UCC Anaesthesiology Newsletter January 2026
The latest UCC Anaesthesiology Newsletter for January 2026 is now available. To read the article, click HERE.
The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland is dedicated to educating and training current and future generations of doctors in Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, to have the skills to provide patients with the best care possible.
The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland’s Training Department is responsible for the organisation and implementation of educational programmes/workshops and on-going educational events.
As Anaesthesiologists, our commitment to patient safety is paramount. We bear a profound responsibility to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of safe care. By fostering a culture of safety through continuous learning, communication and teamwork, we can improve patient outcomes and inspire confidence for those whom we serve.
The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland offer College examinations to doctors from all over the world, who are training to become anaesthetists. We deliver Membership and Fellowship examinations in anaesthesia. In addition we offer doctors exams in Pain Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine.
The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland through its Wellbeing Health and Resilience Committee is committed to supporting the wellbeing, health and resilience of all trainees and anaesthesiologists throughout their working lives. The College advises all anaesthesiologists including trainees to monitor their physical and emotional wellbeing and to seek assistance early if they have any concerns or feel they are experiencing significant stress or mental health issues.
We are excited to introduce a new way for the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland to connect with you: video updates! This is just the beginning of a series aimed at keeping you informed, inspired, and connected. We hope you enjoy this new format and find it a useful way to stay up to date with College initiatives.
The latest UCC Anaesthesiology Newsletter for January 2026 is now available. To read the article, click HERE.
Core Topics Belfast – Thursday 26th & Friday 27th February 2026. 📢 Nurses, you are entitled to full-member fees, email events@anaesthetists.org to get the discount code. 🗓️ Book now!: https://anaesthetists.org/Home/Education-events/Events/Event-Details/eventDateId/987 👉🏼 View the full programme here: https://events.anaesthetists.org/uploads/files/da532527-9d55-4ff4-9c11-80ff09372d55.pdf
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Western Anaesthesia Society of Ireland in Collaboration with the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and University of Galway Anaesthesiology & Critical Care find the programme here: Preliminary Programme
Formed in 1990, the Age Anaesthesia Association is a collaboration of health professionals from anaesthetic, surgical and medical backgrounds with the shared mission of attaining age-equal access to and improved outcomes for older people undergoing surgery. The Age Anaesthesia Association (AAA) is hosting a conference in The Metropole Hotel, Cork, Ireland, on the 26th and 27th of March 2026. This first-of-its-kind meeting unites two leading societies to focus on the care of the older adult in surgery, bringing together the full perioperative pathway from assessment to recovery. for more info: Age Anaesthesia ASM…
The course is targeted towards trainees in their latter stages of training who may be interested in basic transesophageal echocardiography or those considering applying for Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology fellowships. It is a mixture of didactic lectures and hands on exposure with a Transesophageal echocardiography simulator. Course Date: 2nd March 2025 Venue: Pillar Centre Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Cost: 100 euro CME: 6 external credits pending Application process contact anaes@mater.ie With contact details to include email and phone number and stage of training. Spaces…
CAT Consultant Workshop 2026 The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland is delighted to invite you to register for the CAT Consultant Workshop, which will take place in the College, Merrion Square on Thursday the 19th of March 2026! This workshop focuses on preparation for consultant applications and interviews and is aimed at trainees getting ready for life after the SAT Programme. It will be co-hosted by the College and ‘Inspire Change’, an agency which focuses on developing healthcare leaders. This full-day event is designed specifically for senior trainees and will provide valuable insights and experience…
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