Welcome to DAS-CAM

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management

About DAS-CAM

“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 CrijnsPast chair 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-opener 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 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.

DAS-CAM is supported by Abbott, Boston Scientific and Medtronic in the form of educational grants. The scientific programme has not been influenced in any way by its sponsors.

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 organise 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 an online introduction module and eight modules over two 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.

In case of travel restriction adapted formats will be offered. Hybrid and online teaching solutions have been successfully implemented, allowing participants to follow the programme worldwide

Module 0 - Introduction to the DAS-CAM programme
Date: 4-5 July, 2021
Online (via ZOOM)

Faculty: DAS-CAM Faculty

Module 1 - Towards an optimal use of the ECG in cardiac arrhythmia management
Date: 9 – 13 October 2021
Location: Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Harry Crijns, Prof. Sami Viskin

Module 2 - Fundamentals of cardiac arrhythmogenesis
Date: 29 January – 2 February 2022
Location: Module 2 will take place in Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. Pier Lambiase, Prof. Ulrich Schotten

Module 3 - How to organize an arrhythmia unit? and Graduation DAS-CAM 2 / Alumni event (DAS-CAM 2 and 3)
Date: 6 – 11 May 2022
Location: Module 3 will take place in Brussels (B)

Prof. Christophe Leclercq, Prof. Gerhard Hindricks

Module 4 - Atrial fibrillation
Date: 25 – 29 June 2022
Location: Module 4 will take place in Maastricht (NL)

Faculty: Prof. John Camm, Prof. Carina Blomstrom-Lundqvist

Module 5 - Ventricular tachycardia
Date: 8 – 12 October 2022
Location: Module 5 will take place in Maastricht

Faculty: Prof. Paolo Della Bella, Prof. Isabel Deisenhofer

Module 6 - Cardiac pacing, defibrillation and electrical management of heart failure
Date: 28 January – 1 February 2023
Location: Module 6 will take place in Maastricht

Faculty: Prof. Angelo Auricchio, Prof. Frits Prinzen

Module 7 - Sudden arrhythmic death
Date: 1 – 5 April 2023
Location: Module 7 will take place in Maastricht

Faculty: Prof. Arthur Wilde, Prof. Paul Volders

Module 8 - Guideline implementation and future trends in arrhythmia management
Date: 17 – 21 June 2023
Location: Module 8 will take place in Brussels

Faculty: Prof. Paulus Kirchhof

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:

Applications closed on May 15, 2021

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Welcome to DAS-CAM

About DAS-CAM

Programme objectives

Leadership

Empowering

Next steps

Programme structure

Module 0 - Introduction to the DAS-CAM programme

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? and Graduation DAS-CAM 2 / Alumni event (DAS-CAM 2 and 3)

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

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