West Yorkshire

• Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Bradford Teaching Hospitals
• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
• Harrogate District Foundation Trust
• Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust
• Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

South Yorkshire

• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals
• Barnsley District General Hospital
• Rotheram NHS Foundation Trust

East Yorkshire

• Hull University Teaching Hospitals
• York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Grimsby
• Scarborough General HospitalScunthorpe General Hospital

Our Mission

YAIRN aims to enhance anaesthesia and intensive care medicine education across Yorkshire and Humber by creating a collaborative network that shares resources, expertise, and training opportunities.

What We Do

• Coordinate teaching days and educational events across the region
• Provide specialized training through our Core, Advanced, ICM, and Exam tracks
• Share resources and best practices between healthcare institutions
• Support professional development at all career stages

YAIRN Core

Educational program designed for anaesthetic trainees in their initial years of training (CT1-CT3). Focuses on essential knowledge, skills, and competencies required for core anaesthetic practice.

Key Features:

• Regular regional teaching on core topics to aid local teaching
• Regular workshops and simulation training
• Primary FRCA exam preparation

YAIRN Advanced

Targeted at higher trainees (ST4-ST7) focusing on advanced techniques, subspecialty training, and leadership development in anaesthesia practice.

Key Features:

• Advanced clinical decision making scenarios
• Leadership and management training
• 2 monthly teaching days covering the curriculum
• Advanced simulation training days

YAIRN ICM

Specialized program for Intensive Care Medicine trainees at all levels, focusing on critical care principles, advanced organ support, and complex patient management.

Key Features:

• 2 monthly regional teaching programme covering the curriculum
• FFICM exam preparation courses
• Courses designed specifically for ICM trainees
• Courses designed specifically for anaesthetic trainees on ICM rotations
• Yorkshire Intensive Care Conference

YAIRN Exam

Focused preparation courses for the FRCA (Primary and Final) and FFICM examinations, providing comprehensive revision materials, mock exams, and expert guidance.

Key Features:

• Structured revision courses for FRCA and FFICM exams
• Mock OSCE and viva practice sessions
• Examiner-led feedback and guidance