Anaesthesia · Professional Society · UK
Association of Anaesthetists
AoA
SpecialtyAnaesthesia
Trainee Cost£186 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The Association of Anaesthetists is the professional body for anaesthetists in the UK and Ireland. With nearly 100 years of experience, it provides support, guidance, and resources for anaesthetists at every stage of their career, from medical students through to retirement. The organisation has over 10,000 members and is run by anaesthetists for anaesthetists.
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Specialty
Anaesthesia
Abbreviation
AoA
Registrar Cost
£186 / year
Student Cost
£12
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Student | UK/Irish medical student studying medicine in the UK or Ireland | £12 |
| Trainee/Resident - Foundation Year (FY) | FY doctors in core training with current GMC/IMC registration in good standing, UK or Ireland based, or registered doctors working abroad for limited period (up to one year) | £12 |
| Trainee/Resident - Core Training (CT) | CT/SHO/BST/SAT 1&2 trainee doctors with current GMC/IMC registration in good standing, UK or Ireland based, or registered doctors working abroad for limited period (up to one year) | £58 |
| Trainee/Resident - Higher Speciality Training (ST 3-6+) | ST 3, 4, 5 and 6+/SpR/HST/SAT 3,4,5,6 trainee doctors with current GMC/IMC registration in good standing, UK or Ireland based, or registered doctors working abroad for limited period (up to one year) | £186 |
| Full Member - Consultant | Fully qualified consultant based in UK or Ireland with current GMC/IMC registration in good standing, or UK/Irish registered doctors working abroad for limited period (up to one year) | £377 |
| Full Member - SAS (UK) / NCHD (Ireland) | SAS (non consultant, non resident doctor) based in UK or Ireland with current GMC/IMC registration in good standing; £146 in first year | £293 |
| Retired Member | UK and Ireland anaesthetists retired from clinical practice, working no more than equivalent of two days per week | £58 |
| International Member - High Income Country | Practising anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in high-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £284 |
| International Member - Upper-Middle Income Country | Practising anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in upper-middle-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £141 |
| International Member - Low/Lower-Middle Income Country | Practising anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in low or lower-middle-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £71 |
| International Trainee - High Income Country | Trainee anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in high-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £141 |
| International Trainee - Upper-Middle Income Country | Trainee anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in upper-middle-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £71 |
| International Trainee - Low/Lower-Middle Income Country | Trainee anaesthetist permanently resident outside UK and Ireland in low or lower-middle-income country (as classified by World Bank) | £36 |
| Associate Member - Qualified | Fully qualified allied professionals practising in fields related to anaesthesia or anaesthetic practice (e.g. Anaesthesia Associates) | £377 |
| Associate Member - Student | Allied professionals in training within fields related to anaesthesia or anaesthetic practice | £58 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Access to Anaesthesia Journal
Monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on all aspects of anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine, intensive care and pain therapy.
Free Subscription to Anaesthesia News
Monthly membership magazine with latest news and developments in anaesthesia.
Access to Patient Safety and Care Guidelines
Wide range of clinical guidelines including members-only app access.
Online Learning Platform (Learn@)
Access to over 1000 video lectures and CPD resources on members-only online learning platform.
Free Patient Transfer Insurance
Coverage of up to £1 million for members escorting patients in ambulances, helicopters, aircraft, and personal cars.
Discounted Event Access
Generous discounts on over 65 Association events per year, including flagship conferences, webinars, seminars and core topic meetings.
Book Discounts
35% discount on books with Scion Publishing, 20% discount on Wiley books, and 30% discount on Cambridge University Press collections.
Tax Relief on Membership Fees
Association membership is on HMRC approved list allowing tax relief claims on membership fees.
Free ESAIC Membership
Complimentary membership of European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care.
Online Community Platform
Community of peers accessible via online community platform and member app.
Networking Schemes
Links Scheme, Resident Network Leads (RNLs), SAS Links Network and Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Network.
Career Stage Guides
Resident, SAS and Less Than Full time (LTFT) handbooks and guides specific to career stages.
Mentoring Service
Access to trained mentors across UK and Ireland for career support and professional development.
Bursary Scheme
Event bursary scheme for members returning to work, offering free or reduced costs to attend events.
Grants, Awards and Prizes
Numerous grants and awards to enable research, educational projects, and professional development.
Advocacy and Campaigning Support
Support for profession advocacy including fatigue campaigns and workplace bullying awareness.
Wellbeing Resources
Wide range of wellbeing resources and guidance for mental health, work-life balance and career development.
TOTUM Professionals Discount Card
Exclusive deals on food, fashion, tech and travel through TOTUM discount card and app (for resident and student members).
Anaesthesia Reports Access
Access to Anaesthesia Reports, independent peer-reviewed online journal publishing case reports and educational articles.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
Resident Doctors Conference
Conference
Winter Meeting
Conference
Association Webinars
Webinar
Core Topic Meetings
Workshop
Seminars
Seminar
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Resident Doctors Committee
Committee that supports and represents interests of resident doctor members, discusses resident views at Association Board, campaigns on recruitment and pay issues.
Resident Doctors Conference
Conference specifically for resident doctors, foundation year doctors, first year consultants and medical students. Members can enter abstracts which get published in special Anaesthesia supplement. Special prizes awarded including essay on History of Anaesthesia and wellbeing work awards.
Free Mentoring Support
Access to network of trained resident doctor mentors across UK, providing informal and confidential support for opportunities, dilemmas and problems. Voluntary scheme free of charge.
Resident Network Links (RNL)
Initiative maintaining direct contact between resident members at regional level and Resident Doctors Committee, ensuring communication of issues, ideas and opportunities across UK and Ireland. RNLs in all regions.
Coffee and a Gas Initiative
Wellbeing initiative by Resident Doctors Committee providing informal peer support events where colleagues can meet and share concerns in a relaxed setting.
Research Support
Access to grants, awards and prizes for research projects and educational initiatives; IARS complimentary membership available for fellows and residents interested in anesthesia research.
Career Stage Handbooks
Specific guidance including Success in Stage 1 Anaesthesia handbook, Who is the Anaesthetist guide, and Trainee Handbook.
Event Bursary Scheme
Free or reduced costs to attend Association events for members returning to work after career breaks.
Resident Doctor Discounts
Great discounts on all Association educational events including talks on management, leadership, and consultant role application guidance.