VIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE OF THE PRESIDENT'S NEWS
VIEW IN YOUR BROWSER  |  UPDATE PREFERENCES  |  FORWARD TO A FRIEND  |  VIEW THE ARCHIVE
RCoA: President's News
Dear <<Salutation>>,
Dr Liam Brennan, President, RCoA
Dr Liam Brennan, President
Today and tomorrow
As we enter the final few weeks of 2016, I reflect on what a momentous year it has been for the College, our specialty and the whole of the NHS. Unprecedented demand for healthcare without a commensurate increase in resources has tested the resolve and commitment of all clinicians, including anaesthetists, as never before. To better support our membership for the uncertain future ahead, Council this year produced our first ever five-year strategy. This sets out a coherent plan with clearly defined aims and objectives that we hope will allow us to progress from being at times too reactive an organisation to one that is shaping our destiny.

Read more...>

 
Royal praise for anaesthetists
A summary of the 2016 SALG Patient Safety Conference, where HRH The Princess Royal praised the dedication of anaesthetists to patient safety.
 

Read more...>
 
New Council members
Confirmation of the three new consultant members and one new trainee member elected to RCoA Council for 2017.
 

Read more...>
 
RCoA Scottish Advisory Board consultant election
Fellows & Associate Fellows in Scotland are invited to vote in the RCoA Scottish Advisory Board consultant election.
 

Read more...>
 
25th Anniversary countdown begins  
A look ahead to the College's programme of celebrations marking the 25th Anniversary of receiving our Royal Charter.

Read more...>
 
MBRRACE-UK maternal deaths report
My thoughts on a report published this month on the topic of maternal deaths, which contains important lessons relevant to critical care doctors.
 

Read more...>
 
Clinical Quality posts
Fellows & members are invited to apply for two new vacancies within the RCoA's Clinical Quality and Research directorate.
 

Read more...>
 
SAS survey feedback
An update and some topline key findings from a recent survey of specialty and associate specialist doctors.
 

Read more...>
 
National reviews into children's specialised services
NHS England is hosting a series of webinars on 5 January 2017 on the national reviews into paediatric critical care and specialised surgery for children.
 

Read more...>
 
Exams update
An examinations update including results from the recent FRCA Final written exams sat this month by more than 350 candidates.
 

Read more...>
 
DOWNLOAD THIS NEWSLETTER IN PDF >
College Events
View a complete list of College events online >
Read the latest RCoA Consultation responses >
Information for patients and relatives
View information for patients and relatives here >

RCoA Crest

Link to www.rcoa.ac.uk  Link to @rcoanews Twitter feed  Link to RCoA Facebook page  Link to RCoA YouTube Channel  Link to RCoA Google+ page  presidentnews@rcoa.ac.uk

 

Copyright © 2016 Royal College of Anaesthetists, All rights reserved.


UNSUBSCRIBE

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp