The European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) is an internationally recognized qualification aimed at standardizing intensive care education and practice across Europe. The exam is divided into two parts: a written exam (Part I) and an oral/clinical case exam (Part II). It assesses knowledge, skills, and competencies required for intensive care specialists, setting a professional entry standard.
he European Diploma in Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography (EDEC) is an ESICM certification for intensivists with basic echocardiography skills who want to advance their expertise. The curriculum involves entry criteria, guidelines, and supervised training in both transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiography, culminating in an examination to achieve the diploma.