EDIC exam dates 2026 and 2027: Part I and Part II sittings and registration
Fact-checked on 27 October 2026 against official sources.
These are the EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care) exam dates published by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). Every date below comes from the ESICM website; always confirm on esicm.org before you register.
The main change for 2027: the EDIC Part I is held only once, in autumn (16 September 2027). There is no spring Part I in 2027, and ESICM says the number of seats will be adapted to keep the same annual capacity. Part II continues twice a year.
Next sittings at a glance
- 26 Nov 2026 EDIC Part II
- 18 to 19 May 2027 EDIC Part II, spring
- 16 Sep 2027 EDIC Part I, the only one in 2027
- 16 to 17 Nov 2027 EDIC Part II, autumn
EDIC exam dates 2027
| Part II spring 2027 | Part I autumn 2027 | Part II autumn 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam date | 18 to 19 May 2027 | 16 September 2027 | 16 to 17 November 2027 |
| Registration opens | 2 February 2027, 10:00 CET | 27 April 2027, 10:00 CEST | 8 June 2027, 10:00 CEST |
ESICM announces on its website when registrations open, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so register as soon as your window opens.
EDIC Part II 2026
The next EDIC Part II takes place on 26 November 2026, with the examiners' workshop the day before. At the time of writing, the ESICM exam dates page lists no further Part I sitting before 16 September 2027.
Registration, fees and refunds
- Create or update your EDIC profile: Your ESICM account and EDIC application must be complete and up to date before you register.
- Register when the window opens: Through your EDIC profile or the EDIC webpage. The automatic email you receive is not a seat confirmation.
- Wait for validation: The EDIC Secretariat checks each application individually, which can take up to four weeks. Your seat is guaranteed only once it is validated, so wait before arranging leave.
| ESICM members | Non-members | |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | EUR 730 | EUR 980 |
| Part II | EUR 1,060 | EUR 1,310 |
- Members' rate: your ESICM membership must be active at least 48 hours before you register; otherwise the non-member price applies and the difference is not refunded.
- Refunds: 75% if you withdraw 12 weeks before the exam, 50% at 8 weeks and 25% at 4 weeks, less administrative charges. No refund after that, and fees cannot be transferred to the next sitting.
- Part II eligibility: only candidates who have passed Part I can sit Part II. Ineligible applications are rejected and the fee is fully reimbursed.
Plan your Part I revision
With a single Part I sitting in 2027, a missed September attempt means waiting for the next one, so plan your revision well ahead of the 27 April 2027 registration. You can start with free CoBaTrICE-aligned SBA sets on our EDIC hub, and compare the routes in our EDIC vs FCICM guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next EDIC Part I exam?
The next EDIC Part I listed by ESICM is on 16 September 2027, with registration opening on 27 April 2027 at 10:00 CEST. There is no spring Part I in 2027.
When is EDIC Part II in 2026 and 2027?
EDIC Part II takes place on 26 November 2026, then on 18 to 19 May 2027 (registration opens 2 February 2027, 10:00 CET) and 16 to 17 November 2027 (registration opens 8 June 2027, 10:00 CEST).
Why is there no spring EDIC Part I in 2027?
ESICM has announced that in 2027 the Part I is held only once, in autumn, and that the number of seats will be adapted to keep the same annual capacity. It has not published further detail on the reason.
How much does the EDIC cost?
ESICM lists EUR 730 for Part I and EUR 1,060 for Part II for members, and EUR 980 and EUR 1,310 for non-members. Membership must be active at least 48 hours before registering to get the members' rate.
Is my EDIC seat confirmed when I register?
No. The automatic email is not a confirmation. Your seat is guaranteed only after the EDIC Secretariat validates your application, which can take up to four weeks.
Sources
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, EDIC: exams and registrations dates
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Registration process for EDIC I & II
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Become an EDIC II examiner (November 2026 exam date)
- European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, EDIC Part II