Considering a Career in Anaesthesia
'Anaesthetists really enjoy their jobs.
And anaesthetics really is fun.
It offers a chance to make people better.'
Anaesthetists work in the Operating Theatre, Intensive Care, Obstetric Unit and in Pain Management.
You can enter Anaesthesia either directly from Foundation or after spending time in a complementary specialty
The Training Programme and the Curriculum
Trainees in Anaesthesia are appointed through a national process.
What are the different Grades of Anaesthetist that work in Hospitals?
Operating Department Practioners (ODPs) and Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) (PA(A)s)
Information for Medical Students who are considering careers in Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia has developed a reputation for successfully managing and delivering training for those wishing to train les
A career in Anaesthesia can also lead to one of the following areas of sub-specialty interest.
A career in anaesthesia
The RCoA is holding two informal sessions on 21 and 29 October 2013 for Foundation Year Two trainees who are considering a career in anaesthesia. For further information, please contact events@rcoa.ac.uk.