Council Elections

The College is introducing two additional Anaesthetists in Training posts on our Council, making the number on Council more representative of our membership. There is no requirement for FRCA for greater earlier career representation. Nominations are now open.

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Welcome to RCoA

Anaesthesia is the largest single hospital specialty in the NHS. The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK.

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Working with our members, we ensure the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain medicine.

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Upcoming events

Final FRCA Revision Course tutorial session

Final FRCA Written revision course
4 July 2022
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.
Anaesthetic Updates London Sep 2020

Anaesthetic updates
28 September 2022 | 09:00 - 17:00
By hearing from the experts in your field, our 3-day conference set in London will aid the progression of your own anaesthetic practice.
Anaesthesia 2023

Anaesthesia 2023
16 May 2023
Anaesthesia 2023 flagship conference will take place in Birmingham and online in May 2023 for three days of what promises, to be a bigger, better, must-attend event for the specialty.

Latest news

Simulated Interview Preparation videos

The RCoA Recruitment Committee with help from experienced interviewers and trainee volunteers has produced simulated interviews for both Anaesthetics CT1 & ACCS (Anaesthetics) and ST4.

Three new chairs to lead the FRCA examination
The College is delighted to announce the appointment of three new chairs to lead the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists examination.

RCoA urges Government to consider impact of pay deal
“We are concerned that the exclusion from the Government’s proposed pay deal of doctors in training in England and SAS doctors on the reformed contract may exacerbate the NHS staffing crisis at a time when the workforce is already tired and demoralised.

Recruitment and Exams guidance

Training during the COVID-19 pandemic
As a Royal College and professional body, the RCoA has a number of national responsibilities, with the aim of ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to patients.

Become a FRCA examiner

Find out if you are eligible to become a Primary or Final FRCA examiner and join a warm and welcoming team of professionals dedicated to upholding standards in anaesthetic training.