Anaesthetics (inc. ACCS Anaesthetics) Competition Ratios

Applications

6,770

+3,248 (+92.2%)
vs 2024 (3,522)

Posts Available

539

-3 (-0.6%)
vs 2024 (542)

Competition Ratio

12.56:1

+6.06
vs 2024 (6.50:1)

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 or CT route during the application process. 

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