What is Core Topics?
Core Topics is your gateway to staying ahead in anaesthesia. Run by the Association of Anaesthetists, the UK’s leading provider of postgraduate education for all pathways into Anaesthesia, these one-day conferences are packed with the latest clinical updates, CPD opportunities, and chances to network with your peers.
Central to the Association's educational programme, these are one day meetings held at different locations are the UK and Ireland. Join expert-led sessions, share knowledge and build your professional network in these interactive sessions.
Core Topics Cambridge, Friday 6 February 2026
Join us at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge for our Core Topics event this winter! Enjoy a stimulating day of learning and discussion on key developments in anaesthesia. Organised by Dr Richard Haddon, this event brings together a fantastic line-up of local experts to share insights and experience on a wide range of essential topics.
Whether you're a consultant, SAS anaesthetist, or Resident Doctor (ST3+), this is a perfect opportunity to earn CPD, perspectives, and connect with colleagues in your region.
Programme:
Update on obstetric anaesthesia
by Dr Jim Bamber, Cambridge University Hospitals
Neuro-anaesthesia for the non-neuro anaesthetist
by Dr Dan Stubbs, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Locum Consultant Anaesthetists in Anaesthesia, Cambridge University Hospitals
Health system strain and it's effects on acute patients and perioperative care
by Dr Kat Kohler, Consultant Anaesthetist, Cambridge University Hospitals
Anaesthesia and the Anaesthetist: current knowledge on mechanisms of general anaesthesia
by Dr Stuart O'Connor, Specialist Registrar and Welcome Clinical PhD Fellow, Cambridge University Hospitals
What is an anaesthetist? A global workforce perspective
by Professor Tom Bashford, Honorary Consultant Anaesthetist, Cambridge University Hospitals
The Renal Transplant patient for non-transplant surgery
Dr Poppy Aldam, Consultant Transplant Anaesthetist, Cambridge University Hospitals and Bye-Fellow of King's College
Risk, choice and consequence: consent and the anaesthetist
Dr Aaron D'Sa, Peterborough City Hospital & Fitzwilliam College
With thanks to our event sponsors
