😉Out just in time for RAUK24….

📄We have updated our RA-UK Royal College of Anaesthetists 2021 curriculum supporting document

🔗Links updated

📑New references

💻Recent webinars, new videos, topical podcasts added

🙏🏼Thanks to all board, OAA and BOAS

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As I look forward to celebrating #TamilNewYear this weekend, delighted to share Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin, spring edition, speaks to new beginnings & changing of seasons in training and careers in anaesthesia.

Log into your ‘My RCoA’ & read (scroll) on 👇🏾

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We have published the findings of our survey of members’ perceptions & experiences of anaesthesia associates.

The survey responses have been reported by Research By Design, who conducted the survey on our behalf. The report is available on our website: ow.ly/cIHo50Rc1vf

Wishing Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim members, colleagues and friends. Have a joyous Eid al-Fitr!

Sarah Thornton Breast Cancer Now Dr Elaine Beaumont Royal College of Anaesthetists Emma Plunkett Ramai Santhirapala Satya Francis Dr Sunil Kumar FRSA MRCA FCAI DipIBLM jon chambers Chris Carey huge good luck to Emily today!

Race day is here💛

We want to wish all our LLHM runners the best of luck. The hard work is done – it’s time to put your training to the test, soak up the incredible support, and enjoy the amazing race day atmosphere!

See you on the Start Line!

#LLHM2024

Supporting doctors to progress their careers in anaesthesia.

Sarah Thornton and jon chambers both co-chairs of our Training Committee give an update on recruitment, CESR programmes, increasing flexibility & rotational training.

Read in the Bulletin : ow.ly/wZRV50R4cgW

The Spring issue of the Bulletin is live.
Featuring news & insights from across the specialty including:
🔹 Updates from the Training Committee
🔹 Tackling differential attainment in the FRCA
🔹 Parity for LTFT slot-sharing AiTs
Read more: ow.ly/LykZ50R7gZM

The role of SAS doctors is too often misunderstood and we are keen for SAS doctors to get the recognition they deserve. #SASdoctorheroes .

Read these enlightening profiles: rcoa.ac.uk/spotlight-on-s…
Do send your own SAS profile to [email protected] Dr Sunil Kumar FRSA MRCA FCAI DipIBLM

'It is imperative that SAS, Locally Employed and MTI doctors are offered support to achieve their career goals.'

This best practice document in the Bulletin will help all anaesthetic staff access the educational supervision or mentorship they require.
rcoa.ac.uk/bulletin/sprin…

Our next Let’s Talk event will focus on Anaesthetists in Training.

Our AiT reps on Council Matthew Tuck, DrSophieJackman and David Urwin will be on the panel along with Dr Fiona Donald and CEO Jono Bruun.

16 April 7.00pm.
Join us online: ow.ly/CmcW50R6y52

Unfortunately life hasn’t finished with curve balls. In Aug I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer & lost the use of my arm I’m hugely grateful for family & friends & clever oncologists. I intend to attack this with all the positivity & skills I have picked up over the last few yrs

Welcome to #teamanaesthesia Hany, Davina, and Tim Golbourn! I'm very much looking forward to working with you, and I'm sure you'll make a huge contribution across some crucial areas of development for us at Royal College of Anaesthetists

Our correspondence published in British Journal of Anaesthesia in response to Hanmer & colleagues Dr Fiona Donald Ashwini Keshkamat Dr Sunil Kumar FRSA MRCA FCAI DipIBLM Kirstin May Lucy Williams

All robust evidence is welcome but we question some of the assumptions in the article regarding SAS anaesthetists.

authors.elsevier.com/a/1ipiS1dCDupc2

I'M GOING TO BE AN ANAESTHETIST

The GMC is consulting on the rules, standards and guidance needed to implement the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).
Open until 20 May.