EDAIC Part II 2027: Registration Dates and Deadlines

EDAIC Part II 2027 registration dates are now announced. ESAIC has published phased opening dates and a final deadline. Check which window applies to your working country and chosen sitting before making plans. The official timetable was checked on 6 November 2026.

Official EDAIC Part II 2027 registration dates

According to the official ESAIC Part II page:

These are registration dates, not a single examination day. Eligibility and seat availability still apply. Follow the official page and your myESAIC admission instructions for the date, language and delivery format of your selected examination.

For Romania, add one hour to CET in November and December: a 13:30 CET opening is 14:30 in Bucharest.

What We Know About the EDAIC Part 2 Format

The current ESAIC Diploma Guide describes the following format. Confirm the session-specific instructions for your chosen 2027 sitting:

• Format: A structured oral examination (SOE or viva), with a pair of examiners for each SOE. ESAIC offers online and onsite sittings; confirm the delivery format of your session on the official Part II page.
• Content: Guided clinical scenarios covering the full breadth of anaesthesia and intensive care practice — airway management, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, pharmacology, regional anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, critical care, pain management and emergency medicine.
• Duration: Four separate SOEs of 25 minutes each, held in one day. See the ESAIC Diploma Guide, page 5.
• Language: Several languages are available, subject to demand and places. Confirm the language listed for your selected sitting.
• Eligibility: You must satisfy the Part 1 requirement, through a pass or a qualification-based exemption confirmed by ESAIC, and meet the other Part 2 entry requirements. OLA does not create an exemption. See the ESAIC Diploma Guide.

Checking the 2027 Calendar and Registration Window

Use the announced registration windows above, then check your selected sitting separately:

• Examination dates: Use the official 2027 calendar; do not carry over dates or the number of sittings from another year.
• Registration window: Record the published opening date and deadline for the relevant cycle, and complete the application within that window.
• Available sittings: Check the date, language, online or onsite format, and place availability together. An onsite address should not be assumed for an online examination.
• Fees and cancellation: Confirm the current fee and read the ESAIC cancellation and refund rules before paying. Refund conditions depend on timing and circumstances; the fee is not universally non-refundable.

Exam tip: Mark the published opening date and deadline in your calendar. Check place availability early rather than assuming a preferred sitting will remain available.

Prepare for your selected 2027 sitting

Once you have identified a suitable sitting, work backwards from that examination date. The Part 2 oral examination tests applied clinical knowledge and structured communication, both of which require sustained practice:

Build a Study Plan

• Review core topics: Revisit the EDAIC Part 1 syllabus (available on the ESAIC website) and deepen your understanding of physiology, pharmacology and clinical scenarios.
• Practice viva technique: The oral format rewards clear, logical answers. Practise explaining clinical reasoning aloud, drawing diagrams (e.g. pressure–volume loops, oxygen dissociation curves) and responding to follow-up questions.
• Use structured resources: Standard anaesthesia textbooks, clinical guidelines (e.g. from ESAIC, the Difficult Airway Society, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign) and peer-reviewed review articles provide the evidence base examiners expect.

Form a Study Group

Mock vivas with colleagues are invaluable. Take turns playing examiner and candidate, using original practice scenarios and the official sample material. Constructive feedback on clarity, structure and depth will refine your performance.

Stay Current

The Part 2 examination reflects contemporary practice. Follow major anaesthesia and intensive care journals, attend departmental teaching and stay aware of updated guidelines in areas such as difficult airway management, sepsis, transfusion and perioperative optimisation.

Registration Process: What to Expect

When your applicable registration window opens, follow the instructions published by ESAIC:

1. Log in to myESAIC: Follow the current application instructions and provide the evidence ESAIC requires to verify your eligibility.
2. Select an available sitting: Check its date, language and online or onsite format before choosing it.
3. Pay the fee: Use the payment instructions for the current cycle and review the cancellation and refund policy.
4. Keep the confirmation: Read the admission details and candidate instructions ESAIC sends after checking eligibility.
5. Prepare for your session: Follow the identification, technical or onsite requirements in your candidate instructions.

Key point: Do not book non-refundable travel or accommodation until you have received official confirmation of your examination date and centre from ESAIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are EDAIC Part II 2027 registration dates announced?

Yes. See the dated registration table above and verify the applicable window on the official ESAIC page before applying.

Can I sit EDAIC Part 2 in 2027 if I passed Part 1 in 2026?

A 2026 Part I pass alone does not establish Part II eligibility. You must also meet the specialist-diploma or eligible final-year trainee requirements described in the ESAIC Diploma Guide, page 8. Ask ESAIC to confirm your circumstances before applying.

How long is my EDAIC Part 1 pass valid?

Check the current ESAIC Diploma Guide and ask the Examinations Office to confirm how your previous Part I result applies to your application. Also check any separate requirements of your national training authority.

What happens if I fail EDAIC Part 2?

Check the current re-entry rules and available registration window with ESAIC before applying again. Use any feedback provided to guide further viva practice; do not assume an unlimited-attempt policy without official confirmation.

Next Steps: Stay Informed and Start Preparing

With registration approaching, begin structured preparation and keep application tasks separate from your study timetable. The Part 2 examination rewards depth of understanding, clinical reasoning and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly under pressure — skills that develop over months, not weeks.

Bookmark the ESAIC EDAIC hub and the Part II examination page, and check them regularly for updates. Availability can change; a preferred centre or language is not guaranteed.

For a practical next step, use the Part II study guide and the mock viva framework. Revisit basic-science gaps with the EDAIC question bank, then explain each answer aloud.

Correction — 7 October 2026: OLA/HOLA assessment does not grant a Part 1 exemption. Checked against the ESAIC Diploma Guide and ESAIC OLA/HOLA guidance.