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2020 saw a huge increase in the public profile and understanding of the central role of anaesthetists and intensivists in caring for the sickest patients with COVID-19.

Letter to College Tutors and Regional Advisers (Anaesthesia) to reiterate our request that the training of anaesthetists in training is prioritised over the training of AAs.

The RCoA and British Journal of Anaesthesia are pleased to announce a series of webinars available to our members on how to optimise your reading of the medical literature. These webinars will feature members from our international editorial team and their guests including authors, experts and fellows addressing topics such as how to read the literature, the editorial process, and journal club discussions of important articles appearing in the BJA.

Each webinar will also feature a methodological tip targeted to trainees. These sessions will provide opportunities to engage with the editors and other leaders in the field of anaesthesia.

We, the trustees of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, are responsible for directing and controlling College activities to deliver its objects as detailed in our Royal Charter.

Successful candidates on the Final FRCA examination are awarded the fellowship by examination of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and may use the letters FRCA after their name.

In this podcast, Dr Ravi Bhagrath – Consultant Anaesthetist at Bart’s Health, London asks Professor William Harrop-Griffiths – Consultant Anaesthetist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London about resource management during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes discussion around PPE guidelines, asymptomatic patients as well as other resource hot topics.

Following consultation with our members and other stakeholders we have published the Interim AA Scope of Practice 2024, which is endorsed by the Association of Anaesthetists.

Just as you are by the side of your patients when it matters the most, the Royal College of Anaesthetists is by your side to support you through your career.

Read all our detailed anaesthesia information leaflets and resources specifically for patients and their carers which have been written by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

A guide intended for use by anaesthetists in training who are doing sub-specialty training in PHEM that demonstrates the shared capabilities and cross-referencing between the two curricula.