Education

Part 1

ATTENTION:
ESRA Diploma Part 1 Registration is closed!
You have the possibility to be placed on a waiting list.
Please send an email to esra@kenes.com

Part 2

ATTENTION:
Please note that the ESRA Diploma Part 2 will take place on Tuesday, 7th of September 2010 between 09:00 am and 05:00 pm.

NB: online registration to Diploma Part 2 is available after completed registration to the congress

Registration is now open under :
http://www2.kenes.com/ESRA2010/REG/Pages/Registration.aspx

ESRA European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy

The ESRA European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Therapy aims to educate clinicians involved in regional anesthesia and to achieve a uniformly high standard of knowledge as judged by an independent Board of Examiners.

The ESRA exams Part I and II are given during the Society’s annual congress.

The diploma exam part I consists of 100 written Multiple choice questions (MCQ) to answer in a time frame of 2 hours. It usually takes place during the first day of the congress.

The diploma exam part II is only open to successful candidates who passed the written exam in a previous congress. It consists of 25 minutes examination given by 2 examiners and usually takes place the day prior to the first day of the congress.

The results are communicated 1 day prior to the end of the congress in the congress center.

Successful examinees who passed the ESRA diploma Part I will be sent a certificate electronically within 2 weeks after the congress.

Diplomas are distributed during the closing ceremony to the successful candidates who passed the exam Part II – absent diplomats will receive their diploma by post within 2 weeks after the congress.

Requisites for attendance

The requisites described here after must be fulfilled before applying for Part I of the diploma!

1- Written candidate’s certification signed by the head of department or Director of programme, certifying a performance of at least:

• 100 central blocks
• 50 upper limb blocks
• 50 lower limb blocks

Please note that all documents will be double checked, including the validity of the signed letter certifying number of blocks!

2- ESRA membership for the current year

3- Certificate of Attendance of at least two ESRA workshops (National or European) during the last three years, including the current year:

• 1 cadaver workshop (mandatory)
• 1 hands-on workshop on anatomical, landmarks for peripheral nerve blocks with/ without aid of ultrasound or 1 Hands-on workshop on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

Click here to access an exhaustive list of recognized workshops.  

How it works

Two years exam taking place at the annual ESRA congress

• a. First Year – Diploma Exam Part I (Written Exam)
  100 Multiple Choice Questions
  2 hours examination usually given during the first day of the congress.
  A result of 75% and more is considered as passed.

No mobiles or photographic material are allowed during the exam (penalty: exclusion from exam).
Topics: anatomy, pharmacology, central blocks, peripheral blocks, obstetric regional anaesthesia, paediatric regional anaesthesia, acute pain

Click here to see an example of questions asked

• b. Second Year – Diploma Exam Part II (Practical Exam)
  (upon condition of a passed Exam Part I)
  
  25 minutes examination usually given the day prior to the first day of the congress
  On Simulator and/or Models
  To find out more, click here

ESRA DIPLOMA FAQ

How do I become a member of ESRA?

• https://www.kenes.com/esraeurope/members/application2009.asp

Do I have to wait a year between taking Part 1 and Part 2?  

• Yes

Can I take the exam without attending the Annual Congress?  

• No – registration to the Congress is necessary. 
  Please find registration information online: http://www2.kenes.com/esra2010/reg/Pages/Registration.aspx

How can I submit the certificate of blocks and workshops?

• Please send a copy by email (preferred), fax or mail to:
  ESRA Administrative Office
  C/o Kenes International
  1-3 rue de Chantepoulet
  PO Box 1726
  CH-1211 Geneva
  Switzerland
  Email: esra@kenes.com
  Fax: +41 22 732 2607

Are 2 cadaver workshops recognized as well?

• Yes, you are also eligible for the exam with 2 cadaver workshops.

Can I complete required workshops during the Annual Congress and sit the exam at the same time?

• No. You need to fulfill all exam requirements before the ESRA diploma session.

Can I apply for the ESRA Diploma now and hand in workshop and block certificates later?

• No. Only complete applications will be considered for review.

Is there any recommended literature?

• No specific literature is recommended for the exam, but ESRA highly suggesst to read the RAPM journal

Part I – example of questions (MCQs)

• Examples of MCQs

When can I take the next ESRA Diploma Exam?

• At the ESRA 2010 Congress in Porto: http://www2.kenes.com/esra2010/pages/home.aspx

HOW MUCH?

Diploma Part I: EUR 100
Diploma Part II: EUR 100
Re-takers Part I or II : EUR 50
Refunds are possible until 2 week prior to the start of the annual congress and must be expressed through an email to esra@kenes.com

When and Where

XXIX Annual ESRA Congress, Porto, Portugal
September 8-11, 2010
More info on http://www2.kenes.com/esra2010/Pages/Home.aspx

ARE YOU READY?

Register here – fill in the registration form to the congress and select the option for diploma.
For Participation chose either option A or B where applicable when completing your online registration to the congress.
For further information, please contact the ESRA Liaison Bureau
Tel: +41 22 906 9162      
Fax: +41 22 732 26 07
Email: esra@kenes.com

ESRA Diploma Board Members   

Executive Board:

1. André van Zundert, Chairman     
2. Giorgio Ivani, Vice-Chairman
3. Alain Borgeat, Vice-Chairman

Board Members:

• Narinder Rawal
• Slobodan Gligorijevic
• Chandra Kumar
• Audun Stubhaug
• Eriphyli Argyra
• Xavier Capdevilla
• Barry Nicholls

GOOD LUCK and see you soon!