EAPCI Certification in Interventional Cardiology

The EAPCI Online Certification Exam in Interventional Cardiology is open to practising interventional cardiologists or fellows in training. To register, candidates must be an EAPCI Associate or Member and either hold national board certification in cardiology or be a doctor currently undertaking cardiology specialist training, with confirmation from their training director.

Candidates who successfully pass the written examination are then eligible to progress to the logbook component of the certification programme.

As eligibility requirements may change, we recommend checking the official EAPCI website before registering for the examination.

Enhanced Credibility

Obtaining EAPCI Certification demonstrates your comprehensive knowledge and expertise in interventional cardiology. It establishes you as a competent healthcare professional committed to maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

Career Progression

Achieving EAPCI Certification demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and continuous development within interventional cardiology, supporting future career progression.

Improved Job Prospects

Holding an internationally recognised certification in interventional cardiology can strengthen your CV and demonstrate your commitment to specialist practice.

Continuing Professional Development

Preparing for the EAPCI Online Certification Exam encourages you to stay up to date with current evidence, clinical guidelines and best practice across interventional cardiology.

Networking Opportunities

Working towards EAPCI Certification allows you to engage with the wider interventional cardiology community and contribute to continued professional development within the specialty.

International Recognition

The EAPCI Certification programme is increasingly recognised internationally, providing a valuable credential for practising interventional cardiologists.

Yes. The EAPCI advises candidates to study widely when preparing for the examination. As there is no single source from which all examination questions are developed, candidates are encouraged to use a range of educational resources alongside question-based revision.

We recommend referring to the following resources:

Guidelines

• ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
• EAPCI Clinical Practice Guidelines

Textbooks

• The PCR-EAPCI Textbook - Percutaneous Interventional Cardiovascular
• Topol's Interventional Cardiology: Globally recognised gold-standard reference for procedures.
• Grossman & Baim's Cardiac Catheterization: Premier textbook for cath lab fundamentals.
• The Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Handbook: Practical, high-yield manual by Morton Kern.
• Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology: Step-by-step technical guide by Nguyen.

Journals

• EuroIntervention
• JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions
• Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions