Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Sat 17 Oct (2 days)KUALA LUMPUR
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From £644
Anaesthetics Courses & Articles for UK Doctors
Find courses, question banks, and revision resources for anaesthetists at every stage of training. From FRCA exam preparation to advanced airway management, we bring together the best UK providers in one place.
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25 live events
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Instructor course
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Tue 20 Oct (2 days)London
+17 more dates
£745
Live CourseMarine Wilderness First Responder
Endeavour Medical
Thu 22 Oct (4 days)Peak District
+2 more dates
£1095
Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain Insertion Course
Kung Medics
Wed 28 OctManchester
+1 more date
£180
Live CourseUltrasound-Assisted Lumbar Puncture Course
Bromley Emergency Courses
Wed 28 OctLondon
+1 more date
£195
Live CourseALS Preparation Course
UKPASS ACADEMY
Sun 1 NovManchester
+3 more dates
£135
Online Courses for Anaesthetists
14 on-demand courses
On-demand: Update for the General Anaesthetist
Infomed Online
From £175
Verified Provider
On-demand: Obstetric and Paediatric Anaesthesia
Infomed Online
£185
Verified Provider
MSRA Exam Course
The London Course
£100
On-demand: Resuscitation Symposium 2026
Infomed Online
£275
Verified Provider
Emergency Medicine VR Training
ExR
Free
Radiology Crash Course
RadCast
£99.99
Question Banks for Anaesthetists
4 question banks
General Courses for All Doctors
85 courses relevant across every specialty
Negotiation Skills Course
ISC Medical
£55
Verified Provider
UKMLA CPSA Question Bank
Medibuddy
From £10
Verified Provider
Medic Launch
Medic Launch
From £42/year
UKMLA Course
Pastest
£99.99
Verified Provider
An Introduction to Data Science for Clinicians
Moorfields Education
£350
Get Into SPR/ST4
Med Success UK
From £295
Guides & Resources for Anaesthetists
Career tips, training guides, and exam preparation for anaesthetics
Frequently Asked Questions — Anaesthetics
What training pathway do anaesthetists follow in the UK?
UK anaesthetic training typically starts with ACCS (Acute Common Care Stem) anaesthetics or direct CT1 entry, followed by ST3–ST7 higher training. The full pathway takes around 7 years post-Foundation, leading to a CCT in Anaesthetics. Many trainees also pursue dual accreditation with Intensive Care Medicine.
What exams do anaesthetic trainees need to pass?
The primary exam is the FRCA (Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists), split into the Primary FRCA (basic sciences, taken during CT1–CT2) and the Final FRCA (clinical and applied knowledge, taken during higher training). Both have written and OSCE/SOE components.
How competitive is anaesthetic training in the UK?
Anaesthetics has become highly competitive. The 2025 CT1 competition ratio was 12.56:1, a significant increase from previous years. ST4 higher training is less competitive at around 1.65:1. A strong portfolio including audit, teaching, and the Primary FRCA (or progress towards it) significantly strengthens applications.
What courses are most useful for anaesthetic trainees?
Key courses include FRCA revision courses (both Primary and Final), airway management workshops, regional anaesthesia courses, simulation-based training, and courses covering the initial assessment of surgical patients. Many trainees also benefit from viva practice and mock OSCE sessions.
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