Anaesthetics

Royal College of Anaesthetists

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Winter Symposium 2026

19–20 Nov 2026 · London and online, United Kingdom Hotels nearby

RCoA Winter Symposium 2026 is a two-day hybrid annual symposium with lectures, debates, interactive sessions, poster presentations and awards.

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What it costs.

CategoryPrice
Early bird£594
Standard (consultant)£660
Trainee£265
Medical student£135

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Exams in Anaesthetics.

Royal College of AnaesthetistsExam
Primary FRCA OSCE/SOE
1–5 Feb 2027 · Anaesthetics

Booking closes 7 Dec · £775

Royal College of AnaesthetistsExam
Primary FRCA MCQ
26 Feb 2027 · Online · Anaesthetics

Booking closes 7 Dec · £420

Royal College of AnaesthetistsExam
Final FRCA Written
3–5 Mar 2027 · Online · Anaesthetics

Booking closes 4 Jan 2027 · £620

Royal College of AnaesthetistsExam
Final FRCA SOE
21–25 Jun 2027 · Anaesthetics

Booking closes 16 Apr 2027 · £735

Study days & Courses in Anaesthetics.

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West of Scotland Obstetric Anaesthetists Scottish Study Day
30 Oct 2026 · Glasgow · Anaesthetics

£40–£140 · ≈ 6 CPD credits

A-LineStudy day
Final FRCA VivaMatch
2 Nov 2026 · Online · Anaesthetics

Prepares for Final FRCA SOE · £105

Royal College of Anaesthetists
Few places left
Study day
RCoA Airway Workshop
3 Nov 2026 · London · Anaesthetics

£90–£435 · 5 CPD credits

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Final FRCA SOE Exam Practice
5–6 Nov 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne · Anaesthetics

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Medical Education Leeds
Fully booked
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Medical Education Leeds Yorkshire Cadaveric Regional Anaesthesia Course
6 Nov 2026 · Leeds · Anaesthetics

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Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia
12 Nov 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne · Anaesthetics

£100

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Anaesthetic Skills for Foundation Doctors
13 Nov 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne · Anaesthetics

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27 Nov 2026 · Middlesbrough · Anaesthetics

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Frequently asked

When is Winter Symposium 2026?
Winter Symposium 2026 takes place 19–20 Nov 2026 in London and online.
Where is Winter Symposium 2026 held?
Winter Symposium 2026 is held at London and online, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
Who is Winter Symposium 2026 for?
Anaesthetists seeking a broad two-day winter clinical update with hybrid access.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Winter Symposium 2026?
The abstract submission deadline for Winter Symposium 2026 (15 Oct 2026) has passed.
How much does Winter Symposium 2026 cost?
Early bird: £594 · Standard (consultant): £660 · Trainee: £265 · Medical student: £135.
Is Winter Symposium 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes. Winter Symposium 2026 is CPD accredited (10 CPD credits).
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 26 Oct 2026

National · 10 CPD credits · £135–£660

10 CPD credits · RCoA-accredited

Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.

Why go
The poster competition is open to foundation medical students and trainees as well as SAS doctors and consultants.
Who it’s for
Anaesthetists seeking a broad two-day winter clinical update with hybrid access.
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