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For all latest School news, events and booking links.
SWAC - Final FRCA Intensive Viva Course, Oct 2026
Friday 22nd May 2026
The next Final FRCA SOE revision course will be on Friday 16th October 2026 at the Friars Education centre, The Royal Gwent hospital, Newport. If you would like to attend and have either already passed the written or are sitting it at the next sitting, please email Catherine.griffiths6@wales.nhs.uk to book your place. Please let us know the following details: >Have you already passed the written exam >Place of work Dietary requirements N.B. Priority will be given to those who have already passed the written exam. To fully confirm your place you will also need to pay £50 into the below account. Please write your NAME and FINAL SWAC in the payment reference so we can keep track of who has paid. The account is…
Regional Anaesthesia courses 2026-2027
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Welsh School Regional Anaesthesia courses for the next year have now been finalised. These courses will all be delivered at the National Imaging Academy Wales (NIAW, CF35 5HY) which is based in a central location along the M4 corridor for ease of access. Dates for Stages 1 and 2 courses are highlighted below. Booking is now live for the September course and further links will be added soon to book a place. For any queries please contact the course leads : James.Lloyd3@wales.nhs.uk Paul.Carter3@wales.nhs.uk *Stage 1 course dates Monday 23rd November 26 Tuesday 2nd March 27 A booking link will be uploaded here in the coming months. Stage 2 course dates Tuesday 15th September 26 - booking now live https://forms.office.com/e/hZcgyrEJ0B Monday February 1st 27*
Resident Newsletter May 26
Thursday 14th May 2026
The Spring edition of the 2026 Anaesthesia newsletter is now live. This is a great one stop shop for all important information regarding your training. Thanks again to all our hard working resident representatives who work tirelessly to produce this extensive resource. If you would like to contribute to producing this material please contact your resident reps. Click on the link The Resident Dragon
NEW - School FAQs on Study Leave requests
Thursday 30th April 2026
The Study Leave FAQs document is designed to support decision making and developing a consistent approach across Wales for residents. The FAQs is not an exhaustive list and there will continue to be individual discussions between residents, college tutors and the School. The document also references the all Wales study leave guidance which is nationally agreed guidance for all residents. WSA FAQs on Study Leave requests
Reminder - WAFT revision course, July 2026
Monday 20th April 2026
WAFT are holding the next exam revision course on July 6-8th at HEIW. Places are free and to book your place email : waft_wales@yahoo.com
Peer Mentor training. June 2nd 2026
Thursday 16th April 2026
The Welsh School of Anaesthesia alongside the Professional Support Unit are offering free, formal mentorship training. This would enable you to become a recognised peer mentor supporting fellow resident anaesthetic trainees in Wales in their return to work. The peer mentoring scheme is one of the Welsh School of Anaesthesia initiatives aiming to improve the support offered to trainees returning to work from prolonged leave for whatever reason. For more information or to book a place please contact Kathryn.Simpson@wales.nhs.uk
West Wales Primary FRCA revision course, May 8th 2026
Monday 13th April 2026
A new Primary FRCA course based in West Wales. Friday May 8th at Glan Gwili hospital Education centre. See below for booking. Primary FRCA West Wales
Welsh School of Anaesthesia Pain Medicine study day. August 21st 2026
Monday 13th April 2026
The next Welsh school of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine study day on the 21st of Aug 2026. Venue : The Routledge Academic Centre at Llandough Hospital, Cardiff. Save the date and book study leave now. Further booking details to follow soon. Email Sunil.dasari@wales.nhs.uk for more details
WAFT revision course, July 2026
Wednesday 11th March 2026
WAFT are holding the next exam revision course on July 6-8th at HEIW. Places are free and to book your place email : waft_wales@yahoo.com
AWABs dates May 2026
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Dates for the next AWABs dates are May 7th 2026 - University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Please make all bookings in a timely manner through Y Ty Dysgu AWABs pages.
Advanced communication in Critical care and Anaesthesia
Monday 23rd February 2026
A novel communication skills study day for Stage 2-3 residents in Anaesthesia or FICM is being run in May 2026. Drs Lewys Winfield Young and Mike Cooper are reaching out to advertise a really exciting educational opportunity opportunity this May. We rarely get the chance to practise how we communicate — or to really think about the language we use in clinical practice. The words we choose shape our working relationships, influence how families understand what’s happening, and can stay with patients and relatives long after the clinical details are forgotten. We’re running a small-group, consultant-led Advanced Communication in Critical Care & Anaesthesia day on 1st May at the Friars Education Centre (RGH), with actor-based simulation and workshops designed to explore those conversations in…
AWAG Airway Training day, May 2026
Wednesday 11th February 2026
AWAG Airway Training Day The Grange University Hospital 1st May 2026 Open to consultants, SAS and resident doctors Booking via link https://Bookcpd.com/course/awag-study-day-may-26
