Anaesthetics (inc. ACCS Anaesthetics) CT1 Competition Ratios

The competition ratio for Anaesthetics (inc. ACCS Anaesthetics) CT1 training posts in 2025 was 12.56:1. 6,770 applications were made for 539 posts.  This is an increase in the competition level compared to 2024 when 3,522 applications were made for 542 posts (a competition ratio of 6.5:1).

In 2025 there were 539 Anaesthetics (inc. ACCS Anaesthetics) CT1 posts compared to 542 posts in 2024. A decrease of 3 posts. 

Data for Anaesthetics and ACCS Anaesthetics is combined as applicants can choose whether to go through the ACCS CT route or not during the application process. 

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This data has been taken from the reports available on NHS England’s Medical Specialty Training website (https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/). Data is presented here in a single table to make it easier to sort, filter and make comparisons across specialties, etc. The published data may not include posts in Scotland or Northern Ireland if they manage their own recruitment rather than recruiting via the national recruitment process across the whole of the UK.

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