Benefits for ESC Fellows
Discover your community, explore your privileges and rewards, and find answers to all your questions.
Enjoy exclusive benefits as an ESC Fellow
Being a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) is a prestigious title of recognition, awarded to honour your exceptional contributions to cardiovascular science. It also means that you belong to a dedicated group of professionals who demonstrate integrity and excellence in the care of their patients.
Beyond the title, your Fellowship unlocks exclusive benefits and services to amplify your influence, expand your global network and accelerate your career.
Why ESC Fellowship Matters
Global Recognition: use the internationally respected FESC title to highlight your expertise and professional excellence.
Professional Prestige: Join an elite network of leaders shaping the future of cardiology.
Exclusive Benefits: Access premium resources and services, education, and networking opportunities designed to elevate your career.
Your FESC privileges
Unlock a host of elite benefits with your annual FESC fee. You can view and access these in your My ESC account. (Check your Fellowship profile and the Publications section.)
Global recognition in cardiology as an ESC Fellow (FESC)
- Use of the globally acclaimed ‘FESC’ title
- The Fellowship certificate, which is awarded as personalised recognition of your Fellowship status
- The Fellowship scarf and gold pin to highlight your status
Access ESC Publications
Your Fellowship privileges include access to, and savings on, a range of our leading journals, textbooks and other publications
- Online access to all ESC Journals in our ESC Journal Family
- A print copy of the European Heart Journal
- A FESC discount on the ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Special reduced pricing on other ESC textbooks
- A set of the latest printed ESC Pocket Guidelines at ESC Congress or ESC stands at national cardiology events
- Free access to ESC webinars in general cardiology, including webinars on-demand
Elevated ESC Congress experience
As a Fellow, you’re our honoured guest at ESC Congress, able to enjoy an enhanced experience with:
- A complimentary registration
- Exclusive access to the FESC Lounge’s premium services
- A dedicated assistance desk
ESC Congress provides the perfect opportunity to honour and celebrate your professional excellence. All newly elected Fellows are officially acknowledged by the ESC President during the ESC Congress Inaugural Session.
Unlimited ESC Education
As a Fellow, you benefit from unrivalled educational resources for ongoing professional advancement:
- Unlimited access to ESC 365, our online cardiovascular library – giving you easy connection to all congress resources and webinars from the ESC and our seven subspecialty associations
- Free access to our ESC General Cardiology programme for Continuing Professional Development on our ESC e-Learning platform
Make an impact with ESC Mentoring
As a FESC, you have outstanding experience and expertise. You can share your professional know-how by mentoring ESC Professional Members, ESC Fellows and Emeritus FESC through ESC Mentoring.
Our online platform provides an engaging space for mentors and mentees to connect one-on-one, for growth, collaboration and empowerment.
Lead, inspire, grow
Being an ESC Fellow enables you to take an active leading role within the European Society of Cardiology. Step into a leadership position to empower your growth and help shape the future of cardiology.
Network with the FESC Directory
Broaden your professional network and explore meaningful collaborative opportunities with the FESC Directory.
Our online directory of the ESC Fellows community makes it easy to connect with colleagues and ESC Fellows around the globe. We recommend you enhance your profile and keep it up to date to unlock the full networking potential.
The finer details
Find out more about ESC Fellowship criteria and how to renew your FESC membership. You’ll also find our terms and conditions - including payment of the annual fee - which all Fellows agree to adhere to.
Ask our FESC support team
If you’ve got any questions or queries about ESC Fellowship, please Contact Us by selecting the category ‘Membership & Fellowship / Fellowship’. Our dedicated FESC team is here to help.