The purpose of the ESRA European Diploma of Pain Medicine is to harmonize and improve quality standards for safe, independent practice of pain medicine in Europe and elsewhere.
The Diploma Program assesses the competencies of anaesthesiologist, acting within a multidisciplinary team, and practicing as a pain medicine specialist.
The Diploma Program is intended to be complementary to national standards and enhance the competent, ethical, and professional care of pain medicine.
The first examination was organised in September 2017 during the 36th Annual ESRA Congress, in Lugano, Switzerland.
In April 2024, both European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA) Diplomas – ESRA European Diploma of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA-DRA) and ESRA- European Diploma of Pain Medicine (ESRA-DPM), were accredited by UEMS-CESMA further to an appraisal that took place in September 2023 during the 41st ESRA World Congress in Paris.
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The applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
1 The applicant has been in an official anaesthesiology training program before applying for the examination
2 The applicant must provide evidence of training in pain medicine for at least 6 months
3 The applicant is an ESRA member, with valid membership
4 The applicant must have good command of English (as demonstrated at the examination)
One full ESRA annual congress registration is mandatory to be eligible for the part 2 examination, candidates can either provide a certificate of attendance of a previous ESRA annual congress or a confirmation of registration that they are attending the congress when sitting the part 2. A registration for one day only is not enough, the entire congress needs to be attended.
Applicants who are already practicing as specialists or consultants at their institution need to produce a letter from the chair of the department or employer specifying that they are engaged in sessions of chronic pain management.
Part 1 Examination will be compulsory for all candidates.
The ESRA European Diploma of Pain Medicine part I must be taken before part II.
The examination fee for part I is €300 (€300/sitting) and part II is €700 (€700/sitting) and must be paid in advance upon confirmation of application. Please note that cheques are not accepted.
Cancellation policy
Click here to access the full syllabus with the list of topics for candidates to prepare for the examination. This document is the summary of clinical conditions that the candidate should have, the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage chronic pain patient in pain medicine practice.
Click here to access the regulations. This document provides information regarding training, curricula and exam regulations for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine Management (ESRA-DPM) of the European Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Therapy.
Click here to access the ESRA Academy with your ESRA membership credentials and find webcasted presentations from our experts to help you be ready for your exam.
Andrzej Krol, UK
Click here to access the terms of reference.
The list of diplomates is available here.
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