Your College Updates, Now in Video!

A new era of communication starts here - modern updates are Live!

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.

 

 

28
Oct
Combined High Impact Critical Care and ICSI Autumn Meeting
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HICC – High Impact Critical Care 7.0 Neurocritical Care Friday 13th November 2026 Galmont Hotel, Galway   ICSI Autumn Meeting Featuring the Kate Flynn Memorial Medal Saturday 14th November 2026 Galmont Hotel, Galway Register here. See the programme here.   

27
Oct
WE HAVE EXTENDED our COMPETITION! -NEW APPLICTATION DEADLINE! TUESDAY 3rd of NOVEMBER!!
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📢 Applications are now invited for the Emerging & Established Leaders Conference (EELC) 2027. 📅 When 25th – 26th February 2027   The CAI will support 2 Specialist Anaesthesiology Trainees (in SAT years 6 and 7 at the time of the conference) to attend this innovative conference. 📧 A cover letter addressing the selection criteria below, curriculum vitae and the names of 2 referees are to be submitted to Lauren McKenna at the CAI by email to training@coa.ie by 5pm Tuesday 3rd of November 2026 ….

15
Oct
Global Health Education Ireland Conference 2026-Free to Register 1 Day Online Conference
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Global Health Education Ireland (GHEI) 2026 is a 1 Day Online Conference (Weds Oct 28th) run by The Forum of Postgraduate Medical Training Bodies of Ireland, and this year is hosted by The Irish College of General Practitioners. The Conference provides exciting updates on a wide range of Global Health Initiatives and Programmes, and details over 20 evolving Projects, mainly but not exclusively running in Africa. Leading Keynote Speakers include Dr Innocent Besigye (Inaugural President ECSA College of Family Practice), Dr Mike Ryan, Dr Eimhin…

24
Sep
Opportunity to undertake a Research MD on Global Surgery Education
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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery is offering a 2-year research MD (StAR MD, NFQ Level 10) studying how training institutions worldwide engage with SURGhub — the open-access UN Global Surgery Learning Hub (65,000+ learners since 2023). The project explores why institutions adopt SURGhub courses, what gets them embedded into formal curricula, and the impact of that — feeding directly into platform strategy. ✅ For a surgical or anaesthesiology trainee interested in global surgery + education ✅ Salaried clinical post + funded MD fees + research…

15
Sep
National Poisons Information Service 60th Anniversary Meeting
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Dr Joe Tracey (Former NPIC Clinical Director), Dr Edel Duggan (Clinical Director NPIC), and Professor Donal Buggy (President of College of Anaesthesiologists) Dr Joe Tracey (Former NPIC Clinical Director), Dr Edel Duggan (Clinical Director NPIC), and Professor Donal Buggy (President of College of Anaesthesiologists) Naoise O'Muiri T.D., Tom Brabazon T.D., Dr Edel Duggan (Clinical Director NPIC), and Professor Donal Buggy (President of College of Anaesthesiologists) Naoise O'Muiri T.D., Professor Donal Buggy (President of College of Anaesthesiologists), Dr Edel Duggan (Clinical Director NPIC), and Tom Brabazon...
15
Sep
Applications Open – Specialist Training Programme in Pain Medicine – Intake July 2027
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We are pleased to advise that applications are now open for the Specialist Training Programme in Pain Medicine for posts commencing July 2027.  Please find the advertisement and guidance document for applicants below. ADVERTISEMENT GUIDANCE DOCUMENT  Closing date for applications is Friday 10th October at 16:00. To apply, please email the following documents to @Pain Medicine: Cover Letter and copy of Curriculum Vitae Evidence of CSCST in Anaesthesiology or confirmation of entry to Specialist Division of the Register in Anaesthesiology Certified colour copy of Passport…

11
Sep
NAPSAC 2026 – Programme Now Available
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We’re delighted to unveil the programme for NAPSAC 2026 – The Future of Patient Safety, and this year’s agenda promises to be an exciting and forward-thinking exploration of what lies ahead for patient safety. With high demand already, now is the time to secure your place. Don’t miss out on this exciting programme — register now! Early Bird registration closes Tuesday 6 October at 4:00pm. And one final reminder for our trainees: this is the last weekend to submit your abstract for the KP Moore…