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About

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 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.


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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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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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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ATAIC Committee Member

The term of office will start on 1 January 2027.

Deadline for applications is 30 November 2026.

Role

The ESAIC is seeking to recruit a new member for the Accreditation of Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC) Committee. The ATAIC Committee is responsible for the practical organisation and development of the ATAIC programme.

The ATAIC Committee Member representing the ESAIC will have full voting rights in this Committee and his/her main duties will be the following:

  • Travel to attend meetings including the ATAIC Committee meeting during the Euroanaesthesia Congress, or attend such meetings online.
  • Review applications sent by hospitals who want to receive EBA/ESAIC accreditation.
  • Review ATAIC documents as requested by the ATAIC Committee Chair.
  • Act as an ESAIC Visitor in the context of the ATAIC when possible.
  • Act as a local visitor when ATAIC visits take place in their home country, or help with the appointment of a local visitor.
  • Support the promotion, development and recognition of the ATAIC, in particular in their home country.
  • Liaise with the ATAIC Chair and other Committee Members regarding strategic and specific decisions.
  • Participate in the selection process of new ATAIC Committee Members representing the ESAIC.
  • Undertake other tasks requested by the ATAIC Committee Chair on an ad-hoc basis.

Requirements

The candidate must have the following profile:

  • Must be an ESAIC Active or Affiliate Member.
  • Must be a consultant (ie not in training; retired anaesthesiologists cannot apply).
  • Must be in clinical practice (ie not working for research only).
  • Must be practising anaesthesia in a hospital with trainee anaesthesiologists.
  • Must have accreditation- or audit-related experience.
  • Must have experience with teaching and educational activities.
  • Must have a good command of English.
  • Ideally, should have some experience with volunteering for the ESAIC or the European Board of Anaesthesiology (EBA).
  • Should have been an ATAIC visitor.

Gender balance and representation from throughout Europe will be encouraged on all committees.

Term of office

The term of office for ATAIC Committee Members is three years and may be extended twice for one-year periods, up to a maximum of five years in total. The term of office will officially begin on 1 January 2027, even if the actual appointment takes place a bit later. Members of the ATAIC Joint Committee must resign from the Subcommittee one year after retiring from active work.

Offer

Travel, accommodation and other necessary expenses incurred to attend meetings are covered by the ESAIC as per the ESAIC Expense Reimbursement Policy. Travel, accommodation and other necessary expenses incurred for accreditation visits are covered either by the ESAIC as per the ESAIC Expense Reimbursement Policy, or by the applying hospital (as defined by the ATAIC Procedure).

How to apply

Please send us:

  1. the completed application form
  2. a curriculum vitae written in English and of maximum one page
  3. a picture (300 dpi)

Your application file must be sent to ataic@esaic.org before 30 November 2026 (please do not send emails heavier than 5 MB). Complete applications will be reviewed by the ATAIC Committee and the outcome will be communicated at the earliest opportunity. All committee members will need to declare their conflict of interest for the last three years. This declaration shall be renewed annually.

More information

Any questions? Please contact ataic@esaic.org.