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Prof. Sarah Saxena — ESAIC Board Member 2026In this interview, Prof. Sarah Saxena shares her vision, priorities, and motivations for her ESAIC mandate, highlighting how she aims to advance education, research, leadership, and collaboration across European anaesthesiology and intensive care. What motivates you to take on this role with ESAIC, and what do you hope […]

Prof. Aamer Ahmed — ESAIC Board Member 2026In this interview, Prof. Aamer Ahmed shares his vision, priorities, and motivations for his ESAIC mandate, highlighting how he aims to advance education, research, leadership, and collaboration across European anaesthesiology and intensive care. What motivates you to take on this role with ESAIC, and what do you hope […]

Prof. Anthony Absalom — ESAIC Board Member 2026In this interview, Prof. Anthony Absalom shares his vision, priorities, and motivations for his ESAIC mandate, highlighting how he aims to advance education, research, leadership, and collaboration across European anaesthesiology and intensive care. What motivates you to take on this role with ESAIC, and what do you hope […]

January 2026 marks one year since I stepped into the role of Chair of the National Anaesthesiologists Societies Committee (NASC), and it has been a privilege to reflect on the progress already achieved in collaboration with leaders from across Europe. It has also been a year that has deepened my admiration for the breadth, diversity and ambition […]

Urgency of the Issue  Anaesthesia workforce shortage has become an urgent concern across Europe, with serious implications for patient safety and surgical capacity [1]. No surgery or intensive care unit can function without trained anaesthesia professionals, and staffing gaps are already causing delays and procedure cancellations. This challenge is not unique to Europe – a global shortfall of anaesthesia providers […]

Introduction  Simulation-based learning (SBL) has become an essential pillar of modern anaesthesiology and intensive care education. It offers a safe, structured environment for clinicians to acquire technical skills, refine decision-making, and develop non-technical competencies such as communication and teamwork—without risk to patients. Recognising its transformative potential, the Simulation Working Group within the NASC representatives was established at the Euroanaesthesia congress in Lisbon in 2025 to advance simulation practices across […]

Becoming a Fellow of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (FESAIC™) is a prestigious honour awarded to healthcare professionals who have made a significant contribution to anaesthesiology and intensive care. It recognises doctors who demonstrate integrity, clinical excellence, and dedication to patient care.  The first Fellows were honoured by Professor Kai Zacharowski, then President of the […]

Introduction  Implementing simulation-based education and training (SBET) in residency programmes is not merely an act of goodwill. It requires coordinated engagement from multiple stakeholders, strategic planning, and, like any large-scale educational reform, a measure of favourable timing. Our recent national experience offers a practical roadmap for other professional societies considering similar initiatives.  In Israel, SBET has been used for […]

Rotterdam is increasingly recognised as a destination of global relevance and a dynamic part of the Dutch visitor economy. As the Netherlands tourism rebounds and grows, Rotterdam stands out as one of the country’s fastest-evolving urban destinations. Rotterdam is currently the second-largest urban tourism destination in the Netherlands when measured by nights spent by visitors, reflecting sustained international interest and growth […]