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As I write this, we are finalising the 2025 Census, which we undertake every five years to get an accurate picture of the anaesthetic workforce across the UK.
In previous years the Census has focused on asking Clinical Leaders and College Tutors for local data about the provision of anaesthetic services to patients, the composition of the workforce and anaesthetic education and training. This year, for the first time, we are also asking all practising anaesthetists in the UK to participate in the Census and tell us about your individual experiences at work.
The Census launches in the first week of April. By the time you’re reading this you may have already received your unique link to complete it. I know you’re all very busy but taking a few minutes to complete the Census will make a huge difference. The more we know about your working patterns and challenges, professional development and wellbeing, the more effectively we can support you and advocate on your behalf.
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Dr Hoo Kee Tsang tells us about the new Specialist Pain Medicine credential.
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the new Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) Specialist Pain Medicine credential – a new process to formally recognise a doctor's expertise in pain medicine to bring assured training and regulatory oversight.
GMC credentials were originally developed to focus on discrete areas of practice where consistent clinical standards are considered necessary to support better and safer patient care or where patients are at risk due to workforce gaps.
Dr Andrew Sharman shows us that rotational training, while offering a broad range of training opportunities, doesn’t come without its challenges and tells us what the Faculty is doing to overcome them.
Another year goes by, and again I am humbled by the resilience and resolve of our resident doctors.
Last year, responses to our intensivists in training (IiT) survey were overall very positive for ICM training, with resident doctors appreciating their trainers. Also, our regional advisors survey demonstrated how much excellent work is ongoing across the country. Exam and regional teaching courses, mentoring programmes, and the offering of a variety of Special Skill Years (SSYs) are just some examples of an ever-growing list of successes.