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Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Monday, 3rd March 2025 About the Course This course is designed for trainees in the latter stages of their training who have an interest in basic transesophageal echocardiography or are considering applying for Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology fellowships. Participants will benefit from a combination of didactic lectures and practical hands-on training with a Transesophageal Echocardiography simulator. Course Details Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025 Venue: Pillar Centre, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Cost: €100 CME Credits: 6 external credits Application Process To apply, please contact…

Specialist Training in Anaesthesiology  – Applications 2025 Specialist Training in Anaesthesiology is a six year Postgraduate Specialist Training programme comprising of training, assessment, formal examination and accreditation. The training combines practical clinical experience, as part of hospital team, along with knowledge and skills based courses. Applications for SAT 2025 will open on Monday, 4th November 2024 and will close on Monday 2nd December 2024. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday 24th January 2025. Applications can be submitted through the CAI website here:…

The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland is returning to Malaysia in 2025 to hold its MCAI & FCAI examinations. This iteration will also include preparation courses for both exams, these are consultant-led and aim to replicate many aspects of the OSCE and SOE exam experience and include practice SOEs, practice OSCE circuits, lectures, and examiner feedback. Places are limited so please apply early. To learn more, visit our webpage here: https://www.anaesthesia.ie/exams/international-centres/

We are pleased to advise that applications are now open for the new Specialist Training Programme in Pain Medicine for posts commencing July 2025. Successful applicants will be appointed to the two-year run through programme. Applications close at 5PM on the 1st November. Applications are made to painmedicine@coa.ie.  Below a list of requirements for each application: A copy of the applicant’s CV Cover Letter Evidence of CSCST in Anaesthesiology or Document confirming entry onto the Anaesthesiology Specialist Register *Certified Colour Copy of the applicant’s Passport Proof…

Our College is honoured to be hosting the Forum of Postgraduate Training Bodies Global Health Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday 4th October. Our College is well represented on the day with three speakers and with several of the authors of the research abstracts demonstrating the significant contributions our College and Fellows are making in the field of Global Health. I hope some of you will join us on the day to learn more about the Global Health efforts of ours and many of the other…

The University of Galway, the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland and College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland are delighted invite you to attend the Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Course. The course will take place on Friday the 18th October 2024.    There is pre-course online material and in-person lectures and workshops (Clinical Sciences Institute, University of Galway). Please see attached flyers for further information and email anaesthesia.guh@hse.ie and they will get back to you with an offer of a place and details on how…

We are pleased to announce that the 8th European Airway Management Congress, organized by EAMS, will be held in Istanbul Elite World Hotel between 25-28 September 2024.  The overall theme this year  is ‘‘fearless airway management’’. The scientific program includes pre congress courses,  keynote lectures, hands-on workshops, simulation workshops, meet the experts sessions, oral and poster abstract presentations, and industry-sponsored sessions. Istanbul has unique characteristics being a center of beliefs,  history, culture and art. It has been a capital of three great empires – the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman…

On 17th September @ 07.30 – 08.30 am there will be an online presentation entitled “Burnout, Stress Management & Building Resilience“ given by Dr Mark Rowe, a doctor, author, blogger and podcaster who has a special interest in this topic.  See links below for more information on Dr Rowe. https://drmarkrowe.com/ https://youtu.be/G0Vd5mOxbEM https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X6XaaEtpF3CuRVSpV8Q44?si=pC1Cq11STz28Tx2bZ5LQzA https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qoGoup6wnbfFj7RGJLbYl?si=1YgFKJiOQ0SJ_-JYEey69g As this subject is so very important to trainees, non-trainees and consultants alike, we in the CAI, Wellness Committee encourage all to attend where possible. We would be appreciative if more senior…

The years Local Ophthalmology Workshop is taking place in the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital on Tuesday 8th October. You can find the programme here: PROGRAMME 2024   Spaces for this event are very limited. You can register now by clicking below: REGISTERATION LINK