Education & Training
The training and education of anaesthesiologists around the world is a core component of WFSA’s work to strengthen global anaesthesia and pain management.
Our clinician-led programmes provide essential information and training to improve the knowledge and competencies of anaesthesia providers.
Perioperative-Patient Blood Management (P-PBM)
P-PBM delivers safer, cost-effective care while preserving patients’ own blood.
Scholarship Programme
The WFSA Scholarship Programme supports early-career anaesthesiologists from LMICs in attending global meetings.
Fellowship Programme
WFSA offers a variety of fellowships to anaesthesiologists from low-income countries to enhance skills and lead at home.
TeamSafe CS
TeamSafe CS is a multidisciplinary training programme that strengthens caesarean section teams to improve maternal and newborn outcomes.
Safer Anaesthesia From Education (SAFE)
The SAFE course equips anaesthesia providers with vital skills through interactive training in low-resource settings.
Essential Pain Management (EPM)
EPM is a multi-disciplinary programme that trains health workers worldwide to improve pain care.
Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training (VAST)
VAST offers a range of programmes that use simulation training in low-resource settings.
Inspire Through Clinical Teaching
An interdisciplinary course dedicated to strengthening the teaching skills of healthcare professionals.
Other short courses
Explore other short courses offered by WFSA to enhance anaesthesia training and patient care worldwide.



