Abramovich, IIAbramovichCrisan, IICrisanSobreira Fernandes, DDSobreira FernandesDe Hert, SSDe HertLukic, AALukicNorte, GGNorteMatias, BBMatiasMajić, MMMajićBerger-Estilita, Joana MartaJoana MartaBerger-Estilita2024-10-262024-10-262024-04-16https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/176951BACKGROUND Anaesthesiology training programs in Europe vary in duration, content, and requirements for completion. This survey-based study conducted by the Trainees Committee of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care explores current anaesthesia training designs across Europe. METHODS Between May and July 2018, we sent a 41-item online questionnaire to all National Trainee Representatives, members of the National Anaesthesiologists Societies Committee, and Council Representatives of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) of all member countries. We cross-validated inconsistent data with different country representatives. RESULTS Forty-three anaesthesiologists from all 39 associated ESAIC countries completed the questionnaire. Results showed considerable variability in teaching formats, frequency of teaching sessions during training, and differences in assessments made during and at the end of training. The reported duration of training was 60 months in 59% (n = 23) of participating countries, ranging from 24 months in Russia and Ukraine to 84 months in the UK. CONCLUSION This study shows the significant differences in anaesthesiology training formats across Europe, and highlights the importance of developing standardised training programs to ensure a consistent level of training and to improve patient safety. This study provides valuable insights into European anaesthesia training, and underlines the need for further research and collaboration to improve requirements.enAnaesthesiology Anestesiología Assessment Competency-based education Diploma Europeo en Anestesiología y Cuidados Intensivos Diseño del cuestionario Education Encuesta Europa Europe European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Evaluación Formación Formación basada en competencia Prácticas Questionnaire design Survey Traineeship600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & healtharticle10.48350/1962023863679510.1016/j.redare.2024.04.006