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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 2025
- Thursday 20 November
  
  Exam
  
  EACVI Online Certification Exam - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance CHD (CMR-CHD)
  
  Registration is open until 5 November (included)
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  20/11/2025 00:00 20/11/2025 23:00 Europe/Paris EACVI Online Certification Exam - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance CHD (CMR-CHD)
  
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- Tuesday 25 November
  
  Exam
  
  EACVI (TTE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transthoracic Echocardiography
  
  Registration is open until 10 November (included)
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  25/11/2025 00:00 25/11/2025 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
December 2025
- Tuesday 02 December
  
  Exam
  
  EACVI/EACTAIC (TOE) Winter Online Certification Exam - Transoesophageal Echocardiography
  
  Registration is open until 17 November (included)
  
  This exam can be started at any time between 11:00 and 14:00 CET, depending on slot availability.
  
  02/12/2025 00:00 02/12/2025 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.
  
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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.