At Euroanaesthesia in Rotterdam, TopMedTalk hosts Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie speak with Joana Berger-Estilita, ESAIC chair of education and training, about ESAIC's new leadership program.

Developed over two years with a multidisciplinary team including ESAIC leadership and headquarters staff, the pilot addresses a gap for seasoned anaesthesiologists seeking further career progression.

The retreat-style, experiential course includes two extended weekends (December and March), selects 25 ESAIC members with at least five years post-training leadership experience, and pairs participants with mentors.

Content covers core leadership skills plus anaesthesia-specific challenges such as second victim, suicide, and drug abuse, alongside self-care. Funding is shared by industry and ESAIC, with applications via the ESAIC website.

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