The Structure of the Anaesthesia specialty training in the U.K.
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The document provides an overview of the structure and process of anaesthesia specialty training in the UK. Anaesthesia is a highly subscribed training with competitive entry into the program. The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for setting standards for anaesthetists and anaesthetists in training in the UK. The anaesthesia training curriculum is set by RCoA.
Anaesthesia training is outcome based rather than time based in the UK. The indicative length of training is seven years and is divided into three stages. Trainees must complete the Primary and Final Fellowship examinations of the RCoA. There is also an option for out of programme training or experience within the programme architecture.
Doctors undertaking dual training in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine have a programme that allows attainment of capabilities in both curricula. Trainees may also choose less than full time training flexible options at any point in their training.
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