Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Tue 10 Nov (2 days)LONDON
+29 more dates
From £644
Anaesthetics Courses & Articles for UK Doctors
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29 live events14 online courses4 question banks85 cross-specialty courses
View all anaesthetics courses →Upcoming Live Events for Anaesthetists
29 live events
Live CoursePrimary FRCA Viva Course for the Nov '26 Exam
Mersey School of Anaesthesia
Wed 11 Nov (3 days)Whiston
£330
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Reverification Programme
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Wed 11 NovHarrogate
+9 more dates
From £450
Live CourseAdvanced Team Communication Skills Course for Doctors
Oxford Medical
Wed 11 NovVirtual
+1 more date
£289.99
Live CourseFAMUS – Ultrasound for Acute Medicine
Bromley Emergency Courses
Thu 12 NovLondon
+5 more dates
£395
Live CourseST & CT Medical Interview Course
Oxford Medical
Sat 14 NovVirtual
+3 more dates
£299.99
Online Courses for Anaesthetists
14 on-demand courses
Primary FRCA Exam Essentials
Pastest
£99.99
Verified Provider
On-demand: Update for the General Anaesthetist
Infomed Online
From £175
Verified Provider
Emergency Medicine VR Training
ExR
Free
Radiology Crash Course
RadCast
£99.99
Remote Mentoring
g&h CritCareEcho
From £600
MSK Ultrasound-guided Injections eLearning
SonoSkills
€475
Verified ProviderQuestion 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
IMG Masterclass
MedNexus
Free
Data science for clinicians: Intensive course in R
Moorfields Education
£350
Get Into SPR/ST4
Med Success UK
From £295
Teach The Teacher For Doctors
Teach the Dr Teacher
£145
Advancing Patient Communication Skills Online Course
Oxford Medical
£75.00
Verified ProviderGuides & Resources for Anaesthetists
Career tips, training guides, and exam preparation for anaesthetics
Exam GuideThe MSRA Exam Explained (2027)
What the MSRA is, the January 2027 dates, what is in both papers and how it is scored. How much it counts for GP, psychiatry, surgery, anaesthetics, radiology and more.
How to Get IntoHow to Get into: Anaesthetics ST4
Jaimin Arya
Career TipsDifficult Cannulation – A Practical Guide to IV Access
Dr Tirth Vasa
Exam GuideFRCA Primary MCQ Examination Guide 2027
Buddhini Dolapihilla
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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