S1 Ep62: SAS advocate role - needs advocacy
In the second episode, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr Rob Fleming and Dr Gauri Sankhe about the role of an SAS advocate and how the SAS doctors can be supported by them.
27m Oct 10, 2022
27m
S1 Ep61: SAS Doctors from a Leader's Perspective
In the first episode, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr Lucy Williams and Dr Sara Hare, both clinical leaders in anaesthesia, about their perspective of SAS doctors.
50m Sep 29, 2022
50m
S1 Ep60: Surgery and Opioids
This third FPM podcast discusses Surgery and Opioids, a topical subject!  Guidelines have been produced by the Faculty of Pain Medicine which are referred to throughout the discussion and are free to download from the FPM website. There is much interest in better managing opioids in the peri-operative setting and this podcast will give you some practical hints and tips.
27m Aug 19, 2022
27m
S1 Ep59: Improving the experience of anaesthesia and perioperative care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic patients
Recorded 24 May 2022 In this episode, Elisa Bertoja speaks with Isa Khan and Veena Soni, RCoA Patients' voices, about how to improve the experience of anaethesia and perioperative care for Black, Asian and minority ethnic patients.
31m Aug 08, 2022
31m
S1 Ep58: The effects of general anaesthesia on the developing brain
Recorded on 24th February 2022  In this episode, Dr Benjamin Blaise and Dr Sonia Akrimi speak with Professor Andrew Davidson about the effects of general anaesthesia on the developing brain. 
37m Jul 28, 2022
37m
S1 Ep57: Workforce wellbeing and compassionate leadership
Recorded 11 March 2022  In this podcast, Dr Ramai Santhirapala and Dr Roopa McCrossan speak with Professor Michael West about compassion, leadership and wellbeing in Healthcare. 
34m Jun 24, 2022
34m
S1 Ep56: The benefits of cold water swimming
In this episode, Dr Toni Brunning speaks with Dr Lucinda Williams and they are discussing clinician wellbeing with a focus on open-water and cold water swimming. 
16m May 12, 2022
16m
S1 Ep55: Unintended oesophageal intubation. LISTENER NOTE - guidance has since changed.
Recorded 1st December 2021 In this episode Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks to Dr David Bogod about unintended oesophageal intubation. The guidance regarding unintended oesophageal intubation that Ashwini and David discuss has since changed. 'Sustained exhaled CO2 (https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/safety-standards-quality/patient-safety/sustained-exhaled-co2) ' has replaced 'no trace = wrong place'. Click th...
24m Apr 04, 2022
24m
S1 Ep54: SNAP 3 - Frailty and delirium: What's it all about and how to get involved
Recorded 2nd March 2022  In this podcast, Dr Stephanie Pauling speaks with the clinical leads for the upcoming SNAP 3 study (Professor Iain Moppett, Dr Jude Partridge and Dr Claire Swarbrick, which launches on the 21st March.  
22m Mar 14, 2022
22m
S1 Ep53: GPAS (Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services) - The Good Department
Recorded 2 August 2021 In this episode, Dr Marie Nixon talks to Dr Sandeep Lakhani and Dr Tanya Hall about the new GPAS chapter - The Good Department
20m Feb 28, 2022
20m
S1 Ep52: Reflections on COP26 and sustainability
Recorded on 10th December 2021.  In this episode Dr Cathy Lawson interviews Dr Richard Hixson about his reflections on COP26 and sustainability. 
33m Feb 11, 2022
33m
S1 Ep51: Dr Fiona Donald: The RCoA Presidency & Me
The College is sharing a special podcast interview with Dr Fiona Donald, the new President of the RCoA, Dr Fiona Donald: The RCoA Presidency & Me, gives us an insight into what drives her, her ambitions for the College, what its new strategy will mean for us all. Fiona also shares advice she'd give her younger self as a way of encouraging those entering the specialty today. 
31m Jan 24, 2022
31m
S1 Ep50: Experience of being on the MTI (Medical Training Initiative) programme
In this podcast Dr Ashish Gulve and Dr Rana Hafiz-Ur-Rehman  interview Dr Prakash Chaudhary about their experience of being on the MTI programme.  Recorded 4 October 2021 
31m Jan 11, 2022
31m
S1 Ep49: My Life in Global Health
Recorded 12th May 2021  In this podcast, Professor Ellen O' Sullivan interviews Professor Kathryn Maitland about her experiences working in global health. 
32m Dec 29, 2021
32m
S1 Ep48: A Festive Message from Dr Claire Mallinson
3m Dec 22, 2021
3m
S1 Ep47: Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice: Identifying and mitigating latent safety threats using in-situ simulation with human factors feedback delivered by pilots
Recorded on 18 June 2021  In this podcast, Dr David Selwyn, CPOC Director, interviews  Dr Megan Griffiths and Captain Alex Jolly about the winning presentation at the RCoA/CPOC Patient Safety in Perioperative Practice Event 2021 - identifying and mitigating latent safety threats using in-situ simulation with human factors feedback delivered by airline pilots. 
32m Dec 16, 2021
32m
S1 Ep46: Experiences of the ACSA anaesthetic department accreditation scheme
Recorded on 4 Nov 2021.  In this podcast, Dr Emma Hosking, Vice-Chair of the ACSA Committee talks to Dr Tony Shambrook- ACSA Lead at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor and Dr Euan McGregor- ACSA Lead at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh about their department’s experience of pursuing accreditation through the ACSA Scheme.
29m Dec 09, 2021
29m
S1 Ep45: Debate: this house believes doctors tackling COVID-19 be immune from negligence liability claims: (For) (Against)
In this episode, following on from their topical debate at the Anaesthesia 2021 event in May 2021, Dr Claire Mallinson interviews Dr Michael Devlin and Dr Craig Purshouse (since the time of recording, Dr Purshouse is now a Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool University) about their views on doctors tackling COVID-19 being immune from negligence liability claims looking at arguments for and agai...
29m Nov 22, 2021
29m
S1 Ep44: How to sustain a career in anaesthesia?
In this podcast Dr Krish Ramachandran speaks with Dr Sarah Muldoon about the challenges in retention in anaesthesia.
26m Nov 10, 2021
26m
S1 Ep43: PTSD and wellbeing in the COVID era
Dr Sue Walwyn interviews Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Professor Sir Simon Wessely about wellbeing and how we can support anaesthetists, particularly in light of the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic 
48m Oct 11, 2021
48m
S1 Ep42: Global perspectives: The COVID-19 response in Zambia
In this podcast Professor Ellen O' Sullivan interviews Dr Sonia Akrimi, Dr Emma Coley, Dr Sompwe Mwansa - Chanda and Dr Arthur Polela to discuss the experiences of anaesthetists in Zambia in tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and drawing on experiences in the UK as well. 
34m Oct 05, 2021
34m
S1 Ep41: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The assessments - episode 3 (part 2)
This is part 2 of episode 3 of the curriculum podcast series. 
23m Sep 28, 2021
23m
S1 Ep40: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The assessments - episode 3 (part 1)
In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt chats with Dr Jo Budd and Dr Gethin Pugh about the changes to assessments in the new curriculum and the developments made to help support training progression. This is episode 3 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum and has been split into 2 parts. 
21m Sep 24, 2021
21m
S1 Ep39: Data science and artificial intelligence for better healthcare
Dr Jamie Strachan, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Milton Keynes University Hospital and RCoA Council rep for Anaesthetists in Training discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used and will change clinical practice in the years to come with Professor Niels Peek, Professor of Health Informatics, University of Manchester. Jamie and Niels lift the lid on how datasets wil...
18m Sep 16, 2021
18m
S1 Ep38: Trainees with an interest in Perioperative Medicine (TRIPOM)
This podcast episode is an interview with Dr Samantha Moore about TRIPOM including further information about what they do and how to get involved. 
12m Sep 03, 2021
12m
S1 Ep37: RCoA Curriculum podcast: The philosophy.
In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt discusses the philosophy that underpins the new curriculum, how this is reflected in the curriculum, and what the benefits of this shift in thinking are. This is episode 2 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum 
38m Aug 20, 2021
38m
S1 Ep36: What can we learn from COVID-19
This podcast is about lessons learnt during Covid-19. The RCoA has launched a report that identifies 10 lessons that the UK healthcare system can learn from the pandemic which will be discussed in the podcast.
41m Aug 12, 2021
41m
S1 Ep35: RCoA 2021 Curriculum podcast - episode 1
In this podcast Dr Oli Pratt puts the difficult questions about the curriculum to Dr Chris Carey and Dr Andy Whallett. Why do we have to have a new curriculum? Why did we change the structure of the training programme? Will there be enough CT3 posts? How is transition to be managed for LTFT anaesthetists in training? This is episode 1 in a series of 3 podcasts on the 2021 Anaesthetics Curriculum
34m Aug 04, 2021
34m
S1 Ep34: Procedure induced anxiety in children
Dr Claire Shannon, RCoA Council Member speaks with Dr Richard Martin, Paediatric Anaesthetist from Great Ormond Street Hospital, about the management of procedure induced anxiety in Children.
28m Jul 21, 2021
28m
S1 Ep33: How to turn waiting lists for surgery into preparation time
56m Jul 06, 2021
56m
S1 Ep32: The New GMC guidance on consent and decision making
23m May 10, 2021
23m
S1 Ep31: Prescribing drugs for nerve pain for Anaesthetists
28m Apr 09, 2021
28m
S1 Ep30: Neuromuscular blockade and monitoring: enhancing patient safety
30m Mar 19, 2021
30m
S1 Ep29: Being an Event Clinical Lead: a chance to shape the RCoA education programme
17m Feb 26, 2021
17m
S1 Ep28: Obstetric anaesthesia and ethics
41m Feb 11, 2021
41m
S1 Ep27: An Insider's View - Experiences in writing and submitting articles
11m Jan 08, 2021
11m
S1 Ep26: Preparing for CCT and beyond episode 3
27m Dec 23, 2020
27m
S1 Ep25: Preparing for CCT and beyond episode 2
15m Dec 15, 2020
15m
S1 Ep24: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - PRISM trial
11m Dec 04, 2020
11m
S1 Ep23: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - Improving tracheostomy care
10m Dec 04, 2020
10m
S1 Ep22: Preparing for CCT and beyond
16m Nov 26, 2020
16m
S1 Ep21: A career in Anaesthesia
Interested in a career in anaesthesia? In this podcast, Dr Sarah Crabtree and Dr Ellie de Sausmarez discuss the training programme, a typical day in the life of an anaesthetist and offer some tips and advice for anyone thinking of applying to the specialty.
27m Nov 24, 2020
27m
S1 Ep19: Anaesthesia 2021 preview - Proton Beam Therapy
10m Nov 18, 2020
10m
S1 Ep18: An Insider's View - Why become an Event Speaker?
This podcast was recorded on the 24th June 2020.  In this podcast, Ewelina Kolaczek interviews Professor Higham about the benefits of volunteering with the College. 
15m Oct 29, 2020
15m
S1 Ep17: Knocked out – what you need to know about receiving anaesthesia
16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas –, neuroanaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon (https://www.rcoa....
20m Oct 15, 2020
20m
S1 Ep16: Delivering babies – obstetric anaesthesia
16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – obstetric anaesthesia, neuroanaesthesia and managing COVID-19 – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon (https://www.rcoa.a...
21m Oct 15, 2020
21m
S1 Ep15: Managing crisis situations - anaesthetists during COVID-19
16 October marks World Anaesthesia Day. In celebration of the great developments and achievements within the specialty of anaesthesia and the role of anaesthetists, this podcast series provides insight into three key areas – managing COVID-19, obstetric anaesthesia and neuroanaesthesia – showcasing what anaesthesia is all about. In this episode podcast host Dr Sarah Muldoon (https://www.rcoa.a...
22m Oct 15, 2020
22m
S1 Ep14: Anaesthesia Associates
RCoA Council member, Claire Shannon, interviews GMC CEO, Charlie Massey for an exclusive interview and discussion on the future of regulation for Anaesthesia Associates, the benefits of regulation and what members can expect to see over the next 12 months as regulation is implemented for Anaesthesia Associates. 
19m Sep 17, 2020
19m
S1 Ep13: Nothing works: simplifying the management of complex pain in hospitals
50m Sep 11, 2020
50m
S1 Ep12: Obstetric anaesthesia and current challenges
Professor William Harrop-Griffiths interviews Dr David Bogod, Dr Nuala Lucas and Dr Felicity Plaat. 
46m Aug 11, 2020
46m