Fellowship Examination

For the purpose of joining, registration and in general, unless and until otherwise lawfully determined, the number of Fellows of the College of Anaesthesiologists shall be unlimited

The College of Anaesthesiologists shall comprise the following classes of Fellows: ­

  • Foundation Fellows: These shall be persons who were admitted as Fellows of the College of Anaesthesiologists on its inauguration and who possess qualifications entitling them to be registered in their field of practice of anaesthesia, as per Article 4 above.
  • Fellows: They shall be Medical Practitioners who have satisfactorily completed their Higher Anaesthesia Training and have passed the prescribed examinations in anesthesia and related specialties of CANECSA, or have been awarded a Fellowship without examination, having satisfied the Council of the College that they possess qualifications entitling them to be Fellows of the College.
  • Honorary Fellows: They shall be professionals of high distinction in the Medical and Surgical Professions and such other eminent persons, whether or not members of the Medical and Dental profession, as the Council of CANECSA may, in its absolute discretion, decide to honour. They shall not be entitled to vote at meetings or to hold office in the College. They shall not be required to pay entrance fees or subscriptions.
Examination Details and Fees

In order to complete your online registration you will need a copy (scan or clear image) of each of the following:

  • Undergraduate medical degree
  • Relevant postgraduate qualifications (if applicable)
  • Medical council/board registration certificate
  • Medical council/board practicing license / certificate
  • Recent passport style photo

Examination fees are payable to your national anaesthesiology society. Please contact your local CANECSA Country Representatives directly to arrange payment.

  • Fellowship examination – $700

Repeat examination – Candidates who are unsuccessful in the CANECSA examinations, may repeat the examinations the following year, subject to payment of the repeat examination fee.

  • Fellowship – $300

Graduation – Graduation fees are applicable for candidates successful in the CANECSA Fellowship examination and must be paid before the successful candidate can graduate.

  • Fellowship – $500
  • Fellowship by Election – $500
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