ESA offers several supporting tools to help candidates prepare for the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC) Part I and Part II Examinations.
It is a 3-day course, held in parallel with Euroanaesthesia. The objective of the course is to improve a candidate’s understanding and knowledge of different areas of basic science. Registration is now open.
ESA E-Learning Platform
To view E-learning modules pertaining to examinations preparation, follow these steps:
1. Connect to the ESA Academy
2. Under “eLearning”, go to the "non-technical skills" section. An eLearning video featuring advice on how to succeed at MCQ as well as another one on how to prepare for an oral examination are available.
Note: you must be an ESA member to access some of the modules of the ESA Academy.
EDAIC Webinar
If you are an ESA member, you can access the EDAIC Webinar on our eLearning platform for more tips and tricks.
The On-Line Assessment (OLA) and In-training Assessment
Trainees or Specialists can also use the On-Line Assessment (OLA) and In-Training Assessment (ITA) to test their knowledge and identify which subjects require further study if they are planning to take the EDAIC Examination.
Part I Examination and ITA - Sample Questions
Please find below sample EDAIC Part I / ITA questions in different languages. Please note that ESA is providing these questions as an example to help candidates prepare for the examination. The Examinations Committee and the ESA Secretariat will not answer any questions on the scientific content of these sample questions.
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Part II Examination - Sample Questions
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Part II - Sample Examination Video

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