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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

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

Election for Co-option to RCoA Council
The College is pleased to announce the successful AiT candidates who have been elected for co-option to RCoA Council.

Anaesthetics February 2023 ST4 recruitment
The RCoA is pleased that the Anaesthetics National Recruitment Office (ANRO) are able to offer interviews to all applicants who have been successfully longlisted for ST4 posts.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022

Dr Fiona Donald, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, responds to the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

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.