A Career in Anaesthesia

This online event is aimed at medical students and foundation year doctors, and will provide practical advice about pursuing a career in anaesthesia.

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Date: 21 October 2025 | 09:30 - 15:35

Location: Online, Zoom

Availability: Places available

Clinical content lead(s): Dr Charlotte Quick & Dr Gaby McGrath

Are you a medical student or foundation year doctor and considering a career in anaesthesia? The RCoA is holding an information session for those who want to find out more about the specialty. This day will focus on the general aspects of a career in anaesthesia, providing an insight into life as a trainee and then on into SAS Doctor or Consultant roles. There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the day.

Sessions will include

  • life as an anaesthetic trainee
  • how to prepare for your interview
  • recruitment and application processes
  • the future of anaesthesia and the skills required

Certificates of attendance will be issued for this event. This event will be recorded and made available for registrants to watch back for six months afterwards.

Delegate feedback from 2024 event:

"Really interesting, well planned and organised. Very useful, good tips."

"A very useful insight to core anaesthetics training and the application process"

"The best resource for anaesthetic applications."

"Inspiring and reassuring overview of anaesthetics as a career and how to apply."

"The event was very informative and the presenters were enthusiastic."

"Makes me excited to do anaesthetics!"

 


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Payment must be made at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. The RCoA, FICM and FPM are unable to hold places on events without payment. Credit or debit card payments must be made online via our card payment handler Stripe, or by phone. We do not accept purchase orders or raise invoices for places on our events. 

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