What's on for resident doctors
The resident doctor stream
The Resident Doctor Stream at Annual Congress 2026 has been specially designed by resident doctors, for resident doctors, delivering a programme tailored to the real-world challenges, learning needs, and career aspirations of resident anaesthetists.
This dedicated stream takes place at Annual Congress 2026 on Thursday 17 September.
Power, hierarchy and psychological safety | The current landscape of sexual misconduct in surgery and anaesthesia | Dr Chelcie Jewitt |
| The magnitude of the problem | Dr James Brooks, ST6 Anaesthetics Registrar, Severn Deanery and Association of Anaesthetists Resident Doctors Committee Chair |
| Practical bystander/allyship | Dr Bijal Ogara, Consultant Anaesthetist, Torbay and South Devon |
Off the beaten path | Experiences working abroad | Dr Mina Arsanious |
| Designing a portfolio career | Dr Niki Odeleye, Consultant Anaesthetist, London |
| More than just a training number: Purpose, portfolio, passion and possibility | Dr Daniel Olaiya |
Physician, heal thyself | Addiction in medicine - prevalence, recognition and confidential support pathways | Dr Mark Wrigley, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust |
| When high performance becomes harmful - warning signs and professional consequences | Dr Aditi Tandon, Consultant, Liverpool University Hospital |
| Practical nervous system regulation strategies for acute care clinicians | Dr Nicola Stoke |
Designing a sustainable career | Getting a consultant job and what no one tells you about your first year post-CCT | Dr Hefin Llewellyn, Consultant Anaesthetist, Leighton Hospital |
| Less than full time | Dr Victoria Scott-Warren, Manchester |
| What's next after FRCA | Dr Julian Barker, Consultant, Wythenshaw Hospital |
SAS and Resident Doctor networking lunch
SAS and resident doctors are warmly invited to attend a networking lunch on Thursday 17 September, offering an opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This dedicated session provides a great chance to expand your professional network, exchange experiences, explore career development opportunities, and build valuable relationships with peers from across the specialty. Whether you're seeking new connections, shared learning, or professional support, this event offers an ideal setting to engage with the wider medical community.
Simply collect your lunch from the exhibition floor and join us in Hall 2 N + F, located adjacent to the main exhibition area.
Mentoring taster sessions
Take advantage of a free mentoring session at the conference and gain dedicated time to discuss your career, professional development, or current challenges with a trained mentor. Whether you're navigating a new role, considering your next career step, managing workplace relationships, or seeking greater confidence in difficult situations, mentoring provides a confidential and supportive space to explore your options.
To book your free mentoring taster session visit the enquiries desk on the day.
Register for Annual Congress 2026 today