The Winter Symposium 2021

Join us online or in person for our annual two-day symposium and enjoy a lively mix of lectures, debates and interactive sessions.

The Clinical Leads for this year’s symposium, Professor William Harrop-Griffiths and Dr Ashwini Keshkamat look forward to welcoming you to our winter symposium where you can learn and be challenged as well as discuss and debate a wide range of clinical topics.

Join us for one day or two at the Winter Symposium 2021.  We have included more clinical content this year as well as a medicolegal session and practical tips you will be able to use in your everyday practice.  

Book now

Latest news

ACSA publishes its 2020-2021 Annual Review
The 2020-2021 ACSA Annual Review reflects on the work of the ACSA scheme in an unprecedented year.

New ACCS website helps users find resources more easily
Today the Royal College of Anaesthetists is pleased to announce the launch of a new ACCS website. The website has been created to support understanding, implementing, and working with the recently redeveloped ACCS training programme.

World Anaesthesia Day 2021 - get Fitter Better Sooner
16 October is World Anaesthesia Day. This year, to mark this special occasion, the College has re-introduced its ever popular Fitter Better Sooner resources to members, created to encourage patients to get as fit as possible prior to their surgery.

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.

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

Find out more about membership

Discover more about the work of the College

Fiona Donald, RCoA President

Your membership
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the third largest medical royal college by UK membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we represent the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
Podcast Listing image

RCoA Podcasts

Listen to highlights from our conferences and events as well as specially recorded conversations with subject experts.
Clinicians in theatre

Research projects
The RCoA is passionate about improving the outcomes and experiences of patients via research and quality improvement

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.

Taking OSCE and SOE online - guidance
All FRCA OSCE and SOE will be delivered as virtual examinations this academic year on a newly purchased assessment platform, recently developed for the virtual delivery of clinical examinations.

Examinations & COVID-19
In accordance with national guidelines on COVID-19 the College has updated its guidance for candidates sitting our examinations.