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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

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This is the new website of ACTACC! Existing members were emailed on the 6th June with details on how to access the members area of this website. Please contact the ACTACC Admin Team at info@actacc.org if you need further assistance.

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Make sure you register for Episode 5 of the ACTACC Webinar free sessions. This webinar is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 7:00pm. Click below for more information and to register.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 ASM in Leicester and helped make it a great success. We hope to see you at future ACTACC events. Thank you for continued support!

Courses & Meetings

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.

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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.

Residents

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.

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