Level 3 – Leadership and Innovation in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management (DAS-CAM)

Application open from 1 April to 1 June

Objectives and target audience

This level is aimed at arrhythmia specialists intending to take a key leadership role in the field. Participants will be equipped with skills in leadership, management, and innovation, culminating in a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Maastricht University and with an optional path to completing a PhD.

Format

Each module has the following format: a preparatory phase (~20 hours, self-learning), 3 days of in-person training (25 hours) and an evaluation phase (10 hours).

The format of the course comprises small-group teaching, lectures, hands-on training, team projects and interaction with European leaders in their field. 

Four in-person co-designed educational modules and one online introductory session will be delivered by EHRA and Maastricht University. In addition to time spent in-person during the module, you will also be expected to complete coursework from a distance.

Details of modules

2025 – 2026 Modules

• Module 0: Online introduction session to Leadership Level Certification - 7 September 2025 from 15:00 to 18:00
• Module 1: Integrated arrhythmia care management – Maastricht (NL) - 4-7 October 2025
• Module 2: Trials, Guidelines and Policy – European Heart House, Sophia Antipolis (FR) - 24-27 January 2026
• Module 3: Multidisciplinary care in cardiac arrhythmia management - Maastricht (NL) - 20-23 June 2026
• Module 4: How to organise an arrhythmia unit - Maastricht (NL) - 19-22 September 2026 
• Graduation: 22 September 2026

2026 – 2027 Modules

• Module 0: Online introduction session to Leadership Level Certification – Saturday 19 September 2026 - 13.00-15.30 CET
• Module 1: Integrated arrhythmia care management – Maastricht (NL) – 3-6 October 2026
• Module 2: Trials, Guidelines and Policy – European Heart House, Sophia-Antipolis (FR) – 23-26 January 2027
• Module 3: Multidisciplinary care in cardiac arrhythmia management – Maastricht (NL) – 19-22 June 2027
• Module 4: How to organise an arrhythmia unit – Maastricht (NL) – 18-21 September 2027
• Graduation: 21 September 2027

Participants will be invited to the EHRA Summit. All participants will receive a certificate.

Participants will be equipped with skills in leadership, management, and innovation, culminating in a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Maastricht University and with an optional path to completing a PhD.

Selection criteria

Mandatory

• EHRA Member at the time of registration
• Holding EHRA certification (EP or CIED (CP) certification exam)

Strongly recommended

•    Willingness to contribute to innovation in the field of cardiac arrhythmia management
•    Having a demonstrable scientific interest
•    Experience with executive responsibility
•    Demonstrated interest in taking leadership roles
•    Proficiency in English
•    Willingness to commit the time required for both e-learning and in-person training

The Selection Committee will nominate 32 participants every year. The participation in previous EHRA courses, gender balance and geographical distribution will be taken into consideration.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the EHRA Level 3 – Leadership and Innovation in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management programme (DAS-CAM) amounts to €2,500.

These costs include the tuition fees of all programme components, catering during the programme hours of the in-person parts of the modules, such as lunches, dinners during programme hours and coffee breaks.

The fee does not include accommodation, travel costs and dinners outside programme hours.

How to apply

The call for application opens from 1 April to 1 June 2026. The link will be available on this page.

Prior to completing the application form, please make sure that:

• Your MyESC profile is up to date
• You have passed the EHRA EP or CIED certification exam, even if your logbook is in progress
• You are EHRA Member

You will need the following documents:

• CV and motivation letter 
• Two reference letters (max. 250 words / letter) in English from persons that can assess your intellectual ability, motivation, leadership potential and suitability for admission to the level 3 modules programme: one reference letter written by the head of your department (institution) and the second by a representative of an (inter)national association or working group, or a fellow of EHRA (FEHRA) who can assess the aforementioned criteria.

If you have any questions, please contact info@dascam.org

More information on www.dascam.org