Program is subject to change. More details coming soon.
We're delighted to bring this premier Royal College exam preparation event back for the second year. Residents and other current or aspiring anesthesia care providers are invited to take part in this immersive preview of what to expect on both the written and oral exams. Both courses will be led by past examiners and recent graduates qualified to offer first-hand insight into optimizing your study habits. Full event details can be found below.
REGISTRATION Pricing
| Annual Meeting/Ace It! Registration Bundle |
Written Exam
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Oral
Exam
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Annual Meeting
Fee |
Total (Written Only) |
Total (Written and Oral)
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CAS Resident, Fellow, or Medical Student
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$100 |
$100 |
$640 |
$740 |
$840 |
CAS Member (Not in Training)
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$200 |
$150 |
$1,220 |
$1,420 |
$1,570
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Non-CAS Member
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$500 |
$200 |
$2,070 |
$2,570 |
$2,770
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| Ace It! Standalone Registration |
Written Exam |
Written and Oral Exams |
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CAS Resident, Fellow, or Medical Student
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$700 |
$800 |
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CAS Member (Not in Training)
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$800 |
$1,000 |
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Non-CAS Member
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$1,500 |
$1,700 |
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WRITTEN EXAM PREP WORKSHOP DETAILS
This course consists of three sections. To maximize your learning experience, we recommend completing them all.
Pre-Test (Friday, April 25 - Sunday May 10) – Start by completing this +100 multiple-choice-question (MCQ) pre-test offering a glimpse of the real exam. Scores will be aggregated to identify where participants tended to struggle, so that lecturers can focus their presentations on areas that benefit the class the most. Once you've registered for the Written Exam course
, you will receive an email notification that the pre-test is open on
April 25. You will have two hours to complete it once you start before the
May 10 deadline. Your score will also be available to you.
Ace It! Written Exam Course (
Friday, June 5) – Rise and shine and be prepared to take plenty of notes! The course starts at
7:00 am with 14 lecturers lined up throughout the day (see the full schedule below). Each presentation will include a 5–15-minute Q&A session.
Post-Test (Monday, June 8 - Sunday, June 21) - Boost your knowledge retention by taking this short, timed MCQ test that recirculates the pre-test questions the class struggled with most. You will receive an email notification with post-test instructions on
June 8, and have two weeks to complete it.
TIMELINES
Pre-Test Period: Friday, April 24 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 (deadline)
"Ace It!" Course Date: Friday, June 5, 2026. Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Post-Test Period: Monday, June 8 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 (deadline)
Certificates of Completion for completing the pre-test, Friday workshop, and post-test will be sent the week of July 29.
Location: The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9H4
Room to be announced
Lecturers for each session will be announced in the coming weeks.
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SESSIONS
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7:00 – 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Light Refreshments
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7:30 – 7:45 a.m – Opening Remarks
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7:45 – 8:15 a.m. – Monitoring and Equipment
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8:15 – 8:45 a.m. – Perioperative Medicine and Risk Assessment
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8:45 – 9:15 a.m. – Anesthetic Pharmacology (Inhaled, IV, Local)
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9:15 – 9:45 a.m. – Airway Assessment, Anatomy and Topicalization
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9:45 – 10:15 a.m. – Neuromuscular Agent Pharmacology
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. – BREAK
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10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Obstetric Anesthesia (includes 15-minute Q&A)
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Pediatric Anesthesia (includes 15-minute Q&A)
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – LUNCH
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1:00 – 1:45 p.m. – Respirology and Thoracic Anesthesia (includes 15-minute Q&A)
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1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – Trauma, Orthopedics, and Neurotrauma (includes 15-minute Q&A)
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. – BREAK
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2:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m. – Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management
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3:45 – 4:15 p.m. – ‘High-Yield’ Co-Existing Disease
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4:15 – 4:45 p.m. – Critical Care and Resuscitation
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4:45 – 5:15 p.m. – Oral Exam Tips & Tricks
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5:15 – 5:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
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REGISTER NOW
Oral EXAM PREP WORKSHOP
Description: This two-hour problem-based learning discussion (PBLD) offers hands-on practice for your oral exam. You will be assigned to groups of four and guided by a facilitator. Each group member will have 15–20 minutes to respond to a mock question and then receive feedback. Registration for this course closes on May 18—please note that spots are LIMITED and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Facilitators will be announced in the coming weeks.
TIMELINES
Registration deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026
Deadline for French PBLD request: Monday, May 18, 2026
"Ace It!" Course Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026. Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9H4
Room to be announced
REGISTER NOW