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European Exam in Core Cardiology

Available in over 20 countries it provides a broad, balanced and up-to-date test of the core cardiology knowledge required by cardiology specialty trainees for independent practice.

European Heart Academy - Postgraduate Programmes

Specialised programmes in cardiovascular medicine and professional development that lead to academic degrees.

Accreditation Processes

Accreditation refers both to the accreditation of educational programmes and to the accreditation of institutions and laboratories.

Certification

ESC certifications allow cardiologists to demonstrate their professional excellence.

ESC Core Curriculum

Discover the 2020 ESC Core Curriculum for the Cardiologist

Grant & Fellowship opportunities

Broaden your horizons - the ESC and its subspecialty communities have developed a range of grants to help cardiology professionals to access quality training or research activities throughout Europe.

ESC Mentoring

Your one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!

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Upcoming Certification Exams

November 2024
- Thursday 28 November
  
  Exam
  
  EACVI (TTE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transthoracic Echocardiography
  
  Registration is closed.
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 13:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  28/11/2024 00:00 28/11/2024 00:00 Europe/Paris EACVI (TTE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transthoracic Echocardiography
  Access event page
  European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
- Friday 29 November
  
  Exam
  
  EACVI/EACTAIC (TOE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transoesophageal Echocardiography
  
  Registration is closed.
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 13:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  29/11/2024 00:00 29/11/2024 00:00 Europe/Paris EACVI/EACTAIC (TOE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transoesophageal Echocardiography
  The next EACVI/EACTA exam in TOE will take place during the 32nd EACTA Annual Congress 2017 in Berlin, Germany.
  
  Registration will open approximately 3 months before the exam.
  
  Access event page
  European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY
December 2024
- Friday 13 December
  
  Exam
  
  EAPCI Online Certification Exam in Interventional Cardiology (Physician)
  
  Registration is open until 28 November (included).
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 13:00 and 16:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  13/12/2024 00:00 13/12/2024 00:00 Europe/Paris EAPCI Online Certification Exam in Interventional Cardiology (Physician)
  Access event page
  European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions contact@escardio.org DD/MM/YYYY

Also of interest

: Research Grants and Fellowships

Get your research project off the ground with ESC grants and fellowships.

: ESC eLearning – the cardiology education hub

Online courses, training and certification in general cardiology and subspecialty topics. Earn CME credits for your continued professional development.

: Education Catalogue

Browse through our education and training catalogue for lifelong learning in cardiology.

: Webinars on ESC 365

Watch live webinars and interact with experts. Answer live MCQs and gain CME Credits. Video on demand for past webinars.

: ESC Young Community

The ESC Young Community comprises 11 groups: one for general cardiology and 10 for subspecialties.

: Ongoing EU Projects

ESC partnership in EU-funded projects.