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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 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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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 Academic Contract Research Organisation (A-CRO), the Research Groups and Grants all contribute to the knowledge and clinical advances in the peri-operative setting.


Learn more about the ESAIC Clinical Trial Network (CTN) and the associated studies.

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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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Sustainability

To 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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Educational Courses

Viva Course (VIVAC)

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The next edition of the Viva course 2024 will take place on 31 August 2024

About VIVAC

Preparation for the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Part II

The Viva Course (VIVAC) is intended as one of the tools suitable for the preparation of the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Part II examination by making the candidate familiar with the examination system and technique.    

The programme includes lectures as well as a mock EDAIC Part II exam workshop with experienced EDAIC Part II examiners. Feedback will be given on every candidate’s performance, and every candidate will have the opportunity to observe other candidates and several examiners from different European countries in English language only. To ensure the confidentiality of everyone’s performance and a constructive working environment, participants must sign a non-disclosure agreement when registering. For optimal experience, attendees should prepare for the course as they would do for an EDAIC Part II exam.

The VIVA Course August 2024, Virtual, Belgium 31/08/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 5.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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How to register for VIVAC 2024?

Registration is now closed.

In order to register, you must login to myESAIC.

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

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

CME Credits

The VIVA Course August 2024, Virtual, Belgium 31/08/2024 – 31/08/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 5.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist
should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity

VIVAC Registration Fees

  • ESAIC Affiliate / Active Member*: 300€ 
  • ESAIC Trainee Member / Allied Member / Active Member from reduced fee country*: 200€ 
  • Non-Member (or Associate Member/ Individual Society Member): 450€ 

*ESAIC Membership must be valid at the time of registration.

Who can attend VIVAC?

ESAIC Members and non-Members can participate in the VIVAC.

The course is limited to 50 participants.

VIVAC 2024 – Dates & Language

The course will take place on Saturday 31 August 2024 in English language only.