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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 […]

This report summarises my one-month exchange experience in Valencia, Spain, undertaken through the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) Exchange Programme. My primary goals were to enhance my professional skills, particularly in regional anaesthesia, and to gain a broader clinical perspective.  My journey started during a draining night shift as a young specialist, […]

The ESAIC Exchange programme at UZ Leuven provided me with an experience that demonstrated both how long and how short two months can be. I work as an anesthesiologist in Istanbul, one of Türkiye’s largest hospitals. When I applied for this programme, I anticipated that it would offer me the experience of living in a […]

ECLS in Cardiac Critical Care  I am an anaesthesiologist and intensivist from Timișoara, Romania, and I completed my training in 2022. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have developed a keen interest in extracorporeal life support (ECLS). This is still a young and developing field in Romania, so I began to educate myself about the complex aspects and intricate […]

In an increasingly interconnected world, the value of shared knowledge, clinical excellence, and international collaboration in medicine has never been more vital. The ESAIC Exchange Programme, previously known as the Trainee Exchange Programme, stands as a shining example of how structured mobility and immersive learning experiences can enrich the professional journey of anaesthesiologists across Europe.  […]

For younger generations born after 1990, mobility and flexibility, in both professional and personal settings, have become core values. Personal development, among other social and personal motivations, has surpassed financial incentives as the primary motivation behind mobility1. Furthermore, relaxed regulations and widespread recognition of medical degrees across Europe, coupled with increased financial support for international exchange […]

Euroanaesthesia is a favourite in our calendar. Each year we look forward to the moment we come together as a community to share knowledge, stimulate new ideas and celebrate scientific excellence in our field. Whether your interests are education, knowledge exchange, or innovation, or if your speciality is general anaesthesia, intensive care, pain management, emergency […]