European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine

ESICM is the sole official provider of the European Diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC), its examinations and preparation.

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EDIC Objectives

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.

The EDIC examinations are set out in two parts: Part I – the written exam and Part II – the oral/clinical case exam. The EDIC examination guidelines 2023 will provide you with information about the exam, as well as the requirements needed to sit the exam. Note: The guidelines 2023 are still being reviewed. The final version will be available in the near future.

EDIC
Registration Process

 

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How to prepare
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EDIC
Part I

 

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EDIC
Part II

 

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