Welcome to ACTACC
Promoting the highest standard of management and care for patients suffering from cardiothoracic disorders, and in particular those undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery.
What's New
ACTACC has joined the International Academy of Cardiac Anaesthesiologists (IACA). IACA are looking for ACTACC members to join their six different committees. The deadline for applicants is 15th June. Click to read more.
There is an ACTACC Training Webinar for cardiothoracic centre representatives on Friday 13th June at 10:00am. If you are a linkperson, college tutor or clinical lead, please contact info@actacc.org to register.
Make sure you register for Episode 5 of the ACTACC Webinar free sessions. This webinar is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in July 2025. More information coming soon...
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ACTACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Annual General Meeting
calendar_month 19 - 20 June 2025
location_on Meeting at Leicester Tigers Rugby ClubView Details -
CardioThoracic Skills; Application in General Anaesthesia
calendar_month 4 July 2025
location_on WebinarView Details -
Acute Heart Failure, MCS and Transplant Study Day
calendar_month 4 July 2025
location_on Sherman Education Centre, Guy’s Hospital, LondonView Details -
Association of Anaesthetists Annual Congress 2025
calendar_month 17 - 19 September 2025
location_on East Burn Road, Stoneywood Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB21 9FXView Details -
Nottingham TOE Exam Refresher Course (BSE/EACVI) 2025
calendar_month 16 - 17 October 2025
location_on Virtual CourseView Details -
ACTACC, SCTS, & RSM Tri-Society Meeting 2025
calendar_month 3 November 2025
location_on 1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AEView Details -
ACTACC Annual Scientific Meeting and Annual General Meeting 2026
calendar_month 18 - 19 June 2026
location_on Royal Society of Medicine, LondonView Details
IACA
The International Academy of Cardiac Anaesthesiologists (IACA) is a global collaboration of physicians committed to leadership in the field of cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia, intensive care and perioperative medicine. IACA is comprised of international member societies exclusively for the purpose of carrying out non-profit making activities related to quality improvement, education and research.
Training Opportunities
The Resident Subcommittee has compiled a broad resource in their section to guide entrance into and support training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care. There is additional guidance on accreditation processes and how to work towards a substantive consultant appointment. Please review the Resident section and if you would like further information on any element of training please contact info@actacc.org. Click below to access the Resident section via the dropdown menu.
Additional Website Content for ACTACC Members
Once you have become a member with ACTACC you will have access to the following additional content on this website:
Subcommittees
There are now 8 subcommittees supporting the diversity of cardiothoracic practice. Agendas, minutes and action trackers available for your interest.
Centres
A database of current practice, staffing, training opportunities and contacts for each cardiac +/- thoracic centre in the UK.
Linkpersons
The lynchpin of ACTACC communications. Please review the range of communications and support offered by the nominated linkperson from your centre.
Job Adverts
Post and view job opportunities advertised by colleagues from across the UK.
Noticeboard
View posts from or message the ACTACC community personally. Content may include support calls for specialist advice, promote events or courses, job adverts, training opportunities, research or QI projects or mentoring requests e.g. IMGs.
Fellowships
A database of available training opportunities in the UK.
Industry Links
Company based educational resources, grants/ sponsorship opportunities and events.
Library
View recordings from previous ACTACC meetings and webinars. Archived teaching videos and other educational resources.
Circulars
A record of all ACTACC communications including newsletters and surveys.
We plan to continuously review, update and expand the content within the website. We would love your feedback and suggestions, contact us. Please look out for the new Echocardiography section which will be coming soon.
