23
Jun
Information Webinar on the Irish Medical Council’s new PCS Framework for 2025/2026
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This is a reminder about our upcoming Information Webinar on the Irish Medical Council’s new PCS Framework for 2025/2026. This free information session will take place this evening, Monday 23rd June at 6.00pm, and will explain the new PCS requirements in more detail, provide advice on completing the Professional Development Plan (Planning CPD), and include a live demonstration of the e-portfolio system, Risr/advance. Please click the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bfdizxm2SUeSMz2L2TQ10w In addition, we would welcome your questions and feedback to help us improve future…

17
Jun
Adult Critical Care Transport Course

The Adult Critical Care Transport Course, was developed by the Critical Care and Retrieval Services (CCRS) to meet the training needs of the multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and NAS Personnel involved in the transport of a critically ill adult patient by ambulance.  This blended learning course addresses the elements encountered when transporting critically ill adult patients, e.g. preparation, emergencies, human factors. There is mandatory pre learning required prior to the face to face simulation session. This course is run in many hospitals around the…

17
Jun
Edinburgh Anaesthesia Festival
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Edinburgh Anaesthesia Festival, 20-22 Aug- Scotland’s largest annual Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management Conference. Join them for 3 days packed with thought provoking talks, debate and workshops either in person or virtually. Delegates will be able to view talks and access speaker slides for 1 year. Abstract Competition closes 4 July. Check out http://eafest.org for details.

9
Jun
CAI Statement Condemning Targeting of Healthcare Professionals and Facilities and all Violent Conflict
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CAI Statement Condemning Targeting of Healthcare Professionals and Facilities and all Violent Conflict. The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland, as a community of doctors, wishes to convey our horror at the brutal violence evident in many conflict zones and our abhorrence at the emergence of destructive and deadly attacks on healthcare infrastructure and healthcare professionals as they serve people in need, especially in Gaza and Ukraine. Being committed to human healthcare and respect for human life, we condemn the targeting of healthcare and humanitarian workers,…

4
Jun
A New Opportunity to Connect: ACTACC Welcomes Irish Members
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The Association for Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care (ACTACC) is extending a warm invitation to anaesthesiology colleagues in Ireland to join their expanding educational network. This collaboration offers access to valuable resources, international connections, and the opportunity to shape the future of cardiothoracic care. Read their letter HERE

26
May
Echo Guided Life Support (EGLS) Course – 11th – 12th September 2025
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Echo Guided Life Support (EGLS) Course – 11th – 12th September 2025 EGLS is a live course that teaches candidates how to use basic echocardiography, lung and IVC ultrasound to diagnose the cause of shock in a patient. It consists of a comprehensive online pre course material and a live component which focuses on hands-on learning scanning simulated patients under the supervision of an instructor.  EGLS has run in Ireland since 2018. EGLS is also a FUSIC Heart (Intensive Care Society UK) approved course. Who should attend…

20
May
Celebrating Excellence: Annual Congress 2025 Award Winners
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The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland was proud to honour a number of outstanding contributors to our specialty at this year’s Annual Congress 2025. We extend our sincere congratulations to all of our winners across a broad range of competitions and awards, and we thank our generous sponsors for their continued support. STUDENT MEDICAL ESSAY COMPETITION Essay Title: “The good catch. What a near-miss taught me about patient safety” Winners: First place – Ellen Kinsella Second place – Joanna Sargent Third place – Aonghus Feeney…

8
May
Registration Open: Perioperative Advanced Communication Workshop
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Are you an NCHD in Anaesthesia? Do you want to enhance your communication skills to improve patient outcomes? PACE is a one-day Perioperative Advanced Communication Workshop designed to do just that. Below you will find the details on how to register. The workshop will be held on Wednesday 4th June, in the ERC, RCSI Building Beaumont Hospital.

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