2 College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland | Annual Report 2020
President’s Report
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr Brian Kinirons President I know that I am not alone when I say that this year has been one of the most extraordinary – and challenging – on record for our College. I am especially proud of the way that the College has worked to respond to the national and global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a specialty, we have always been in the frontline but never so much in the public consciousness as during the pandemic. Our primary objective as a College was to continue to support career progression and mitigate the risks that COVID-19 posed to our training community, Fellows and staff. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique opportunity for global research. Ireland and our specialty have contributed to a growing body of evidence that informs how we best manage COVID-19. The CAI newsletter became an important resource for information and communication with our wider community. Our entire College community have shown tremendous dedication, flexibility and resilience over the last year – and I am proud of what we have achieved together.
SAT INTERVIEWS I have chaired an interview panel for the SAT interviews over the last three years. This is a privilege and a unique insight into the future of Anaesthesiology. Our training programme remains much in demand. The programme remains oversubscribed by a factor of 2:1. I am impressed by the quality of the doctors that our training programme attracts. I cannot help but be positive about the future of our specialty given the quality of those entering the SAT programme.
I am especially proud of the way that the College has worked to respond to the national and global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique opportunity for global research. Ireland and our specialty have contributed to a growing body of evidence that informs how we best manage COVID-19.
