Professionalisation and specialisation in the practice of anaesthesia in the UK

Alistair G McKenzie; Henry Connor

doi:10.1016/j.bja.2024.05.011

Professionalisation and specialisation in the practice of anaesthesia in the UK

Br J Anaesth. 2024 Aug;133(2):255-259. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.05.011. Epub 2024 Jun 21.

Authors

Alistair G McKenzie¹, Henry Connor²

Affiliations

¹ Science Technology and Innovation Studies, SPS, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Electronic address: [email protected].
² History of Medicine Unit, Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

PMID: 38908949
DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.05.011

Abstract

The year 2024 marks 70 years since graduation of the first candidates in revised examinations for Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons (FFARCS). Here we review the progress of specialisation and professionalisation of anaesthesia in the UK.

Keywords: Royal College of Anaesthetists; anaesthetist; medical education; patient safety; professionalism; quality improvement; specialisation.

Publication types

Review
Editorial

MeSH terms

Anesthesia / methods
Anesthesiology* / education
Humans
Specialization
United Kingdom