AEPC Certification of basic training in paediatric and congenital cardiology

AEPC Certification of basic training in paediatric and congenital cardiology

With the AEPC Certification of basic training in paediatric and congenital cardiology, the AEPC aims to establish a certificate of training to ensure an equally high standard of training in the field throughout Europe which subsequently allows state-of-the-art treatment of patients with congenital heart disease in future. As the subspecialty of Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology is not officially recongnised in all European countries, the AEPC certificate can be considered as an international reference of high quality training in the field.

This certification can be achieved by paediatricians / cardiologists at the end of their training in paediatric cardiology. The Educational Committee has worked out the criteria to reach the AEPC certification in agreement with the AEPC council.

The certification consists of two components which both should be completed in order to be certified:

Part 1 - Education and experience and its documentation

DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN THE AEPC LOGBOOK

• Training in paediatric cardiology in the AEPC recognized training centres for 2-3 years depending on the general training in paediatrics or cardiology. In case there are no AEPC recognized training centres in your country, you may still apply for AEPC certification; your training should be equivalent and the educational committee will verify your training and institution. 
• Documentation of the training in the AEPC Logbook, approved by the head of the training centre.
• The AEPC logbook can be downloaded here >

SUBMISSION OF THE LOGBOOK FOR CERTIFICATION

• Trainees: after completion of 3 years of training in Paediatric Cardiology (latest 18 months after passing the exam).           
• Paediatric Cardiologists: 1 year before and after the exam.

In general, the training should be in agreement with the AEPC recommendations as published in Cardiology in the Young: “Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology Recommendations for basic training in paediatric and congenital cardiology 2020”.

Part 2 - AEPC exam in paediatric and congenital cardiology

REGISTRATION FOR THE AEPC 2024 EXAM IN PAEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL CARDIOLOGY IS NOW OPEN.

DATE & TIME

• Passing a multiple choice exam containing 125 questions.
• The exam will take place online on Wednesday 5 June 2024, start time between 12:00-13:00CEST, duration 3 hours. The 2024 exam will NOT be held during the 57th AEPC Annual Meeting (AEPC 2024) in Porto, Portugal. 
• A certificate of passing the exam will be provided.  

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

• Trainees in Paediatric Cardiology after having passed at least 18 months of training
• Trained Paediatric Cardiologists, including AEPC members and non-members
• Maximum number of participants in 2024: 100 candidates
• Preference of participation will be given to AEPC junior members

REGISTRATION

• Registration for the AEPC 2024 exam in paediatric and congenital cardiology is now open. You may register for the exam, once you have read through the requirements > 
• A letter of the head of the training centre or verification of passed training has to be uploaded with the registration.
• Registration deadline: 20 May 2024.

Certification of basic training in paediatric and congenital cardiology

Upon successful completion of both parts of the certification process, the certificate will be provided by email to the participants.

The names of successful candidates will be listed on the AEPC website as well as during the Annual Business Meeting.

Overview of certified AEPC professionals >