Residents & Trainees

Hello, I'm Dr. Fani Alevrogianni, currently in my third year of residency in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at KAT Hospital in Athens, Greece. KAT Hospital, as the largest accident and trauma center in the region, offers a dynamic environment that has sharpened my skills in managing critical patient care.

Since the early stages of my medical career, I’ve been deeply interested in the field of regional anesthesia and its role in improving perioperative care. This passion drives my commitment to advancing training and accessibility in regional anesthesia and pain management with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

As the ESRA Residents and Trainees Representative, I am a strong advocate for increasing trainee involvement in the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA). I believe that trainees should have an active role at the annual ESRA congress, presenting their work, engaging in discussions on key topics, and sharing regional anesthesia practices from their respective countries. Enhancing this engagement helps build a stronger, more connected community of future anesthesiologists.

Networking is another cornerstone of professional growth. By joining the ESRA Trainees Society, you’ll be part of a global network of peers, gaining exposure to different practices, exchanging knowledge, and benefiting from new perspectives. This collaborative platform not only contributes to your personal and professional development but also helps shape the future of regional anesthesia.

I encourage all trainees to join the ESRA Trainees Society. Together, we can learn, grow, and push the boundaries of our field, fostering a supportive environment for the next generation of regional anesthesia experts.

I am currently completing my sixth and penultimate year as an Anaesthesia Resident in London. My special interests are regional anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and medical education. I am the Resident Representative on the Board of RA-UK and the UK Representative of the ESRA Residents and Trainees Group. I am dedicated to ensuring a consistent and equitable approach to teaching within regional anaesthesia training.

Hello, I am 3rd-year anaesthesiology and intensive care resident at the University of Kocaeli in Kocaeli. I was elected as a member of the ESRA Trainees and Residents Group.
I first came into contact with regional anaesthesia during my first months as a trainee in our Department of Thoracic Surgery, and since then, I have been observing its benefits. I have also been doing a prospective study on Paravertebral block and ESP block in Thoracic Surgery for one year. My main goal is to promote the use of regional anaesthesia among my peers. I hope to share the knowledge and gain more experiences and techniques, so I am looking forward to exchanging with each other.

I am a 3rd-year anaesthesiology and intensive care resident at the University Medical Centre in Ljubljana and a PhD candidate at the University of Ljubljana. In June 2024, I was elected as a member of the ESRA Trainees and Residents Group. I am also a member of the Slovenian Society of Regional Anaesthesia.

I first came into contact with regional anaesthesia during my first months as a trainee in our Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and since then, I have been observing its benefits. As the Slovenian representative, my main goal is to promote the use of regional anaesthesia among my peers. I aim to share the knowledge and experiences that I will gain through participation in ESRA activities with other trainees, as knowledge and innovation are key to improving patient outcomes. I am also looking forward to networking with trainees from different European countries.

My name is Mike and I’m 33 years old, living in Kielce, Poland. I’m currently in my 6th year of residency in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. I have a passion for traveling and discovering new places. In my free time, I enjoy motorsports, photography, and playing tennis.

I’m Iustin Loghin, a fifth-year resident in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospital Cluj Napoca, Romania. My interest in regional anaesthesia has started in my third year of residency when I met my mentor Dr. Dan Dirzu. I am gratetful to be part of European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine (ESRA) as Romania’s anaesthesiology trainees representative. Also, I am the residents representative on the board of Romanian Society of Regional Anesthesia. My main task is to promote and to grow up the use of regional anaesthesia among my fellows, to share the knowledge and experiences that I get from other ESRA trainees representative.
Besides my clinical duties, I like to travel, to sing, to play football, to enjoy quality time with my family and friends. I invite you to join ESRA!

1st year trainee in anaesthesiology and intensive care therapy at Copenhagen University Hospital - North-Zealand. PhD degree from the University of Copenhagen based on a dissertation about prolonging the duration of peripheral nerve blocks with adjuncts.

I have primarily been concerned with anaesthesiology through my research endeavours. After having started formal training in anesthesiology, regional anaesthesia has increasingly become a passion of mine. I believe regional anaesthesia is under-utilized in the management of pre, intra, and postoperative pain and that the procedures can be refined and optimized for the benefit of future patients. I am looking forward to work with and learn from trainees and experts around Europe in the years to come and hopefully contribute to the sciences on regional anaesthesia. I am especially interested in research on regional anaesthesia and dissemination of technical skills to trainees, hopefully enabling more trainees to have regional anaesthesia as a part of their toolbox in their everyday clinical practice.

I am currently the Advanced Airway and Simulation Fellow in Saint James Hospital Dublin having completed my training on the Irish Specialist Anaesthetic Training scheme. Along with airway management I have a keen interest in regional anaesthesia and I am the current trainee representative for the Irish Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ISRA).
From the beginning of my training I gained exposure in providing regional anaesthesia as part of a multimodal analgesia plan. I have availed of any opportunity to perform nerve blocks for anaesthesia and analgesia as I appreciate the important role they play in improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. As such I believe that early exposure in training is important in order to encourage trainees and residents to use regional anaesthesia as part of their everyday practice when possible throughout their careers
ISRA has been fantastic at encouraging Irish trainees to increase their clinical abilities in regional anaesthesia and I hope I can bring some of their initiatives for the benefit of the ESRA residents committee and members. In turn I hope to learn international teaching methods on the application of regional anaesthesia and gain insight into the initiatives that have been successful across Europe to benefit patients and trainees in Ireland.

Hello, I’m Mari Paz Fernández , I am in the third year of anesthesia residency at Costa del Sol University Hospital in Málaga, Spain. Our hospital is renowned for its specialized training programs in regional anaesthesia.
Beyond my clinical responsibilities, I proudly serve as the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA) representative in Spain, I’m excited to contribute to this exceptional team. My mission is twofold: to foster collaboration among fellow residents and to promote knowledge exchange within the field of regional anesthesia.
From the outset of my medical career, I’ve been captivated by the impact of regional anesthesia on perioperative care. I perceive ESRA as an opportunity for personal and professional growth, due to the multiple learning chances it offers and the team that makes it up.
As ESRA’s representative, I advocate for active resident participation in our annual congress and sharing experiences, research, and best practices.

Hello, I’m Dr. Marie-Camille Vanderheeren, a fifth-year resident in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium.
My interest in regional anesthesia was sparked early in my residency, when I became captivated by its technical precision and powerful impact on patient care. Beyond my clinical work, I’m passionate about elevating training standards and enhancing access to regional anesthesia to benefit both patients and practitioners.

As the Belgian Trainee Representative for ESRA, I’m committed to advocating for evidence-based practices and promoting regional anesthesia as a vital element of highquality, patient-centered care. I believe that comprehensive education and strong mentorship are essential to embedding regional anesthesia into training programs and fostering meaningful collaboration between residents and faculty.

Connecting with peers worldwide is essential for our growth as professionals, and I warmly encourage all trainees to join the ESRA Trainees Society. By building a global network, we can share insights, drive innovation, and collectively shape the future of anesthesiology.

Nice to meet you! My name is Maarten van Dijck and I am a third-year resident in Anaesthesia. My academic training center is the Radboud University Medical Center located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. I am the new Dutch representative of the DARA (Dutch Association for Regional Anesthesia).
Since the start of my career in anaesthesia I got fascinated by locoregional techniques. Being able to have a, non-invasive, look inside one’s body using ultrasound and thereafter, selectively anaesthetizing nerves keeps intriguing me. I also believe that locoregional techniques will only start playing a bigger role in the near future. Not only will the ultrasound machines become more advanced but also techniques of artificial intelligence are upcoming and already being implemented.

Concluding, I look forward to the technological advancements to come and to helping the world of locoregional techniques to a next level!

I am a final-year anesthesiology resident at a large teaching hospital in Vienna, deeply committed to advancing the field of regional anesthesia. I was introduced to this specialty early in my training and I believe it is essential for modern anesthesia and pain management. Regional anesthesia is an integral part of my daily clinical practice.
As the Austrian trainee representative, I actively engage with my colleagues to promote best practices, share knowledge and inspire others. I am passionate about connecting with trainees across Europe to foster an environment of shared learning and mentorship. My goal is to help others discover their passion for regional anesthesia, as my mentors did for me. Through collaboration and exchange, I aim to build a strong network of trainees dedicated to advancing this vital field of anesthesiology.