A Career in Anaesthesia
This online event is aimed at medical students and foundation year doctors, and will provide practical advice about pursuing a career in anaesthesia.
Are you a medical student or foundation year doctor and considering a career in anaesthesia? The RCoA is holding an information session for those who want to find out more about the specialty. This day will focus on the general aspects of a career in anaesthesia, providing an insight into life as a trainee and then on into SAS Doctor or Consultant roles. There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the day.
Sessions will include
- life as an anaesthetic trainee
- how to prepare for your interview
- recruitment and application processes
- the future of anaesthesia and the skills required
Certificates of attendance will be issued for this event. This event will be recorded and made available for registrants to watch back for six months afterwards.
Delegate feedback from 2024 event:
"Really interesting, well planned and organised. Very useful, good tips."
"A very useful insight to core anaesthetics training and the application process"
"The best resource for anaesthetic applications."
"Inspiring and reassuring overview of anaesthetics as a career and how to apply."
"The event was very informative and the presenters were enthusiastic."
"Makes me excited to do anaesthetics!"
PLEASE NOTE: This is a draft version of the programme which is subject to change
| ONLINE | A CAREER IN ANAESTHESIA | 21 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 08:45-09:00 | Login and test your connection | |
| 09:00-09:10 | Welcome and housekeeping | Dr Charlotte Quick & Dr Gabrielle McGrath |
| 09:10-09:15 | Introduction from the RCoA | Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA President |
| 09:15-09:30 | Life as an anaesthetic trainee | |
| 09:30-09:50 | MSRA Exam | |
| 09:50-10:10 | ICU | |
| 10:10-10:20 | BREAK | |
| 10:20-10:40 | Equality, diversity, and inclusion | Mr Russell Ampofo, RCoA ETE Director |
| 10:40-11:10 | Interview | |
| 11:10-11:50 | Recruitment and applications | |
| 11:50-12:20 | Q&A on recruitment and application process | |
| 12:20-13:00 | LUNCH | |
| 13:00-13:30 | The training programme and support | |
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13:30-14:50
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Small group Q&A session with current anaesthetic trainees (*NOT RECORDED) BREAK FOR DELEGATES NOT TAKING PART |
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| 14:55-15:15 | LTFT in Anaesthesia | |
| 15:15-15:25 | Future of Anaesthesia | |
| 15:25-15:35 | EVENT CLOSE | |
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.