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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

Congress
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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.

Education & Training
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EDAIC® Part I Examination Part II Examination OLA/HOLA How to prepare for the exam
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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

Heat of the Moment: Temperature Management in Anaesthesia and ICU

26 Aug 2025

Webinars

Exploring Gender-Specific Outcomes in Anesthesia

09 Sep 2025

Podcast

Train The Trainer Course: Part II 

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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 Academic Contract Research Organisation (A-CRO), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.

Clinical Trial Network (CTN) Academic Contract Research Organisation (A-CRO) Research Groups Grants

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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

Masterclass in Guidelines Methodology 2025

Masterclass

Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass 2025 – 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

Congress of Anesthesiologists of the Republic of Srpska (HYPNOS IV)

Endorsed

Advanced Techniques for Airway Management – ATAM (Sim+)

Braga

Endorsed

15th European Congress for Paediatric Anaesthesiology

Berlin

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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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Disclaimer

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.

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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Educational Activities

Webinars

Participate in our LIVE webinars covering all aspects of anaesthesiology and intensive care, customised to suit different professional levels and interests. ESAIC Live Webinars are scheduled according to a release calendar, which is provided below for your convenience. Being part of the ESAIC community ensures that you remain updated and engaged in the latest developments and discussions in the field.

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Podcasts

The ESAIC Podcast series covers all the aspects of anaesthesiology and intensive care, aimed at different targets. The Podcasts will be made available via a release schedule, presented in the Calendar of Events. Podcasts are free to listen to and download via the ESAIC website and made available via the various streaming websites.

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TryMe Quizzes

Are you ready to put your skills to the test? We have created a series of fun and informative quizzes to test your knowledge on specific topics. All you need to do is answer a few questions , and you will get instant feedback with explanations and visuals. Please make sure to visit the page frequently as we regularly add new quizzes.

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Guidelines O’Clock

Guidelines are crucial to the ESAIC’s research and educational initiatives, providing valuable continuing medical education via eLearning modules, particularly advantageous for new members. A substantial section of the EDAIC exam concentrates on these Guidelines. The Guidelines O’Clock are crafted to be succinct and effective, with each module requiring about 30 minutes to complete and featuring infographics and references for a thorough understanding of the ESAIC Guidelines, thereby facilitating an immersive learning experience.

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e-Learning Modules

The e-Learning Module adopts a modular delivery approach, presenting content in short, concise, and dynamic learning moments to enhance learner motivation and assess progress through assessment tests. Explore the ESAIC Academy and existing e-Learning Modules, and feel free to reach out if interested in developing a new module.

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Essentials

Essentials is designed to simplify and enhance your educational journey by providing clear, practical roadmaps across various topics. Each Essential package is meticulously curated to ensure you receive the most relevant and comprehensible information, making learning both effective and engaging.

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Courses

Whether you are preparing for the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC) examination, looking for a refresher course in anaesthesiology, or interested in the latest developments and research in the field, the ESAIC offers a variety of courses to help anaesthesiologists and intensivists advance their professional career.

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Masterclasses

The ESAIC Masterclasses are sessions of tuition by experts for clinicians wishing to improve their scientific skills or refresh knowledge on specific topics such as conducting research, scientific writing, statistics or design and analysis of clinical studies.

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