Can you help shape our research?

Our National Audit Projects (NAPs) study anaesthesia-related complications that are of low incidence but serious for patients. We are calling for proposals of topics for our 8th NAP and welcome your suggestions.

 

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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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Training and careers
The College is responsible for setting recruitment, training and assessment standards. This is how we are able to attract and then support the best doctors from medical schools into our specialty.
Final FRCA Examinations

Examinations
The Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) examinations test the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required by anaesthetists in training.
Simulation training in anaesthesia

Research
The College supports the funding, development and delivery of high quality healthcare research.

Upcoming events

Online Updates

Anaesthetic Updates
14 June 2023 | 09:00 - 16:00
Our two-day online conference is  to help you stay informed when it comes to the key issues surrounding best anaesthetic practice.
Final FRCA Revision Course tutorial session

Final FRCA Written revision course
3 July 2023
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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Primary FRCA Online Revision Course
3 July 2023 09:00 - 17.00
This online course is aimed at those studying for the Primary FRCA examination and will cover key areas that have proved difficult for past examination candidates.

Latest news

President and Vice-Presidents elected
Dr Fiona Donald has been re-appointed as President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, with Dr Helgi Johannsson and Dr Claire Shannon as Vice-Presidents.

ACSA accreditation for NHNN
London's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery has been re-accredited under the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme.

New Paediatric Anxiety Management Programme
A new elearning programme co-created by the Royal College of Anaesthetists will help manage and reduce procedure induced anxiety in children.