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An Interview with the Coordinators of the ESAIC Leadership Program The Transition from the OR to the Boardroom Interviewer: Most leadership courses are generic, designed for any hospital administrator. Why did the ESAIC decide to build a program exclusively for anaesthesiologists? The Mentors: In the operating room, precision is everything. But the “strategic complexities” of […]

European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)European Society of Paediatric Anaesthesia (ESPA)European Reference Network (ERN) EURO-NMD Mitochondrial Working GroupEuropean Mitochondrial (E-MIT) Society Background Recent communications from major anaesthesiology societies have highlighted emerging reports of severe neurological complications, including basal ganglia infarction and death, following routine general anaesthesia in previously healthy individuals with Venezuelan maternal […]

An ESAIC Exchange Experience in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia  International clinical exchange programmes play a crucial role in broadening professional perspectives, enhancing clinical competence, and fostering collaboration across healthcare systems. Through the ESAIC Exchange Programme, I had the privilege of undertaking a three-month clinical fellowship at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading cardiothoracic […]

My name is Deniz Kaya Bilir. I completed my anaesthesiology residency approximately two years ago and currently work as an anaesthesiologist in Turkey. Between the first week of February and the first week of April, I had the opportunity to participate in a two-month observership at Amsterdam UMC through the ESAIC Exchange Programme. This experience provided me with valuable clinical […]

May 28, 2025, 4:00 am. Istanbul Airport. On my way back from Euroanaesthesia in Lisbon. Another night spent at these familiar counters — alone with my backpack and a head full of dreams, waiting for my next transfer. Almost 24 hours of travel, just to arrive home.  I’m sipping a cup of mint tea — though it can’t quite match […]

Exchange Programme – CAMES Copenhagen  My name is Igor Abramovich, a specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care. In August 2025, I had the pleasure of being the first ESAIC Exchange Specialist to join the Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES). I arrived unsure of what to expect, but the team’s warm welcome quickly put […]

I have just completed my ESAIC Exchange Programme last week, and I can honestly say that I am writing these words while already missing the wonderful time I spent at Hospital de Bellvitge. When I first decided to apply for this programme two years ago, I already knew what a valuable opportunity it would be for […]

ESAIC Exchange – Cologne Experience Participating in the ESAIC Exchange Programme at the University Hospital of Cologne has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences of my career. As an anesthesiologist with a strong academic and clinical background, I applied to this programme with the aim of observing advanced practices in airway management and regional anaesthesia within a high-volume, well-organised […]

Participating in the ESAIC exchange programme in Budapest from March to May of this year was an incredible journey that significantly enriched my professional and personal life. As an anaesthesiologist, I had the unique opportunity to gain insights into both adult and paediatric cardiac surgery, work alongside experienced mentors, and expand my understanding of complex […]