Considering a Career in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetists work in the operating theatre, intensive care, obstetric units and in pain management
The steps from Medical School through to completion of training
A framework for medical student education in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine
Enter anaesthesia directly from Foundation or after spending time in a complementary specialty
The Training Programme and the Curriculum
Trainees in anaesthesia are appointed through a national process
What are the different grades of anaesthetist that work in hospitals?
Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) (PA(A)s)
Information for medical students who are considering a career in anaesthesia
This brochure is for students who may have already considered a career in anaesthesia
Six anaesthetists share their personal experiences and views on their career in anaesthesia so far
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- The RCoA Guide for Novice Trainees
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- Career Breaks and Returning to Work
- CESR and Equivalence
- SAS and Specialty Doctors
- Global Partnerships
- Regional Advisers and College Tutors
- Working Time Regulations
- Workforce Planning
- Anaesthesia-related Professionals
- Careers and Training Publications
- State of Play Newsletter
- Contact the Training Department