We are pleased to announce the candidates who will be standing in the next election to join the College Council. There are six Consultant vacancies and one Anaesthetist in Training vacancy to elect. Candidate statements can be read here 👉https://ow.ly/pjg850Xq3iq

90 years ago, the first Diploma in Anaesthetics (DA) was a world first in the path to an independent specialty. We're pleased to publish Professor Tony Wildsmith’s account of this defining moment in anaesthetic history 📖 Discover more 👉 https://ow.ly/7Ijb50Xo73y #Medsky #Ansky

10 days to go until the start of our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting❄️ Key highlights include👇 ➡️AI & new frontiers ➡️Old Airways, New Horizons ➡️Rural anaesthesia ➡️Day case spinals Book to join us👉 rcoa.ac.uk/events/ssarc... #AnaesthesiaScot #Ansky #Medsky

To mark #TrusteesWeek, Council member, Dr Matthew Tuck shares his experience of being a College Trustee. In this Q&A, he highlights what motivates him, the skills he's gained and the rewarding aspects of the role. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/7uUw50Xnhgz#TrusteesWeek #Ansky #Medsky

The agenda and papers for our AGM have been emailed to eligible members. Instructions for how to join the meeting and to vote will be emailed from our AGM partner Civica on 10 November. We look forward to seeing you there. More info 👉 https://rcoa.ac.uk/events/annual-general-meeting-agm-2025

📆Book now for Anaesthetic Updates in Feb 2026! Sessions include 👇 ➡️ Airway, obstetrics, pain, paediatrics & regional ➡️ Controversies & thinking outside the box ➡️ The Coroner's Court & prevention of future deaths Attend in-person for a 15% discount (use code RCoA15) 👉 https://ow.ly/AwFw50XjMm8

Join us at Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Matters 2025, in partnership with @anaesresidents.bsky.social 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Topics include 👇 ➡️Tax & pensions ➡️Rostering, slot sharing & pay ➡️The impact of LTFT training on clinical confidence Save 20% with code LTFT20 🎫 Book 👉 ow.ly/iWh350Xgafe #Ansky #Medsky

Join us in Birmingham for Anaesthesia Research, where we’ll be advancing science & transforming care. Programme includes👇 ☑️Breaking trials ☑️Clinical trial proposals ☑️Translational research ☑️Work of our NIAA grant awardees Booking & info👉 rcoa.ac.uk/events/anaes... #Ansky #Medsky

Our Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) is recruiting a Surgical Deputy Director. You will play a leading role in advancing national programmes to improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery. Open to members of the The Royal College of Surgeons of England only. 👉 https://ow.ly/Q42U50XjQZH

🎧New episode of #AnaesthesiaOnAir available now! 🎙️Dr Branislav (Brano) Mislovic and Dr Will Donaldson discuss developments in paediatric regional anaesthesia. They explore the benefits, challenges and misconceptions. Tune in 👉 https://ow.ly/uT5x50Xcg04

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The SALG Patient Safety Conference will provide valuable knowledge for doctors engaged in clinical anaesthesia, pain management & intensive care medicine. Key themes include 👇 ➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) ➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) Book today 👉 https://ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v

📢 Key interim findings from our 2025 Census are out today 🧵 ➡️ 89% of clinical leaders report that elective surgery is being delayed because of a lack of anaesthetists. ➡️ 43% say this happens on a daily or weekly basis. Thread 1/4 👇

Come and join us in Perth for the annual Scottish Society of Anaesthetists & RCoA Joint Winter Scientific Meeting ❄️ Highlights include 👇 ▶️ AI & new frontiers ▶️ Survival & adventure ▶️ Old Airways, New Horizons ▶️ Rural anaesthesia ▶️ Day case spinals Book now 👉 ow.ly/Ucw850Xj2Pj #Ansky #Medsky

This #BHM2025 we're re-sharing this episode of #AnaesthesiaOnAir, featuring a roundtable discussion with Dr Sekina Bakare, Dr Desire Onwochei, Dr Sethina Watson & Dr Daniel Olaiya👨🏾‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️ They discuss equity, microaggressions, anti-racism and much more! 🎧 https://ow.ly/HlKy50XeZYF

Ahead of #Senedd2026 at @CPOC_News we are calling for action to turn NHS Wales waiting lists into preparation lists to boost outcomes and productivity. ➡️Early screening ➡️Shared decisions ➡️Better recovery & discharge planning Read our full Manifesto👉 shorturl.at/b9VKB

The @rcoa-cri.bsky.social in collaboration with NHS and independent hospitals is recruiting Clinical Research Fellows to lead national research & QI projects. We are partnered with CR&I as one of the research opportunities for a CPOC Fellow 2026–27. 🔗Info: shorturl.at/KdLLT

In this #BlackHistoryMonth podcast episode we sit down with Dr Sethina Watson @sethina.bsky.social & Mr Russell Ampofo Celebrating the contributions of black anaesthetists & exploring representation, allyship and advancing equity and inclusion in anaesthesia 🎧 buff.ly/mvNITIG

In our new blog, Dr Balaji Packianathaswamy & Dr Hasanthi Gooneratne update members on the development of our new Clinical Performance Exam (CPE). Learn how the CPE will offer an applied, real-world assessment format 👉 https://rcoa.ac.uk/blog/journey-towards-final-frca-clinical-performance-exam

If you’re a surgeon, check out this leadership role with @cpoc.bsky.social. #MedicalLeadership @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

Our new standard for equity, diversity and inclusion aims to ensure everyone feels valued, supported and empowered. Developed with The Association of Anaesthetists, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Faculty of Pain Medicine & Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC). 👉 https://ow.ly/I2Wj50XaxJO

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s inaugural Innovation Symposium & thank you to our brilliant line-up of speakers 👏 We heard some incredible ideas, real-life examples & thought-provoking discussions on innovation in anaesthesia💡 #Ansky #Medsky

✨Some photo highlights from our bold, new Innovation Symposium event today✨ Key takeaways 🗣️ ➡️What makes great innovation ➡️Healthcare is full of data & innovation must leverage it ➡️Implementation is the greatest obstacle to overcome

A HUGE thank you to @profm.bsky.social for an insightful keynote lecture on the core principles of innovation & funding 💡 Impact, Inclusion, Innovation & Investment are the '4 I's’ that he believes you need, as well as alignment to the NHS 10-year plan to receive funding 💷 #Ansky #Medsky

✨Today's the day ✨ Our brand new event, Innovation Symposium has started 🙌 We have a great line-up of speakers including expert clinicians, researchers, NHS leaders, & industry pioneers bringing blue sky thinking to our delegates 💭 Keep up-to-date on our socials for highlights 🤳 #Ansky #Medsky

The October newsletter is out 📰 Check your inboxes for your copy 🤳 It features 👇 ➡️NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan – call for evidence ➡️Clinical Performance Exam blog ➡️2026 Research Fellowships ➡️Our new standard for equity, diversity and inclusion #Ansky #Medsky

Save the date 📅 And, join us at Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Matters 2025, with The Association of Anaesthetists🙌 Topics include👇 ➡️Tax & pensions ➡️Rostering, slot sharing & pay ➡️The impact of LTFT training on clinical confidence Book & save 20% with code LTFT20 👉 https://ow.ly/iWh350Xgafe #Ansky

This #BHM2025, we're re-sharing our panel discussion exploring the experiences of Black anaesthetists, from last year's Anaesthetic Updates event👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️ Topics include 👇🏾 ➡️Leadership ➡️Journey ➡️Aspiration ➡️Inspiration Watch it back for some insights👉🏾 https://ow.ly/um0q50XfB4v

Just 2 days to go until the launch of our bold new event, Innovation Symposium 🙌 Come & learn about the latest innovative ideas & technologies in anaesthesia 👨‍💻 We've added a new speaker to our line-up 🙌 Kevin Fong OBE will be in attendance👨‍⚕️ Book today 👉https://ow.ly/w1zR50XfwCg #Ansky #Medsky

Our Simulation Advisory Group is delivering an all-day workshop at the The Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) conference🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Featuring 👇 ➡️Expert led workshops ➡️Specialist dialogue ➡️Interactive introduction for new/ future simulation faculty 🔗 https://ow.ly/4IOs50XbrBt

Happy Diwali 2025 to all our members, fellows, colleagues and friends who are celebrating the spiritual victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. #Diwali2025 #FestivalOfLights

New #AnaesthesiaOnAir podcast🎙️ Featuring Professor Helen Higham in conversation with Council Member Paul Southall. They discuss Professor Higham's work on human factors in anaesthesia, for which she was awarded the Hewitt Lectureship 🏆 Recorded at #Anaesthesia2025 🎙️ 🎧 ow.ly/NGPH50Xect7 #Ansky

We're running an online event for medical students & foundation year doctors next week🩺 Join us, it'll feature👇 ➡️What a career in anaesthesia involves ➡️The application process ➡️Insights into life as an anaesthetist 🔗 ow.ly/QZQq50WI7WE #Ansky #Medsky

A huge THANK YOU to all our examiners who attended our CPD Day last week #ThrowbackThursday We're very grateful to all our examiners, who volunteer their time to support our specialties and the next generation of anaesthetists, intensivists and pain specialists 👏

Exam results are out🙌 We have emailed results to all candidates who sat the Final FRCA Written examination results from September 📆 Please check your inboxes (and your junk folder).

Happy #WorldAnaesthesiaDay! This year’s theme is Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies. Our #WAD2025 thread features links to free educational resources that can help you prepare for emergencies. 🧵1/5

📢Fancy a trip to Perth? The intrepid Maclean Brothers successfully rowed across the Pacific in 135 days 🚣‍♀️ They’ll share their life-changing experience at our Joint Winter Scientific Meeting with #AnaesthesiaScot Join us to hear their story first-hand 👉 https://ow.ly/RWxf50WPBaE#AnaesthesiaScot #Medsky #Ansky

Our Winter Symposium is fast approaching, have you booked your ticket yet? Don't miss out on our dynamic programme of interactive lectures & debates featuring👇 ▶️ NHS Ten Year Health Plan ▶️ Healthcare inequalities ▶️ Financial planning for doctors Book 👉 https://ow.ly/OGoL50WZTo0

Just over 1 week to go! Join us at our brand-new Innovation Symposium event⚕️ ☑️Foster a culture of innovation ☑️Case studies from frontline innovators ☑️Innovation funding opportunities ☑️Network with forward-thinking peers ☑️6 CPD points Book 👉 https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/events/innovation-symposium-2025

Save the date 📆 The SALG Patient Safety Conference is coming up! This year’s themes are👇 ➡️Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) ➡️Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) ➡️Plus poster competition for anaesthetists in training Book👉 ow.ly/YAvo50WXl9v #Ansky #Medsky

In this #AnaesthesiaOnAir podcast, Dr Jennifer Proc talks to Dr Tara Byott & Dr Sarah Muldoon about their experiences of becoming consultant anaesthetists 🥼 Topics include 👇 ▶️ Appraisals ▶️ Training ▶️ Surgeon & patient expectations ▶️ Theatre team advocacy 🎧 https://ow.ly/Ai8G50X6927#AnaesthesiaOnAir #Ansky

Join us in Birmingham for Anaesthesia Research, where we’ll be advancing science & transforming care. The programme includes 👇 ☑️Breaking trials ☑️Translational research ☑️Clinical trial proposals ☑️Work of our NIAA grant awardees Booking & more info 👉 ow.ly/rqjp50Xas5q #Ansky #Medsky

Closes soon! Please submit your application by midday on Monday 13 October if you'd like to put yourself forward for Council. Don't miss this unique opportunity to help shape the College's future ▶️ www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/how...

To conclude #SASWeek25, we examine the theme of SAS advocacy and wellbeing. 🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7 #Ansky #Medsky

The tenth NELA report is now live! 📉This report shows the lowest 30-day mortality rate since auditing began, down to 8.1%. 🔎While we celebrate this achievement, the report shows areas that still need improvement. Read the full report for more: ow.ly/PijH50X96ox @rcoa-cri.bsky.social

Today’s #SASWeek25 theme is Equalities & the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard. In this article, Sophie Jackman & Dr Sarah Thornton discuss the stats from the General Medical Council survey of anaesthetists in training, recruitment data & progression data 📉 🧾https://ow.ly/tnvU50X8lYL

SAS development is today’s #SASWeek25 theme - and who better than Dr Rob Fleming to share his top four lessons for achieving your goals? ⬇️ 1. Put yourself forward 2. Have a vision 3. Relationships matter 4. Keep yourself well Read his Bulletin article 👉 https://ow.ly/ZaOF50X7SlP

Are you using our new infographics to support informed pain relief choices? 👨‍⚕️Co-produced with patients & midwives 🧠 Support shared decision-making Epidurals: https://ow.ly/qXvA50X4OnH Spinal anaesthetics: https://ow.ly/aMAH50X4Opu Regional anaesthesia: https://ow.ly/a5Ee50X4Olf #Medsky

Today's #SASWeek25 theme is 'Specialist grade' 🥼 🧾Dr Thomas James & Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talk us through their individual journeys to becoming specialists in this Bulletin article. They reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in-between 🙌 Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/2vml50X7aBg

📣Nominations for election to Council are still open! If you're a consultant or anaesthetist in training, you have until 13 Oct to nominate yourself. ▶️Influence our professional policy ▶️Help shape our strategy ▶️Represent the College More info 👉 ow.ly/uecz50WVjYq #Ansky #Medsky