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The ESAIC is dedicated to supporting professionals in anaesthesiology and intensive care by serving as the hub for development and dissemination of valuable educational, scientific, research, and networking resources.

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Congresses

The ESAIC hosts the Euroanaesthesia and Focus Meeting congresses that serve as platforms for cutting-edge science and innovation in the field. These events bring together experts, foster networking, and facilitate knowledge exchange in anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain management, and perioperative medicine. Euroanaesthesia is one of the world’s largest and most influential scientific congresses for anaesthesia professionals. Held annually throughout Europe, our congress is a contemporary event geared towards education, knowledge exchange and innovation in anaesthesia, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine, as well as a platform for immense international visibility for scientific research.

Euroanaesthesia 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands Euroanaesthesia 2027 | Copenhagen, Denmark Euroanaesthesia 2028 | Vienna, Austria Euroanaesthesia 2029 | Barcelona, Spain

Upcoming scientific events

Euroanaesthesia 2026

Rotterdam

Congress

Euroanaesthesia 2027

Copenhagen

Congress

Euroanaesthesia 2028

Vienna

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Professional Growth

The ESAIC's mission is to foster and provide exceptional training and educational opportunities. The ESAIC ensures the provision of robust and standardised examination and certification systems to support the professional development of anaesthesiologists and to ensure outstanding future doctors in the field of anaesthesiology and intensive care.

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Fellowship of ESAIC (FESAIC) Mentorship Programme Exchange Programme (EP) Accreditation of Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC) CEEA

Upcoming education, training & exam events

Lung Recruitment – How I do it

18 Nov 2025

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Regional Blocks for Kids

16 Dec 2025

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Research

The ESAIC aims to advance patient outcomes and contribute to the progress of anaesthesiology and intensive care evidence-based practice through research. The ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.

Clinical Trial Network (CTN) ESAIC Research Services Research Groups Grants Research Project Endorsement

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EU Projects

The ESAIC is actively involved as a consortium member in numerous EU funded projects. Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC's involvement as an EU project partner is another way that it is improving patient outcomes and ensuring the best care for every patient.

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Patient Safety

The ESAIC aims to promote the professional role of anaesthesiologists and intensive care physicians and enhance perioperative patient outcomes by focusing on quality of care and patient safety strategies. The Society is committed to implementing the Helsinki Declaration and leading patient safety projects.

The Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology Peer Review in Patient Safety for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (PRiPSAIC) Safer Care to Save Lives (SCSL) Advanced Patient Safety Course (ASPC) Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass (PSQMC) Patient Safety Tools and Resources

Upcoming Patient Safety events

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2025 – Istanbul

Istanbul

Masterclass

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026 – Athens

Athens

Masterclass

Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology 2026 – Istanbul

Istanbul

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Sustainability

The ESAIC is committed to implementing the Glasgow Declaration and drive initiatives towards greater environmental sustainability across anaesthesiology and intensive care in Europe.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Read the Consensus Document on the EJA website

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Download the Executive bundle on reducing carbon footprint Download the ESAIC Sustainability Toolkit
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Partnerships

The ESAIC works in collaboration with industry, national societies, and specialist societies to promote advancements in anaesthesia and intensive care. The Industry Partnership offers visibility and engagement opportunities for industry participants with ESAIC members, facilitating understanding of specific needs in anaesthesiology and in intensive care. This partnership provides resources for education and avenues for collaborative projects enhancing science, education, and patient safety. The Specialist Societies contribute to high-quality educational opportunities for European anaesthesiologists and intensivists, fostering discussion and sharing, while the National Societies, through NASC, maintain standards, promote events and courses, and facilitate connections. All partnerships collectively drive dialogue, learning, and growth in the anaesthesiology and intensive care sector.

Industry National Societies Specialist Societies Affiliate Societies International Collaborations Event Endorsement Request

Upcoming external & endorsed events

40th Annual Congress of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EACTAIC)

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Guidelines

Guidelines play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals. Within the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care, guidelines are instrumental in standardizing clinical practices and enhancing patient outcomes. For many years, the ESAIC has served as a pivotal platform for facilitating continuous advancements, improving care standards and harmonising clinical management practices across Europe.

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Publications

With over 40 years of publication history, the EJA (European Journal of Anaesthesiology) has established itself as a highly respected and influential journal in its field. It covers a wide range of topics related to anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine, including perioperative medicine, pain management, critical care, resuscitation, and patient safety.

European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC)

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Membership

Becoming a member of ESAIC implies becoming a part of a vibrant community of nearly 8,000 professionals who exchange best practices and stay updated on the latest developments in anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine. ESAIC membership equips you with the tools and resources necessary to enhance your daily professional routine, nurture your career growth, and play an active role in advancing anaesthesiology, intensive care and perioperative medicine.

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The ESAIC Examinations Committee is aware of certain initiatives claiming to be related to the EDAIC that are neither organised nor authorised by the ESAIC. We strongly recommend that you invest your time in the official ESAIC initiatives listed on the ESAIC website. ESAIC accepts no responsibility for the quality of any non-ESAIC courses.

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Join us for Euroanaesthesia 2026

6-8 June 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Registration is open!

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ESAIC Academy Hub

Discover the all-in-one ESAIC Academy

The ESAIC Academy is your central hub for education in anaesthesiology and intensive care. Whether you want a quick refresher, structured training, or advanced courses, everything is now in one place – designed to make your learning simple, flexible, and accessible.

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Participate in our rewarding 2026 – 2028 Mentorship Programme!

Applications for the Mentorship Programme are now open!

Deadline: 11 January 2026

Launched in 2016, the ESAIC Mentorship Programme celebrates its 10th anniversary this year!

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Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026

Advance your career in safer healthcare. Take part in the next Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass.

2-4 March 2026
Athens, Greece

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Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology 2026

Boost your research skills in clinical practice. Take part in the next Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology.

24-26 March 2026
Istanbul, Turkey

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ESAIC President (2017-2019)

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Guidelines

The ESAIC is dedicated to continuous development aimed at harmonising clinical management practices across Europe and enhancing care standards. This involves providing evidence-based recommendations to anaesthesiologists, intensivists and other healthcare professionals on various aspects of perioperative medicine, pain management, and critical care.
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Exams

The ESAIC offers robust examination and certification systems to advance anaesthesiologists’ professional development. These comprehensive assessments ensure thorough evaluation and validation of knowledge, fostering excellence in anaesthesiology and enhancing patient care standards across Europe.
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Education

Through its extensive education and training programmes, the ESAIC offers anaesthesiologists, intensivists and healthcare professionals high-quality content, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge. These meticulously crafted opportunities advance expertise and capabilities, ultimately enhancing patient care.
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Research

The ESAIC actively engages in research through its Clinical Trial Network (CTN) and Academic Contract Research Organisation (A-CRO), leveraging its network’s expertise and resources to drive advancements in patient outcomes. Through collaborative research, the ESAIC fosters innovation, encourages evidence-based practices, and aims to enhance the quality of care for patients undergoing anaesthesia and critical care interventions.
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The ESAIC provides continuing education and advances knowledge, leads the way in patient safety and more sustainable healthcare systems, helps to elevate the anaesthesiologist’s practice, and creates valuable and lasting connections with our global community. In doing this, the ESAIC contributes to the growth and innovation found in the field of anaesthesiology, intensive care, pain and perioperative medicine.

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Calendar of Events

Important dates (all times are in Central European Time – CET (or CEST in the summer)

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2025 – Istanbul

10–12 November 2025

Istanbul,
Turkey

Lung Recruitment – How I do it

18 November

Online

Regional Blocks for Kids

16 December

Online

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2026 – Athens

2–4 March 2026

Athens,
Greece

Masterclass in Statistics and Research Methodology 2026 – Istanbul

24–26 March 2026

Istanbul,
Turkey

Euroanaesthesia 2026

6–8 June 2026

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Euroanaesthesia 2027

29–31 May 2027

Copenhagen, Denmark

Euroanaesthesia 2028

20–22 May 2028

Vienna, Austria

Euroanaesthesia 2029

26–28 May 2029

Barcelona, Spain

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02 October 2025

The 2025 EDAIC® Part I Examination

On Saturday, 13 September, candidates around the world sat the EDAIC® Part I Examination. The European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC®) tests essential knowledge in both basic sciences and clinical anaesthesia and intensive care. It is a key step for every specialist in training, as well as for qualified specialists wishing to demonstrate […]
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16 September 2025

The Patient Safety Ambassadors Programme

Excellent Patient Safety training of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care for all health care workers Safer Care to Save Lives  Together with healthcare leaders and practitioners, the ESAIC is dedicated to leading the way in patient safety and ensuring the best care for every patient. Recently, together with delegates from the European […]
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16 September 2025

The SAFEST project

How does it trigger patient safety? What is the SAFEST project?  The SAFEST calls for improving quality and patient SAFEty in surgical care through Standardisation and harmonisation of perioperative care in Europe. It arose in response to a critical need: the high incidence of surgical adverse events in Europe, affecting between 8% and 12% of […]
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EJA Journal

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The European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) publishes original work of high scientific quality. Preference is given to experimental work or clinical observation in man, and to laboratory work of clinical relevance.

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EJAIC Journal

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​The European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC) is an open source journal. The EJAIC publishes original work of high scientific quality in all areas of anaesthesia, intensive care, perioperative medicine, pain medicine, and critical emergency care.

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