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 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.

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.

During my first year as specialist in training I was exposed to the art of regional anaesthesia and the multitude of techniques it offers to accomplish adequate peri-procedural anaesthesia and comfortable patient care.

Consequently, I was aware of the challenge ahead to translate these techniques into a concise and generally available curriculum to other trainees and I am motivated to support initiatives and develop strategies to advance the effort of improving the formation for other trainees.

Being a trainee representative in the Belgian society of anaesthesia trainees (BAT) and in the Belgian Association of Regional Anaesthesia (BARA), I have turned these goals into actions through various events organised by the societies. The BARA board recognised my commitment and as a result saw me fit for the election as ESRA trainee representative.

I intend to continue my efforts and aim to form bonds and collaborations with my European colleagues to achieve the beforementioned goals and as a result we may improve the formation for the European trainees as a whole.

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.

I am a 4th year anesthesiology and intensive care resident at the University Hospital of Marburg, a city close to Frankfurt, Germany.
During my first year of training I was already introduced to the techniques of regional anesthesia and taught the advantages in clinical practice, such as reducing postoperative pain. Since then, I became very interested in RA and practice it as often as possible. I think it is very important that every resident has the possibility to learn and practice regional anesthesia from the beginning of residency. Therefore, I intend to improve the accessibility of knowledge and training of RA.
As the German ESRA trainee representative, I am looking forward to exchanging knowledge and experiences, and therefore learning from one another.

Commitment, professionalism and decisiveness. Characteristics that define who I am and how I work. My name is Gijs van der Veen and I am a 4th year Anesthesiology resident at Radboudumc in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. As Dutch representative I am looking forward to exchange ideas and experiences in regional anesthesia with European colleagues.

I believe that every anesthesiologist should incorporate regional anesthesia in his practice. As this can provide better pain control, reduce the risk of complications, speed up recovery times and reduce the need for opioids. I want to improve accessibility of knowledge and training, so every resident can enhance his skillset and become a specialist in regional anesthesia.

When I'm not working, I love mountain biking in the forests around Nijmegen or trying out new trails. When I'm feeling more creative, I enjoy woodworking and designing my own furniture. I also have a passion for travel and discovering new cultures. I've spent time living and working in South Africa and Suriname, and I've traveled extensively throughout South America and Europe.