Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR)

The STAR course, developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital, is a full-day program designed for junior anaesthetic trainees and residents entering the anaesthetic training program. This course bridges the knowledge gap for new trainees, combining technical and non-technical skills with a strong focus on crisis management, leadership, and team coordination.

Participants will work in small groups with a high faculty-to-participant ratio, rotating through interactive stations and high-fidelity simulations to build confidence in managing complex anaesthetic scenarios.

Topics include:

• Airway management
• Advanced life support
• CICO (Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate)
• Management of anaesthetic crises
• Case-based discussions
• Professional practice and teamwork

2026 dates

• 27 March
• 4 November

The STAR course is organised via the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and all registrations will be taken through them. More information on the STAR Course (external site)

Please refer to our cancellation policy