ESICM is the sole official provider of the European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC), its examinations and preparation.
Exams and registrations dates
Exam dates
Autumn 2025
- EDIC I: 23rd September 2025 (fully booked)
- EDIC II: 25th-26th November 2025 (fully booked)
Spring 2026
- EDIC I: 8th April 2026
- EDIC II: 19-20th May 2026
Registrations dates
Spring 2026
- EDIC I: 13th January 2026 (10:00am CET)
- EDIC II: 3rd February 2026 (10:00am CET)
Members Rate Eligibility
To benefit from the members’ rate, your 2026 membership must be active at least 48 hours before registering for the exam. Please note that a 2025 membership will NOT grant access to the members’ fees for the Spring 2026 edition.
For all queries: EDIC Secretariat.
Applications
EDIC Objectives
The EDIC examinations are set out in two parts: Part I – the written exam and Part II – the oral/clinical case exam.
The European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) seeks to standardise education and training of quality intensive care across Europe and beyond. EDIC exams are meticulously developed and continuously updated to create standard exit exams which accurately reflect clearly-defined assessment goals and address the necessary skills, attitude, competencies and knowledge required for intensive care practice.
The awarding of a speciality exam in intensive care medicine (ICM) is a key component of ESICM’s education strategy, which aims to set a standard for entry into intensive care specialist practice in Europe. Many jurisdictions specify EDIC as a professional qualification in ICM and the increasing numbers sitting the exam also attests to its widening acceptance. Responsibility for the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) belongs with the Examinations Committee.
EDIC Guidelines & Other Documents
