Royal College of Anaesthetists
| Abbreviation | RCoA |
|---|---|
| Formation | Faculty 1948 College 1992 |
| Type | Medical royal college |
| Focus | Anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine |
| Headquarters | Churchill House 35 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4SG United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°18′39″N 0°04′16″W / 51.31097°N 0.07106°W |
Region | United Kingdom |
| Membership | 26,000 (2024) |
President | Claire Shannon |
CEO | Jonathan Brüün |
Patron | The Princess Royal |
| Affiliations | Academy of Medical Royal Colleges |
| Staff | 118 (2019) |
| Website | www |
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom. It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physicians' assistants (anaesthesia), and practising critical care physicians. It also holds examinations for anaesthetists in training, and informs and educates the public about anaesthesia. Its headquarters are in Churchill House, London.