We are committed to improving the calibre of our examinations, ensuring that they are delivered in line with best practice in assessment for each medical specialty. As part of that commitment, we undertake regular internal reviews of the FRCA examination, the most recent of which we have published today.
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We welcome the findings of an independent review of all examinations delivered by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, conducted by Professor John McLachlan and published in full today. We will address the recommendations, many of which align closely with those of our recent internal review of the FRCA, working closely with the Faculties of Pain and Intensive Care Medicine.
Aligned with International Women's Day, the British Journal of Anaesthesia published a special issue on Women in Anaesthesia.
In recent weeks we have listened carefully to views expressed by members about anaesthesia associates – including feedback on our position statement, our response to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, and discussion at our Let’s Talk event in June.
Today Professor Ravi Mahajan from Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has been elected President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists in succession to Dr Liam Brennan.
Anaesthetists across the UK are due to commence the largest ever study of cardiac arrest occurring during general anaesthesia and surgery.
The College's role in relation to anaesthesia associates is, and always has bee, to ensure patient safety by facilitating their safe integration into the workforce.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists have issued a joint statement on ST3 recruitment.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists are offering the following guidance to support both individual anaesthetists in training and also wider departments deal with winter pressures.
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its annual report, The state of medical education and practice in the UK. The report provides valuable insight into the changing medical workforce.