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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.

Euroanaesthesia 2023 Euroanaesthesia 2024 Euroanaesthesia 2025 Focus Meeting 2023 Focus Meeting 2024

Upcoming scientific events

Euroanaesthesia 2025

25 - 27 May 2025 Lisbon

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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.

Education & Training
Academy Learning Tracks Educational Courses Masterclasses Simulation Training (SBET)
Exam
EDAIC Part I Examination Part II Examination OLA/HOLA How to prepare for the exam
ESAIC programmes
Fellowship of ESAIC (FESAIC) Mentorship Programme Exchange Programme (EP) Accreditation of Training in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ATAIC)

Upcoming education, training & exam events

Non-invasive continuous haemodynamic monitoring during major surgery

17 Sep 2024

Webinars

VTE guidelines – Update 2024

24 Sep 2024

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Cardiac biomarkers in perioperative risk evaluation

08 Oct 2024

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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) A-CRO Research Groups Grants Project Endorsement Request

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

ESAIC Grants Program 2025 is now open! Register for the EuPreCHO CTN Study! Go to the CTN 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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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

Masterclass in Guidelines Methodology 2024

06 - 08 Nov 2024 Brussels

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Patient Safety and Quality Masterclass – Amsterdam

25 - 27 Nov 2024 Amsterdam

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ESAIC Advanced Patient Safety Course 2025

24 - 25 Feb 2025 Naples

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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.

The Glasgow Declaration on Sustainability in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Read the Consensus Document on the EJA website

More interesting links

Download for free the sustainability’s toolkit Download the Executive bundle on reducing carbon footprint
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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.

Industry National Societies Specialist Societies Affiliate Societies International Collaborations Event Endorsement Request

Upcoming external & endorsed events

8th European Airway Management Congress

25 - 28 Sep 2024 Istanbul

Endorsed events

European Delirium Association 2024 Annual Meeting

06 - 08 Nov 2024 The Hague

Endorsed events

BeSARPP 2024 Annual Meeting: A Heart for Anaesthesia in Bruges

15 - 16 Nov 2024

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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.

European Journal of Anaesthesiology (EJA) European Journal of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EJAIC)

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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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Exchange Programme Host Center List

CountryCityHost CentreLanguage
Requirement		Training offeredWho can applyHost centre availabilityEducational Offer
BelgiumLeuvenUniversity Hospitals of LeuvenEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
BelgiumGentAZ Maria MiddelaresEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		January-March
April-June
July-September		Click Here
CroatiaZagrebClinical Hospital MerkurEnglish (B2)Observership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		January-March
March-May
October-December		Click Here
DenmarkCopenhagenCAMES Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and SimulationEnglish (C1)SimulationSpecialistsMarch-May September-NovemberClick Here
FranceMarseillesHôpital d’enfants de la Timone French/EnglishResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll year
GermanyLeipzigUniversity of Leipzig Medical CenterGerman/EnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsJanuary-DecemberClick Here
GermanyMünsterUniversity Hospital MünsterGerman/EnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		February-April October-DecemberClick Here
GermanyCologneUniversity Hospital of CologneGerman/EnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
GermanyLeipzigUniversity of Leipzig Medical CenterGerman/EnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
HungaryBudapestSemmelweis University Heart and Vascular CenterEnglish/GermanObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
IrelandCorkCork University HospitalEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
IrelandDublinCollege of Anaesthesiologists of IrelandEnglishSimulationSpecialistsFebruary-May
April-June
September -November		Click Here
IsraelJerusalemShaare Zedek Med CenterEnglish (B2-C2)Observership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
IsraelTel AvivTel Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterEnglish/HebrewObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
ItalyGenovaAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San MartinoEnglish/ItalianObservership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
ItalyMilanSan Raffaele HospitalEnglish/Italian (Recommended)Observership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
ItalyVareseUniversity of Insubria English/ItalianObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
ItalyFoggiaPoliclinico RiunitiEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
LithuaniaKaunasHospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno KlinikosEnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
PortugalPortoInstituto Português de Oncologia do PortoEnglish/Spanish/Portuguese (Recommended)Observership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
PortugalPortoCentro Hospitalar Universitario Do PortoEnglish (B2)Observership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsJanuary-DecemberClick Here
SloveniaLjubljanaUniversity Medical Centre Ljubljana EnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsMarch
June
December		Click Here
SpainBarcelonaHospital Universitari BellvitgeEnglish/SpanishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
SpainBarcelonaHospital Clinic de BarcelonaEnglish/Spanish (> A2)Observership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
SpainMadridHospital Universitario La Paz – Hospital MaternalEnglish/SpanishObservership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		All yearClick Here
SpainValenciaIMSKE HospitalEnglish/Spanish (> A2)Observership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
SpainPamplonaClinica Universidad de NavarraEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young SpecialistsMarch-MayClick Here
The NetherlandsAmsterdamAcademic Medical Center, University of AmsterdamEnglish/Dutch (Recommended)Observership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsFebruary-March
April-May
October-November		Click Here
TurkeyAnkaraAnkara University Medical Faculty Ibni Sina HospitalEnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsAll yearClick Here
TurkeyAnkaraGazi University HospitalEnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		January-March March-May
May-June		Click Here
TurkeyIstanbulMarmara University Research and Educational HospitalEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		September-NovemberClick Here
TurkeyIstanbulKoç University Medical Faculty HospitalEnglishObservership trainingResidents/Young SpecialistsOctober-FebruaryClick Here
UKCambridgeRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation TrustEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		February-April
May-July
August-October		Click Here
UKLondonBarts Heart CentreEnglishObservership training
Hands-on training		Residents/Young Specialists and
Specialists		May-July
August-November		Click Here
UK London St George’s HospitalEnglish
Simulation
SpecialistsAll yearClick Here