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CEO update: the benefits of research

Jono Brüün, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Anaesthetists looks at the benefits of research and why it will always be at the centre of our activities, creating significant impact for patients and the public.

RCoA response to the GMC’s training survey: one third of Anaesthetists in Training report burnout

The RCoA welcomes the publication of the results of the GMC’s National Training survey, which shows that 90% of anaesthetists in training rated their training as good or very good, and nearly 80% felt they had achieved the expected level of practical experience in the previous year.

Translating vision into reality

Dr Alison Pittard, OBE: "The end of my tenure brings an opportunity to reflect on the last three years. COVID-19 has dominated and it is easy to focus on the negatives, but, as an eternal optimist, I see many positives. I had three objectives when I became dean, the first of which was to promote our specialty."

COVID-19 has dominated and it is easy to focus on the negatives, but, as an eternal optimist, I see many positives. I had three objectives when I became dean, the first of which was to promote our specialty.

I think everyone now knows what we do and, as a result, we have increased training numbers, expanded capacity, and embedded enhanced care. My second objective was to develop international partnerships. Despite travel being restricted, embracing digital platforms afforded us the opportunity to work with the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand and the Apollo group in India.

Dr Fiona Donald takes up office as President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is delighted to announce that today, Dr Fiona Donald, a consultant anaesthetist at North Bristol NHS Trust, takes up office as the next President of the College. Fiona succeeds Professor Ravi Mahajan, who has been in post since 2018.

NovPod - Season 2, Episode 2: Maternal physiology

For episode 2, we are joined by NovPod series 1 alumnus Dr Layla Guscoth to discuss the changes that pregnancy has on maternal physiology and how this will affect our anaesthetic management.

Primary FRCA OSCE

The Primary OSCE assesses a candidate's competence in one or more areas of clinical competence such as history taking, communication, physical examination skills across 16 exam stations laid out in a circuit. Candidates complete the examination by moving from station to station.

FRCA Primary SOE

The SOE assesses a candidate's knowledge and understanding of the basic sciences and clinical decision-making through a series of structured oral interviews with two examiners.

NovPod - Season 2, Episode 3: What do anaesthetists do on labour ward?

In episode 3 we are joined by Dr Serina Sidhu, an anaesthetic CT1 about to start her obstetric novice period. Rosie and Eoin are here to answer her questions about the role of the anaesthetist on the labour ward and what we actually do on a day to day basis.

Final FRCA Written revision course

This online course is aimed at those studying for the Final FRCA Written examination and will cover key areas that have proved difficult for past examination candidates.

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