Subspecialty
Where your cardiology career takes the next step
Subspecialty development for you
Building on a strong foundation in core cardiology
This is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and master advanced, practice-oriented skills in a specialised area, from heart failure to electrophysiology.
By specialising in a specific area, you can become a true expert and help drive progress in your chosen field. Our programmes are designed to support you on this journey, providing a framework for professional excellence. Through targeted courses, focused congresses, and collaboration across our associations and Working Groups, we ensure consistent, high-quality standards across Europe and beyond.
This path is about strengthening your expertise, fostering progress, and preparing you to meet the evolving needs of your patients.
Subspecialty curricula
Your path to cardiology training
We help you master your chosen field.
Developed by our expert communities, the ESC subspecialty curricula provide structured guidance to advance your cardiology training.
They ensure you acquire the specific skills and knowledge needed to grow your career while harmonising standards across Europe.
Subspecialty certification
A mark of excellence
Our prestigious certification programmes recognise your expertise.
Providing a formal way to showcase your skills in a subspecialty and gain recognition in the cardiology community.
These assessments are designed to support your growth, helping you elevate your career and shine in your chosen field.
European Heart Academy
Advance your expertise
When you're ready for the next step, we’re here to support you.
Developed in collaboration with renowned universities, our European Heart Academy programmes offer high-level, blended postgraduate education.
They give you a valuable way to strengthen clinical skills, explore complex topics in depth, and continue your professional journey with confidence.
Aorticare
Multidisciplinary learning in aortic disease
We believe that collaboration is key to exceptional patient care.
Co-organised by ESC and ACNAP, Aorticare is an educational programme dedicated to advancing knowledge on aortic disease.
Designed for general cardiologists, interventionalists, and nurses, the programme brings together experts from multiple disciplines to share the latest insights, equipping you with the information to lead in practice.
Subspecialty eLearning
Your flexible path to expertise
We help you go deeper into your chosen field.
Our subspecialty ESC eLearning library gives you the flexibility to master advanced topics from anywhere.
With a wide range of in-depth modules and webinars, you can confidently build your knowledge on your own terms.
Subspecialty webinars
Enhance your learning with our Associations, Councils & Working Groups
Our subspecialty webinars bring you expert-led insights on advanced topics.
Developed by our Councils, Working Groups, and Associations, these webinars offer a practical and engaging way to deepen your expertise, stay up to date with the latest developments, and connect with knowledge from the very heart of the ESC.
Upcoming webinars
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