Become a member

Interested in joining the College?

Just as you are by the side of your patients when it matters most, the Royal College of Anaesthetists is by your side to support you throughout your career.

How to apply

Answer the questions below to find out which membership category you might be eligible to apply for. The most appropriate application form will be identified for you to select, complete and submit to us.

If you have been appointed to an MTI post and wish to take up membership of the College, please follow the Global Partnerships guidance. Once you have taken up your MTI posting at your UK NHS hospital, please contact the Global Partnerships team where they will confirm the next steps to gain membership of the College.

Are you a registered medical practitioner in the UK?
Are you a medical student in the UK or overseas?
Do you currently live or work abroad?

You may be eligible for Medical Student Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the medical student application form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for medical student membership

You may be eligible for Affiliate Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the affiliate membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for affiliate membership

Are you currently working in a Consultant grade post?
Are you working in a registered UK training post?
Is this post substantive?

You may be eligible for Associate Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the associate fellowship membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for associate fellowship

Have you spent 12 months in a registered training post in the UK?
Have you passed the Primary FRCA exam or an equivalent exam?

You may be eligible for Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for membership

Are you a foundation years doctor in the UK?

You may be eligible for Associate Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the associate membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for associate membership

You may be eligible for Foundation Years Doctor membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the foundation years doctor membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for foundation years doctor membership

Please complete the Anaesthetist in Training (ACCS/Core and Specialty Training) registration form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for ACCS/Core and Specialty Training

You may be eligible for International Affiliate Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Please complete the international affiliate membership form and the College membership team will process your application and contact you.

Apply for international membership

Need to renew your membership of the College?
Please call the Membership Engagement team on
020 7092 1700 to provide payment or

request a Direct Debit Mandate form here.
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Membership FAQs
Questions and answers regularly asked by individuals.