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.

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Key details

Date: 17 March 2026 | 09:00-17:00

Location: Online, Zoom

Availability: Places available

Clinical content lead(s): Dr Toni Brunning, Dr Cat Bernard & Dr Sophie Jackman

CPD credits: 5

 

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
  • Ms Fiona Daniels, RCoA Head of Examinations
  • Dr Roger Sharpe, Chair of FRCA Examinations
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

Trainee Updates Pricing table

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.

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