First of all, we would like to take this opportunity to inform our readers about an important update: the acronym for the European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia has changed this year from EDRA to ESRA-DRA due to legal circumstances ensuring compliance surrounding the trademark process.
Every ESRA Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA-DRA) marks a significant moment in advancing education and certification of expertise within the field of regional anaesthesia.
The ESRA-DRA Part 1 exam in Prague
During the recent 41st ESRA Annual Congress in Prague, we were pleased to welcome 136 candidates taking the ESRA-DRA Part 1 (written) exam, alongside 152 candidates sitting the ESRA-DRA Part 2B (practical) exam.
As the results of the recent exams will be announced soon, we would like to take this opportunity to share with our readers the outcomes of the ESRA-DRA online exam held on 14th April 2024.
Sunday, 14th April 2024, was a notable day. The ESRA-DRA board decided to organise online ESRA-DRA exams, administering both Part 1 and Part 2A on the same day.
A total of 183 participants registered to sit the written (Part 1) exam, which consisted of 120 Single Best Answer Questions. The time limit was set at 120 minutes, with a few candidates being granted an additional 30 minutes due to their medical conditions.
The overall success rate was 81.97%, with the highest-scoring candidate achieving nearly 85% of correct answers.
Post-exam analysis, which included item performance analysis, distractor analysis, and cohort analysis, revealed a Cronbach’s Alpha Score (a measure of the internal consistency of an exam) of 0.77. This indicated a very well-structured exam in line with the ESRA-DRA curriculum. Several questions where the majority of candidates performed poorly were reviewed by all three ESRA-DRA Chairs and after careful consideration, none of them were excluded from the final analysis.
Simultaneously, 31 ESRA-DRA examiners tested the knowledge of 103 candidates registered for the ESRA-DRA Part 2A exam. Unfortunately, there were three withdrawals, and four candidates either did not show up or arrived late. Ultimately, 96 candidates tested their knowledge and problem-solving skills during the 25-minute examination. Among them were 13 candidates retaking the exam.
The overall pass rate was 85%, one of the highest for the ESRA-DRA Part 2 exam. Of the 82 successful candidates, 22% passed with a Borderline score (2+1), 59% with a Clear pass (2+2), 7% with a nearly excellent pass (3+2), and 12% with an excellent score (3+3).
Among the 13 candidates retaking the exam, only one failed again. The remaining 12 candidates achieved scores of Borderline (4), Clear pass (7), and Excellent (1).
After double-checking the results with our ESRA-DRA database, we were excited to announce 13 new ESRA-DRA Diplomates. Eight new candidates and five re-takers. Of those who became ESRA-DRA Diplomates, 38% achieved a Borderline score, 54% a Clear Pass, and 8% an Excellent score.
We extend our sincere congratulations to all successful ESRA-DRA candidates and especially to the 13 new ESRA-DRA Diplomates who join the growing family of Regional Anaesthesia experts around the world.
We will share the results of the ESRA-DRA exams held in Prague in the next edition of ESRA Updates. Stay tuned for a detailed overview of the candidates’ performance and key highlights from the exam.
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