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. For this purpose, a unique two-year postgraduate educational programme entitled 'Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management' (DAS-CAM) has been established. DAS-CAM trains the future leaders in cardiac electrophysiology by integrating state-of-the-art knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia management, ranging from fundamental mechanisms to the design of a clinical electrophysiology unit, with leadership skills, biostatistics and health technology assessment.
DAS-CAM is a collaboration between Maastricht University, the European Heart Academy (EHA) and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). It consists of eight modules (six of which take place in Maastricht) each chaired by two expert anchor persons supported by the Scientific Program Committee. The first DAS-CAM cohort consisted of 32 cardiac electrophysiologists from 20 different countries who received their diplomas in October 2018.
Programme format
Each module has the following format: preparatory phase (~20 hours, self-learning), 2.5 day in-person training (25 hours) and an evaluation phase (10 hours). The format of the course comprises, small-group teaching, lectures, hands-on training, team projects and interaction with European leaders in their field. Four co-designed educational modules and one introductory session will be delivered by EHRA and Maastricht University.
Details of modules
- Module 0: Introduction to Leadership Level Certification – Online introduction session – Sunday 7 September 2025
- Module 1: Integrated arrhythmia care management – Maastricht (NL) – 4-7 October 2025
- Module 2: How to organise an arrhythmia unit – Heart House, Sophia-Antipolis (FR) – 24-27 January 2026
- Module 3: Multidisciplinary care in cardiac arrhythmia management – Maastricht (NL) – 20-23 June 2026
- Module 4: Trials, Guidelines and Policy – Maastricht (NL) – 19-22 September 2026
Participants will be invited to the EHRA summit. Certificate to all participants.
