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{{Infobox organization
{{Infobox organization
| name = Royal College of Anaesthetists
| name = Royal College of Anaesthetists
| logo = Royal College of Anaesthetists logo.svg
| logo = Royal College of Anaesthetists logo.svg
| abbreviation = RCoA
| abbreviation = RCoA
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| formation = ''Faculty'' {{start date and age|1948|df=yes}}<br />''College'' {{start date and age|1992|df=yes}}
| motto = Divinum sedare dolorem (It is divine to alleviate pain)
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| formation = ''Faculty'' {{start date and age|1948|df=yes}}<br/>''College'' {{start date and age|1992|df=yes}}
| type = [[Medical royal college]]
| type = [[Medical royal college]]
| focus = [[Anesthesiology|Anaesthesia]], [[Intensive care medicine|critical care]], [[pain management|pain medicine]]
| focus = [[Anesthesiology|Anaesthesia]], [[Intensive care medicine|critical care]], [[pain management|pain medicine]]
| headquarters = Churchill House<br/>35 [[Red Lion Square]]<br/>[[London]] {{postcode|WC|1R 4SG}}<br/>[[United Kingdom]]
| headquarters = Churchill House<br />35 [[Red Lion Square]]<br />[[London]] {{postcode|WC|1R 4SG}}<br />[[United Kingdom]]
| coordinates = {{coord|51.31097|-0.07106}}
| coordinates = {{coord|51.31097|-0.07106}}
| region = United Kingdom
| region = United Kingdom
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| membership_year = 2019
| membership_year = 2019
| leader_title = President
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Professor Ravi Mahajan FRCA (2018 - )
| leader_name = [[Fiona Donald]]
| leader_title2 = CEO
| leader_title2 = CEO
| leader_name2 = Jonathan Brüün
| leader_name2 = Jonathan Brüün
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| leader_title3 = Patron
| leader_title3 = Patron
| affiliations = [[Academy of Medical Royal Colleges]]
| affiliations = [[Academy of Medical Royal Colleges]]
| publication = [[British Journal of Anaesthesia]]<br/>[[BJA Education]]
| staff = 118
| staff = 118
| staff_year = 2019
| staff_year = 2019
| website = {{Official URL}}
| website = {{Official URL}}
}}
}}
[[File:The Royal College Of Anaesthetists, 35 Red Lion Square (geograph 1848505).jpg|thumb|Churchill House, location of the Royal College of Anaesthetists]]


The '''Royal College of Anaesthetists''' ('''RCoA''') is the professional body responsible for the specialty of [[anesthesiology|anaesthesia]] throughout the [[United Kingdom]]. It sets standards in anaesthesia, [[Intensive care medicine|critical care]], [[pain management]], and for the training of [[anaesthetists]], [[Physicians' assistant (anaesthesia)|physicians' assistants (anaesthesia)]], and practising critical care physicians. It also holds examinations for anaesthetists in training, publishes the [[British Journal of Anaesthesia]], and informs and educates the public about anaesthesia. Its headquarters is in Churchill House, [[London]].
The '''Royal College of Anaesthetists''' ('''RCoA''') is the professional body responsible for the specialty of [[anesthesiology|anaesthesia]] throughout the [[United Kingdom]]. It sets standards in anaesthesia, [[Intensive care medicine|critical care]], [[pain management]], and for the training of [[anaesthetists]], [[Physicians' assistant (anaesthesia)|physicians' assistants (anaesthesia)]], and practising critical care physicians. It also holds examinations for anaesthetists in training, and informs and educates the public about anaesthesia. Its headquarters are in Churchill House, [[London]].{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}


==Role==
==Role==
The College’s activities are varied, but include the setting of standards of clinical care, establishing the standards for the training of anaesthetists and those practising critical care and acute and chronic pain management, setting and running examinations, and the continued medical education of all practising anaesthetists.
The College's activities are varied, but include the setting of standards of clinical care, establishing the standards for the training of anaesthetists and those practising critical care and acute and chronic pain management, setting and running examinations, and the continued medical education of all practising anaesthetists.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}


==Publications==
==Publications==
The College publishes guidance for its members and also has a newsletter and a journal ''British Journal of Anaesthesia'', and an educational journal ''BJA Education''.
The College publishes guidance for its members and the GPAS standards. The College produces the ''Bulletin'' magazine, a quarterly member magazine.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}


==History==
==History==
The Royal College of Anaesthetists was awarded its royal charter in 1992, making it one of the youngest Royal Colleges of medicine. Prior to this time, it had existed as the '''College of Anaesthetists''' since 1988, when it split from the [[Royal College of Surgeons of England]]. Prior to 1988, it was known as the '''Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of England''', which was formed in 1948. The roots of the college can be traced back to the [[Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland]] (AAGBI), which was set up in 1932 by Henry Featherstone and others, and continues today. The AAGBI derived from the Section of Anaesthetics of the Royal Society of Medicine because that was not allowed to engage in 'political' or 'trade union' activities nor as an examining body.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists was awarded its royal charter in 1992, making it one of the youngest Royal Colleges of medicine. Prior to this time, it had existed as the '''College of Anaesthetists''' since 1988, when it split from the [[Royal College of Surgeons of England]]. Prior to 1988, it was known as the '''Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of England''', which was formed in 1948. The roots of the college can be traced back to the [[Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland]] (AAGBI), which was set up in 1932 by Henry Featherstone and others, and continues today. The AAGBI derived from the Section of Anaesthetics of the Royal Society of Medicine because that was not allowed to engage in 'political' or 'trade union' activities nor as an examining body.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Coat of arms and motto==
==Coat of arms and motto==
The [[Coat of arms]] of the College shares some symbols and features with that of the [[Royal College of Surgeons of England]]. It also incorporates [[coca]] leaves to symbolise [[local anaesthesia]], and [[opium poppy]] heads to symbolise sleep (the poppy head is symbolic of the [[Hypnos|Greek God Hypnos]]). The figures on either side of the shield (known as "supporters") are two pioneers of anaesthesia, [[John Snow (physician)|John Snow]] and [[Joseph Thomas Clover]]. The College's motto is “''Divinum sedare dolorem''” (it is divine to alleviate pain).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-college/heritage/college-crest | title=The College Crest | publisher=The Royal College of Anaesthetists | date=2014 | access-date=12 September 2014}}</ref>
The [[coat of arms]] of the College shares some symbols and features with that of the [[Royal College of Surgeons of England]]. It also incorporates [[coca]] leaves to symbolise [[local anaesthesia]], and [[opium poppy]] heads to symbolise sleep (the poppy head is symbolic of the [[Hypnos|Greek God Hypnos]]). The figures on either side of the shield (known as "supporters") are two pioneers of anaesthesia, [[John Snow (physician)|John Snow]] and [[Joseph Thomas Clover]]. The College's motto is "''Divinum sedare dolorem''" (it is divine to alleviate pain).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-college/heritage/college-crest | title=The College Crest | publisher=The Royal College of Anaesthetists | date=2014 | access-date=12 September 2014}}</ref>


==Examinations==
==Examinations==
*Diploma of Anaesthesia ('DA' - now defunct)
* Diploma of Anaesthesia ('DA' - now defunct)
*Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (divided into the [[Primary FRCA]] and [[Final FRCA]])<ref>{{cite web|title=THE HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS — Vol 45: 25th Anniversary|url=http://www.histansoc.org.uk/uploads/9/5/5/2/9552670/has_vol_45.pdf|publisher=History of Anaesthesia Society|date=2012}}</ref>
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (divided into the [[Primary FRCA]] and [[Final FRCA]])<ref>{{cite web|title=THE HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS — Vol 45: 25th Anniversary|url=http://www.histansoc.org.uk/uploads/9/5/5/2/9552670/has_vol_45.pdf|publisher=History of Anaesthesia Society|date=2012}}</ref>


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
The College is made up from an elected Council of practising [[anaesthetists]] who elect a President and two Vice-Presidents from among their members. Particular areas of work are considered by Committees who report to the Council. As of September 2015, the President is Dr Liam Brennan and the Vice-Presidents are Dr Richard Marks and Dr Jeremy Langton. The patron of the Royal College of Anaesthetists is [[Anne, Princess Royal|The Princess Royal]].
The College is made up from an elected Council of practising [[anaesthetists]] who elect a President and two Vice-Presidents from among their members. Particular areas of work are considered by Committees who report to the Council. As of September 2021, the President is Dr Fiona Donald and the Vice-Presidents are Dr Russell Perkins and Dr Helgi Johannsson. The patron of the Royal College of Anaesthetists is [[Anne, Princess Royal|The Princess Royal]].{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

There are four directorates:
* The Chief Executive's Office
* Education and Research Directorate
* Clinical Quality Directorate
* Training and Examinations Directorate


==Deans and presidents==
==Deans and presidents==
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* [[Peter Jeffery Simpson|Sir Peter Simpson]] (2003 to 2006)
* [[Peter Jeffery Simpson|Sir Peter Simpson]] (2003 to 2006)
* [[Judith Hulf]] CBE (2006 to 2009)
* [[Judith Hulf]] CBE (2006 to 2009)
* [[Peter Nightingale]] (2009 to 2012)
* [[Peter Nightingale (physician)|Peter Nightingale]] (2009 to 2012)
* [[J. P. van Besouw]] (2012 to 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/sites/default/files/JPvanBesouwBio%2BCV.pdf|title=Biography : Dr J-P van Besouw : President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (2012–2015)|website=Rcoa.ac.uk|access-date=7 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[J. P. van Besouw]] (2012 to 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/sites/default/files/JPvanBesouwBio%2BCV.pdf|title=Biography : Dr J-P van Besouw : President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (2012–2015)|website=Rcoa.ac.uk|access-date=7 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Liam Brennan]] (2015-2018)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/members-area/users/dr-liam-brennan|title=Dr Liam Brennan - The Royal College of Anaesthetists|website=Rcoa.ac.uk|access-date=7 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Liam Brennan]] (2015 to 2018)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/members-area/users/dr-liam-brennan|title=Dr Liam Brennan - The Royal College of Anaesthetists|website=Rcoa.ac.uk|access-date=7 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Ravi Mahajan]] (2018-2021)<ref>[https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/college-council Professor Ravi Mahajan.] Royal College Of Anaesthetists. Retrieved 16 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Ravi Mahajan]] CBE (2018 to 2021)<ref>[https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/college-council Professor Ravi Mahajan.] Royal College Of Anaesthetists. Retrieved 16 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Fiona Donald]] (2021 to present)<ref>[https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/about-us/college-governance/president-council-lay-trustees/dr-fiona-donald] Royal College Of Anaesthetists. Retrieved 16 March 2019.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:08, 7 May 2024

Royal College of Anaesthetists
AbbreviationRCoA
FormationFaculty 1948; 76 years ago (1948)
College 1992; 32 years ago (1992)
TypeMedical royal college
FocusAnaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine
HeadquartersChurchill House
35 Red Lion Square
London WC1R 4SG
United Kingdom
Coordinates51°18′39″N 0°04′16″W / 51.31097°N 0.07106°W / 51.31097; -0.07106
Region
United Kingdom
Membership (2019)
23,000
President
Fiona Donald
CEO
Jonathan Brüün
Patron
The Princess Royal
AffiliationsAcademy of Medical Royal Colleges
Staff (2019)
118
Websitewww.rcoa.ac.uk Edit this at Wikidata
Churchill House, location of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom. It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physicians' assistants (anaesthesia), and practising critical care physicians. It also holds examinations for anaesthetists in training, and informs and educates the public about anaesthesia. Its headquarters are in Churchill House, London.[citation needed]

Role[edit]

The College's activities are varied, but include the setting of standards of clinical care, establishing the standards for the training of anaesthetists and those practising critical care and acute and chronic pain management, setting and running examinations, and the continued medical education of all practising anaesthetists.[citation needed]

Publications[edit]

The College publishes guidance for its members and the GPAS standards. The College produces the Bulletin magazine, a quarterly member magazine.[citation needed]

History[edit]

The Royal College of Anaesthetists was awarded its royal charter in 1992, making it one of the youngest Royal Colleges of medicine. Prior to this time, it had existed as the College of Anaesthetists since 1988, when it split from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Prior to 1988, it was known as the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, which was formed in 1948. The roots of the college can be traced back to the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), which was set up in 1932 by Henry Featherstone and others, and continues today. The AAGBI derived from the Section of Anaesthetics of the Royal Society of Medicine because that was not allowed to engage in 'political' or 'trade union' activities nor as an examining body.[citation needed]

Coat of arms and motto[edit]

The coat of arms of the College shares some symbols and features with that of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It also incorporates coca leaves to symbolise local anaesthesia, and opium poppy heads to symbolise sleep (the poppy head is symbolic of the Greek God Hypnos). The figures on either side of the shield (known as "supporters") are two pioneers of anaesthesia, John Snow and Joseph Thomas Clover. The College's motto is "Divinum sedare dolorem" (it is divine to alleviate pain).[1]

Examinations[edit]

  • Diploma of Anaesthesia ('DA' - now defunct)
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (divided into the Primary FRCA and Final FRCA)[2]

Organisation[edit]

The College is made up from an elected Council of practising anaesthetists who elect a President and two Vice-Presidents from among their members. Particular areas of work are considered by Committees who report to the Council. As of September 2021, the President is Dr Fiona Donald and the Vice-Presidents are Dr Russell Perkins and Dr Helgi Johannsson. The patron of the Royal College of Anaesthetists is The Princess Royal.[citation needed]

Deans and presidents[edit]

Deans and presidents of the Faculty, College and Royal College are listed below with terms of office in brackets.

Deans[edit]

Presidents[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The College Crest". The Royal College of Anaesthetists. 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. ^ "THE HISTORY OF ANAESTHESIA SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS — Vol 45: 25th Anniversary" (PDF). History of Anaesthesia Society. 2012.
  3. ^ "Biography : Dr J-P van Besouw : President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (2012–2015)" (PDF). Rcoa.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Dr Liam Brennan - The Royal College of Anaesthetists". Rcoa.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  5. ^ Professor Ravi Mahajan. Royal College Of Anaesthetists. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  6. ^ [1] Royal College Of Anaesthetists. Retrieved 16 March 2019.

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