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Key Facts: EDAIC Exam

2 parts

Part I MCQ papers and Part II SOEs

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

60 + 60

Part I Paper A and Paper B MCQ stems

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

4 SOEs

Part II structured oral examinations

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

25 min

Duration of each Part II SOE

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

10 min

Written presentation time before each SOE

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

25 / 40 + 25 / 40 + 60 / 80

Part II passing thresholds

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

DESAIC

Title used by diplomates after successful Part II and completion of requirements

https://esaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Diploma-Guide-English-2025.pdf

For current planning on 5 June 2026, eu-uems-anesthesia should be treated as EDAIC, the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, not as a current DESA exam. Official facts include two Part I papers of 60 MCQ/MTF stems each, Paper A basic sciences, Paper B clinical topics, no marks for incorrect or blank responses, both papers required to pass, Part II as four 25-minute SOEs in a single day with 10-minute written prompts, two examiners per SOE, eight examiners total, Part II thresholds of 25/40 morning, 25/40 afternoon and 60/80 overall, and DESAIC title after successful Part II plus completion of diploma requirements.

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1Which statement best describes the current official identity of the EDAIC?
A.It is a national hospital appointment document issued independently in each country.
B.It is the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care awarded by ESAIC.
C.It is a legacy short-form diploma label awarded after Part I alone.
D.It is a single written fellowship examination administered by individual hospitals.
Explanation: EDAIC stands for European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and is granted by ESAIC. It is a diploma process and does not by itself replace national registration or practice requirements.
2A candidate asks which title is associated with successful completion of the EDAIC requirements. Which answer is most accurate?
A.The candidate receives a national employment appointment from every European hospital.
B.The candidate receives Part I certification only, because Part II is not diploma-granting.
C.The candidate should use a legacy short-form diploma acronym as the current exam acronym.
D.The candidate may use Diplomate of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (DESAIC).
Explanation: A successful Part II candidate who completes all requirements receives EDAIC and may use the title DESAIC. The exam is a diploma credential, not a substitute for national registration or employment processes.
3Which description of EDAIC Part I is correct?
A.It consists of two MCQ papers, each containing 60 questions.
B.It consists of four 25-minute structured oral examinations.
C.It is held monthly and consists of a single essay paper.
D.It has one clinical viva and one practical airway station.
Explanation: Part I is a written MCQ examination with two papers of 60 questions each. The four 25-minute SOEs describe Part II.
4In EDAIC Part I, how are individual responses within the true/false MCQ format marked?
A.Each incorrect response receives a negative mark to discourage guessing.
B.Only fully correct five-response stems earn marks.
C.Each correct response earns one mark; incorrect or blank responses earn no mark.
D.Blank responses earn partial credit if the candidate passes the other paper.
Explanation: Part I uses stems with five true/false responses. Each correct response scores one mark, while incorrect and blank responses score zero.
5Which pairing of EDAIC Part I papers with content areas is correct?
A.Paper A covers clinical topics, and Paper B covers hospital management only.
B.Paper A covers ethics only, and Paper B covers basic sciences.
C.Paper A covers basic sciences, and Paper B covers clinical topics.
D.Both Paper A and Paper B cover only intensive care clinical scenarios.
Explanation: Part I Paper A assesses relevant basic sciences; Paper B assesses clinical topics in anaesthesiology and intensive care.
6Which statement about the EDAIC Part I pass mark is correct?
A.It varies year to year according to the exam standard and candidate performance on reference or discriminator questions.
B.It is fixed permanently at 50% for both papers.
C.It is set only after reviewing the highest candidate score and applying a fixed top-decile cutoff.
D.It is not used because passing one paper automatically compensates for failing the other.
Explanation: The Part I pass mark is not a fixed universal percentage; it varies by exam standard and performance on reference or discriminator questions. Both papers must be passed.
7A candidate is preparing for EDAIC Part II. Which structure should they expect?
A.Two written MCQ papers lasting 2 hours each in all delivery formats.
B.A three-day practical examination with mandatory operating theatre cases.
C.One 90-minute oral examination with a single examiner panel.
D.Four separate 25-minute Structured Oral Examinations in one day.
Explanation: Part II is conducted in one day and consists of four separate 25-minute SOEs.
8How are examiners allocated in EDAIC Part II?
A.All four SOEs are examined by the same two examiners.
B.Each SOE is examined by two examiners, giving eight examiners across four SOEs.
C.Each candidate is assessed by one examiner and one observer who does not mark.
D.Only the final clinical SOE is examined by two examiners.
Explanation: Part II has four SOEs, each with two examiners, so a candidate is assessed by eight examiners in total.
9Which statement correctly summarizes the EDAIC Part II marking and pass requirements?
A.Each SOE is graded pass/fail only, and passing any three of four SOEs is sufficient.
B.Marks are 0, 1, or 2 for each of 20 topics, with required minimums of 25/40 in morning, 25/40 in afternoon, and 60/80 overall.
C.The overall pass threshold is 40/80, with no session-specific minimums.
D.Borderline marks are ignored when calculating the final result.
Explanation: Each of 20 Part II topics is marked 0 fail, 1 borderline, or 2 pass. Candidates must meet the morning, afternoon, and overall score thresholds.
10Which candidate clearly meets the stated entry requirement for EDAIC Part I?
A.A non-medical intensive care technician with five years of experience.
B.A medical student who has not yet graduated.
C.A nurse anaesthetist with a postgraduate critical care certificate.
D.A medical graduate.
Explanation: Part I candidates are required to be medical graduates. Additional recommendations about training duration do not replace that basic requirement.

About the EDAIC Exam

The EDAIC demonstrates a high standard of anaesthesiology and intensive care knowledge as judged by ESAIC's Board of Examiners. Successful Part II candidates who meet all requirements are awarded the EDAIC digital diploma and may use the DESAIC title.

Assessment

EDAIC is a multilingual, two-part end-of-training examination. Part I contains two MCQ papers: Paper A on basic sciences and Paper B on clinical anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, special anaesthesia including pain, intensive care medicine, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Part II consists of four Structured Oral Examinations in one day, two basic science and two clinical.

Time Limit

Part I papers are 2 hours each on paper or 90 minutes each if computer-based. Part II includes four 25-minute SOEs, with a brief written presentation 10 minutes before meeting examiners.

Passing Score

For Part I, pass marks vary year by year based on paper standard and reference/discriminator question performance, and both papers must be passed. For Part II, candidates need at least 25/40 in the morning sessions, at least 25/40 in the afternoon sessions, and at least 60/80 overall.

Exam Fee

The official Diploma Guide states that fees are available on the ESAIC website. The current official PDF sources reviewed did not provide a complete current fee schedule. (European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care)

EDAIC Exam Content Outline

Format

Part I MCQ Papers and Part II SOEs

Two 60-question Part I papers and four 25-minute Part II structured oral examinations in a single day.

Eligibility

Medical Graduate, Specialist Diploma, or Final-Year Training

Part I medical graduate route; Part II requires Part I pass plus accepted specialist diploma or final-year anaesthesia training in a European WHO member state or Brazil.

Basic sciences

Physiology, Pharmacology, Physics, and Measurement

Part I Paper A and Part II basic science oral domains, including monitoring, equipment, ventilation, clinical measurement, statistics, and applied mechanisms.

Clinical

Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain, and Emergencies

General, regional, obstetric, paediatric and special anaesthesia; ICU, resuscitation, shock, sepsis, trauma, pain medicine, internal and emergency medicine.

Professional

SOE Conduct, Confidentiality, and Diploma Award

Anonymous candidate number, no outside material, device restrictions, online/f2f rules, end-of-day result review, final specialist diploma requirement, and DESAIC title.

How to Pass the EDAIC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: For Part I, pass marks vary year by year based on paper standard and reference/discriminator question performance, and both papers must be passed. For Part II, candidates need at least 25/40 in the morning sessions, at least 25/40 in the afternoon sessions, and at least 60/80 overall.
  • Assessment: EDAIC is a multilingual, two-part end-of-training examination. Part I contains two MCQ papers: Paper A on basic sciences and Paper B on clinical anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, special anaesthesia including pain, intensive care medicine, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Part II consists of four Structured Oral Examinations in one day, two basic science and two clinical.
  • Time limit: Part I papers are 2 hours each on paper or 90 minutes each if computer-based. Part II includes four 25-minute SOEs, with a brief written presentation 10 minutes before meeting examiners.
  • Exam fee: The official Diploma Guide states that fees are available on the ESAIC website. The current official PDF sources reviewed did not provide a complete current fee schedule.

Keys to Passing

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EDAIC Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prepare for Part I as statement-level true/false discrimination rather than single-best-answer guessing.
2Build separate revision plans for Paper A basic science and Paper B clinical anaesthesia, ICU, pain and emergency medicine.
3For Part II, practise a concise SOE structure: initial problem representation, physiology or pharmacology principles, clinical priorities, complications, alternatives, and safety checks.
4Know the scoring rules: both Part I papers must be passed, and Part II requires balanced morning, afternoon, and overall performance.
5Treat confidentiality and exam conduct rules as examinable logistics; sharing exam content or using outside materials can lead to disqualification and exclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current official acronym for this exam?

The current official ESAIC documents use EDAIC for the European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. DESAIC is the title used by diplomates after successful Part II and completion of requirements.

What is the Part I format?

Part I has two MCQ papers of 60 questions each. Each question stem has five true/false responses. Paper A covers basic sciences and Paper B covers clinical anaesthesia, intensive care, pain, internal medicine, and emergency medicine.

How is Part I marked?

Each correct response earns one positive mark, while incorrect and blank responses earn no mark. Both Paper A and Paper B must be passed.

What is the Part II format?

Part II is a single-day oral examination with four separate 25-minute Structured Oral Examinations. The candidate receives a brief written presentation 10 minutes before meeting the examiners.

How do candidates pass Part II?

Part II requires at least 25 out of 40 in the morning sessions, at least 25 out of 40 in the afternoon sessions, and at least 60 out of 80 overall.

Can final-year trainees receive EDAIC immediately after Part II?

Not until ESAIC has received the final specialist diploma allowing full and unrestricted practice of anaesthesiology in the country of issuance.