Career Development

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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

March 2025
- Friday 28 March
  
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  HFA Certification Online Exam Winter
  
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  This exam can be started at any time between 12:00 and 15:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  28/03/2025 00:00 28/03/2025 00:00 Europe/Paris HFA Certification Online Exam Winter
  
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May 2025
- Tuesday 13 May
  
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  EAPC Online Certification Exam
  
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  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  13/05/2025 00:00 13/05/2025 00:00 Europe/Paris EAPC Online Certification Exam
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June 2025
- Friday 06 June
  
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  ACVC Online Certification Exam
  
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  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  06/06/2025 00:00 06/06/2025 00:00 Europe/Paris ACVC Online Certification Exam
  
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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.