement to the discount we may charge you the full event rate, or invite you to update your membership status accordingly. In such a situation we may withhold access to the event until your updated payment clears, or your new membership status is confirmed.