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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.

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Upcoming scientific events

Euroanaesthesia 2025

Lisbon

Congress

Euroanaesthesia 2026

Rotterdam

Congress

Euroanaesthesia 2027

Copenhagen

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.

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Upcoming education, training & exam events

ECMO Deminar/All you wanted to know and were afraid to ask

20 May 2025

Webinars

Heat of the Moment: Temperature Management in Anaesthesia and ICU

26 Aug 2025

Webinars

Exploring Gender-Specific Outcomes in Anesthesia

09 Sep 2025

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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 Project Endorsement Request

Learn more about what activities are currently ongoing in Research.

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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.

Learn more about ESAIC's involvement in EU-funded projects
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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

ESAIC Advanced Patient Safety Course 2025 – Bonn

Bonn

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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.

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Upcoming external & endorsed events

Advanced Techniques for Airway Management

Braga

Endorsed

6th Coagulation Days

Endorsed

51st National Congress of the Romanian Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care  

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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.

Read more about membership at the ESAIC Membership Types

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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.

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Educational Courses

Basic and Clinical Sciences Anaesthetic Course (BCSAC)

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Registration for BCSAC 2025 is now open !

About the BCSAC

The Basic and Clinical Sciences Anaesthetic Course (BCSAC) is intended as one of the tools suitable for preparing the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care by improving the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of different areas of basic and clinical sciences. It is open to everyone, and there are no prerequisites to attend the course.

The BCSAC is officially organised by the ESAIC and all the speakers have years of experience in teaching and examination. Over 90% of attendees of the last 3 years were happy to attend the course and 97% would recommend it to a colleague.

The BCSAC 2025 will be held online on 13-15 and  20-22 June 2025. It will be a fully virtual course, and lectures will remain available online for three months after the live event.

Participants can choose between live, on demand or both to obtain the Certificate of Attendance and CME credits. They will receive the number of CME credits corresponding to the number of lectures watched either live or on-demand thanks to the intelligent tracking system.

Candidates will also have the opportunity to take a test of knowledge before and after the course to gauge their progress.

Each participant must provide a valid and personal e-mail address. 

BCSAC 2025 – Programme Regulations

Why attend the BCSAC?

  1. It helps you prepare for the EDAIC.
  2. CME credits: An application has been submitted to the UEMS.
  3. Held before EDAIC Part I, which takes place in September.
  4. Interactive sessions: It offers Q&A with speakers after each presentation.
  5. Home OLA (Online Assessment): Short assessments at the start and end of the course, open for a week.
  6. Refresher course: It is suitable for any anaesthesiologist looking to update their knowledge.
  7. Convenient format: You may attend remotely with no travel or accommodation costs.
  8. Flexible access: You can access the lectures on the ESAIC Academy until mid-September, with CME credits for both live and on-demand viewing.
  9. User-friendly features:  It offers slide navigation, thumbnails, search options, sound optimisation, adaptive streaming, and mobile-friendly design.

Programme & CME

An application has been made to the UEMS.

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Frequently asked questions

BCSAC Registration Fees 2025

ESAIC Active Member:  € 500

ESAIC Affiliate Member: € 500

ESAIC Trainee Member: € 330

ESAIC Allied  Member: € 330

ESAIC Active Member from European MIC: € 330

Individual Society Member: € 750

Non-Member: € 750

Who can attend BCSAC?

Anyone can attend – there are no prerequisites. ESAIC Members and non-Members can participate in the BCSAC.
If you wish to benefit from the reduced ESAIC Member registration rates, please visit our Membership section and become an ESAIC Member first.

How to register for BCSAC 2025?

Registrations are now open until the 23 May 2025

In order to register, you must login to myESAIC.

By registering for the BCSAC you agree to the ESAIC cancellation and refund policy 

If you do not have a myESAIC account yet, you can create it here. 

When will BCSAC 2025 take place?

The next BCSAC will be held online on 13-15 and 20-22 June 2025. It will be a fully virtual course, and lectures will remain available online after the live event.

Contact person

Please send your question to : odile.jacquet@esaic.org