DIPLOMA OF ADVANCED STUDIES CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA MANAGEMENT

About DASCAM

“One of the key needs identified by the European Society of Cardiology is the training of future leaders in arrhythmia management and research with a wide view of the societal and economical perspectives.”

Prof. Panos VardasESC President 2012-2014 - Managing Chair of the European Heart Agency

“Graduates of DAS-CAM will understand how value based healthcare includes scientific evidence, health economics, organisational excellence, and value to patients.”

Prof. Harry CrijnsChair of Cardiology at Maastricht University Medical Centre

“DAS-CAM goes far beyond a traditional arrhythmia course and we would like to attract the best candidates in Europe whose goal is to become a leader in arrhythmia research and clinics”

Prof. Gerhard HindricksPresident of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

“DAS-CAM is an eye-opening programme because it gives you a much wider view on electrophysiology and arrhythmia. A lot of aspects that you don’t get in your formal journey as an electrophysiologist — such as health economics and leadership — are covered in this unique programme.”

Dr. Roy BeinartParticipant 2018

“Coming here, you realise you’re good. However, there’s still a lot of things you can learn. You are up to the best-of-the-best, including your teachers who are leaders in the field… and they are making you a lot better.”

Prof. Reza WakiliParticipant 2018

“The DAS CAM programme exceeded by far my expectations. You meet with colleagues from all over Europe and learn from world-known experts. You can discuss very interesting cases and it truly enhances your clinical practice.”

Dr. Vanessa WeberndörferParticipant 2018

One of the key needs identified by the European Society of Cardiology is the training of future leaders in arrhythmia management and research. For this purpose, a new educational programme entitled “Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management” (DAS-CAM) has been established. This initiative is a joint collaboration between Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), European Heart Academy (EHA) and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a long-standing provider of postgraduate education in arrhythmias.

Programme objectives

This unique course will train future leaders in arrhythmology to deliver state-of the-art cardiovascular services in the next decade and beyond. The programme brings together renowned experts, who will cover not only clinical cardiac electrophysiology and device technology, but also basic arrhythmogenesis and clinical epidemiology. Furthermore, topics like how to manage an arrhythmia unit and how to organize research and foster innovation will be included. Additionally, the societal impact and health economics of arrhythmias will be addressed. Thus, participants will acquire competences concerning content as well as context of cardiac arrhythmias.

Leadership

Trains future leaders in arrhythmia management and research

Empowering

Empowers careers of leading and emerging EP physicians and scientists

Next steps

Develops skills for management and advisory roles in national and international organizations

Programme structure

The course consists of eight modules over 2 years, including a preparatory phase, an intensive in-person training, and an evaluation phase. The format of the course comprises small-group teaching, lectures, hands-on training, team projects and interaction with European leaders in their field.

Module 1 - Towards an optimal use of the ECG in cardiac arrhythmia management
Date: 2-6 February 2019

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Jerónimo Farré, Prof. Hein Wellens

Module 2 - Fundamentals of cardiac arrhythmogenesis
Date: 6-10 April 2019

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Pier Lambiase, Prof. Ulrich Schotten

Module 3 - How to organize an arrhythmia unit?
Date: 22-26 June 2019

Location: Brussels (B)

Faculty: Prof. Gerhard Hindricks, Prof. Christophe Leclercq

Module 4 - Atrial fibrillation
Date: 5-9 October 2019

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. John Camm, Prof. Harry Crijns

Module 5 - Ventricular tachycardia
Date: 25-29 January 2020

Location: Brussels (B)

Faculty: Prof. Paolo Della Bella, Prof. Silvia Priori

Module 6 - Cardiac pacing, defibrillation and electrical management of heart failure
Date: 4-8 April 2020

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Frits Prinzen, Prof. Angelo Auricchio

Module 7 - Sudden arrhythmic death
Date: 20-24 June 2020

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Paul Volders, Prof. Arthur Wilde

Module 8 - Guideline implementation and future trends in arrhythmia management
Date: 3-7 October 2020

Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Paulus Kirchhof, Prof. Barbara Casadei

Application closed!

Application & Admission

The DAS-CAM programme focuses on clinical cardiac electrophysiologists with the ambition to improve their knowledge and skills in order to become leading professionals in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. To be eligible, you should meet the following requirements:

Application closed! – Applicants were informed early November 2018 – The programme is limited to 32 participants

Questions about the DAS-CAM programme?
Feel free to get in touch!

DIPLOMA OF ADVANCED STUDIES CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA MANAGEMENT

About DASCAM

Programme objectives

Leadership

Empowering

Next steps

Programme structure

Module 1 - Towards an optimal use of the ECG in cardiac arrhythmia management

Module 2 - Fundamentals of cardiac arrhythmogenesis

Module 3 - How to organize an arrhythmia unit?

Module 4 - Atrial fibrillation

Module 5 - Ventricular tachycardia

Module 6 - Cardiac pacing, defibrillation and electrical management of heart failure

Module 7 - Sudden arrhythmic death

Module 8 - Guideline implementation and future trends in arrhythmia management

Application & Admission

Admission requirements

Tuition fee

Registration procedure

Questions about the DAS-CAM programme?
Feel free to get in touch!

Requesting information

European Heart Academy

Maastricht UMC+

DIPLOMA OF ADVANCED STUDIES CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA MANAGEMENT

About DASCAM

Programme objectives

Programme structure

Application & Admission

Questions about the DAS-CAM programme? Feel free to get in touch!

Requesting information

European Heart Academy

Maastricht UMC+

Questions about the DAS-CAM programme?
Feel free to get in touch!