AEPC exam in Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology
REGISTRATION FOR THE AEPC EXAM IN PAEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL CARDIOLOGY 2024 IS NOW OPEN.
WHO MAY TAKE THE EXAM
The examination is open to both AEPC members and non-members, and both trainees as well as trained paediatric cardiologists:
- Trainees in Paediatric Cardiology after having passed at least 18 months of training.
- Trained Paediatric Cardiologists
As part of the registration, you will need to upload a signed statement on training/education, signed by your supervisor / head of department. The standard letter (statement of current education) can be downloaded here >
The maximum number of applicants is 100. Preference will be given to AEPC junior members.
CONTENT OF THE EXAMINATION
Questions are based on, and will cover, the knowledge base outlined in the Specialist Paediatric Cardiology Curriculum according to the “AEPC Recommendations for Training in Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology” (Cardiol in the Young 2020;30(11):1572-1587).
The exam content is determined by a pre-established table of 14 sections. The specifications are developed by the AEPC council, Educational Committee and working group chairs and will be reviewed annually and updated as needed for currency.
Below are the primary medical content categories for the exam:
No | Sections |
1 | Epidemiology, genetics, embryology, normal and abnormal anatomy of the CVS |
2 | Physiology and haemodynamics of congenital and acquired heart diseases |
3 | Cardiovascular examination, principles, and application of cardiac diagnostics |
4 | Genetics, basic science, and myocardial disease |
5 | Imaging module: Echocardiography, cardiovascular CT / MRI and nuclear cardiology |
6 | Cardiac catheterisation and angiocardiography |
7 | Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders |
8 | Fetal cardiology |
9 | Intensive care and pharmacology |
10 | Congenital cardiovascular surgery |
11 | Pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and transplantation |
12 | Congenital heart disease in the adolescent and adult |
13 | Psychosocial care, sports cardiology, physical activity, and prevention |
14 | Research, ethics and professionalism, and patient safety |
STRUCTURE OF THE EXAM
- The examination will be held once a year. Initial exams took place during AEPC Annual Meetings. For 2024, the AEPC exam will for the first time take place online on !! DATE CHANGE !! Wednesday 5 June 2024, start time between 12:00-13:00CEST, duration 3 hours.
- The examination is in English.
- The duration of the written examination is three hours.
- The exam is compiled by the Educational Committee and consists of 125 multiple choice questions (MCQs), including objectives structured clinical examination (OSCE) with five options, based on single best answer (no negative marking). The questions can contain images or clinical cases
- The exam consists of two parts:
- General knowledge (50 questions)
- Clinical cases or imaging (75 questions)
EXAM COST 2023
We encourage any non-member to join AEPC as a member first, before registering for the exam.
| Category | Cost | Resit fee* |
|---|---|---|
| AEPC junior members | EUR 350 | EUR 210 |
| AEPC ordinary members | EUR 450 | EUR 270 |
| non-member juniors (from 1.1.1985 and younger) | EUR 440 | EUR 264 |
| non-member ordinary (before 1.1.1985) | EUR 600 | EUR 360 |
*The resit fee is only for those who did not pass the first edition of the exam, and is not to be paid in case of first registration.
Payment of the exam can be done by credit card (directly with application) or alternatively via bank transfer (bank details can be found below). Please note that your registration is only final when payment has been received.
Bank details:
Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology AISBL
ING bank
Leuven, Belgium
IBAN: BE48 3631 8575 3727
BIC: BBRUBEBB
Should you not pass the examination, you will have the opportunity to take the exam at the next occasion at a reduced rate.
Upon passing the exam, a certificate of passing will be provided to you.
Cancellation policy - Should you wish to cancel your participation in the exam, you will need to do so before 20 May 2024 in order to receive a refund of the registration fee paid.