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The roadmap to EDAIC Part 1 and Primary FRCA. Tactical exam strategy, practical revision plans, and high-yield techniques—What Works and What Doesn’t.
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The System
How the EDAIC and FRCA actually work. Registration, eligibility, exam structure, dates, and what the examining bodies don’t make obvious.
Study StrategyThe Protocol
Evidence-based approaches to EDAIC Part 1 preparation. Study timelines, MTF reasoning, active recall — structured like a clinical protocol.
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Official updates from ESAIC and RCOA. Syllabus changes, pass rate data, blueprint shifts — curated so you don’t have to trawl committee minutes.
Why Reading Anaesthesia Textbooks Won’t Pass the EDAIC Part I — And What to Do Instead
EDAIC Part I revision: why passive reading fails you, and how active recall and spaced repetition build knowledge that holds up in the exam.
17 May 2026 · 5 min read
How to Build a 12-Week EDAIC Part I Study Plan That Actually Covers the Whole Syllabus
A 12-week EDAIC Part I study plan: domain-by-domain foundation, full timed papers, and a targeted final push. Here is how to structure it.
17 May 2026 · 5 min read
The EDAIC Part I Is Not a Normal MCQ Exam — Here Is How to Think Through MTF Questions
EDAIC Part I MTF questions are not normal MCQs. Here is how to evaluate each statement independently and where most candidates lose easy marks.
17 May 2026 · 5 min read
EDAIC Part II in 2026: The Online Format, What the Regulations Say, and What to Do on Exam Day
EDAIC Part II online in 2026: what the Candidate Agreement says about devices, connectivity, and independence — and what every candidate needs to know.
16 May 2026 · 6 min read
EDAIC 2026: Dates, Deadlines, Fees and What Candidates Need to Do Now
EDAIC 2026: Part I sits 19 September, registration closes 11 June. Part II registrations are closed. Dates, deadlines, and fees from ESAIC.
16 May 2026 · 4 min read
EDAIC Part I Syllabus: What ESAIC Actually Puts in the Exam Blueprint
The EDAIC Part I syllabus has five core domains. Here is exactly what ESAIC tests in Paper A and Paper B — and how to use it as a revision checklist.
16 May 2026 · 4 min read
The Final FRCA: What It Actually Tests and How to Approach It
The Final FRCA is two separate exams — a Written component and an SOE — each with its own pass/fail logic. Here’s what each part actually tests.
15 May 2026 · 8 min read
The Primary FRCA Has Three Parts — Most Trainees Only Prepare for One
Primary FRCA: three exams, three different skills, three ways to fail. Most trainees only prepare for one. Here’s what each component actually tests.
15 May 2026 · 7 min read
EDAIC Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Actually Pass It
The EDAIC is Europe’s leading anaesthesia diploma — two MTF papers, four structured orals, and a syllabus built on application. Here’s how it works.
14 May 2026 · 7 min read