How to Register for EDAIC Part 1 (myESAIC): A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have decided to sit the European Diploma, the first practical hurdle is administrative, not academic. Knowing exactly how to register for EDAIC Part 1 through the myESAIC portal — what account you need, which documents are typically required, and how payment works — saves you the last-minute panic that catches a surprising number of well-prepared candidates every year. This guide walks you through the process step by step, flags the points where international medical graduates most often get stuck, and tells you honestly where the official ESAIC website must be your final source of truth.

A quick orientation before we start. The EDAIC (European Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care) is awarded by ESAIC, the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. It comes in two parts: Part 1 is a written examination, and Part 2 is a structured oral examination taken once you have passed Part 1. This article is only about registering for Part 1. If you want the bigger picture of the exam itself before you commit, our complete EDAIC Part 1 preparation guide lays out the format, the syllabus, and a realistic timeline.

A reality check on timing: the 2026 window has closed

Let us deal with the single most important practical fact first, because it changes how you should read everything below.

The confirmed date for the 2026 Part 1 written examination is 19 September 2026. However, the registration window for that sitting has already closed — the application deadline fell earlier in 2026, well before the exam date. So if you are reading this in the second half of 2026 hoping to register for the September sitting, that ship has unfortunately sailed.

This is not a flaw in your planning so much as a structural feature of the EDAIC: registration closes months before the exam, partly to allow eligibility checks and exam-centre logistics. The practical lesson is simple and worth tattooing on your study planner — find next year's deadline early and work backwards from it.

Because dates and deadlines shift from cycle to cycle, this article deliberately does not quote a future registration deadline as if it were fixed. For the authoritative, current deadline and the next cycle's exam date, always check the official ESAIC/EDAIC pages via myESAIC. Our own EDAIC 2026 dates, fees and registration guide tracks the confirmed cycle information and is a good companion to this page, but ESAIC remains the final word.

What you need before you start

Registration goes much faster if you assemble everything in advance. The exact requirements can vary by country and by cycle, so treat the following as a qualitative checklist rather than a definitive list — the official myESAIC application screens will tell you precisely what is needed for your situation.

Broadly, candidates should expect to provide:

• Personal and contact details, including a valid email address you check regularly (this becomes your myESAIC login).
• Proof of medical qualification — typically your medical degree and evidence of your status as a doctor or trainee in anaesthesiology.
• Documentation of your training stage or specialist status, which is where requirements differ most between countries.
• Identification consistent with the name you register under, so that it matches your eventual certificate.
• Payment details for the examination fee.

This is the core of what people mean when they search for edaic registration documents — and the honest answer is that the precise paperwork depends on where you trained and where you are in your career. Do not assume your colleague's document list from two years ago still applies. The categories above are stable; the specifics are not.

If you are an international medical graduate, eligibility is often the part that needs the most thought. Read our detailed breakdown of EDAIC eligibility for international doctors before you begin the form, so you are not blindsided by a requirement halfway through.

How to register for EDAIC Part 1 via myESAIC, step by step

Here is the edaic registration myesaic process as a clean, numbered sequence. The labels on individual buttons and pages may be refreshed by ESAIC from time to time, but the underlying flow has been consistent.

Step 1 — Create or sign in to your myESAIC account

Everything begins with a myESAIC account. If you have ever registered for an ESAIC event, applied for membership, or used the On-Line Assessment, you may already have one — use that rather than creating a duplicate.

• Go to the official ESAIC website and open the myESAIC portal.
• Register with your full legal name and a stable email address.
• Verify the email and set a secure password.

A practical tip: register under the exact name you want printed on your diploma, spelled and ordered consistently with your identification documents. Fixing a mismatched name later is tedious.

Step 2 — Complete or update your profile

Before the application opens to you, ESAIC usually wants a reasonably complete profile: your country, your training institution or hospital, your role, and your professional details. Filling this in carefully now means fewer queries later. Incomplete profiles are a common reason applications stall.

Step 3 — Find the EDAIC Part 1 application for the open cycle

Within myESAIC, navigate to the examinations or EDAIC section and select Part 1 for the cycle that is currently open for registration. Only one cycle is open at a time, and — as noted above — it opens and closes months ahead of the exam date. If you cannot see an open application, the window is likely closed; check the official EDAIC pages for when the next one opens.

Step 4 — Confirm your eligibility and exam language

Part 1 is offered in several European languages, which is a genuine advantage for many candidates. During the application you typically confirm your eligibility category and select the language in which you wish to sit the written papers. (Note that Part 2, the oral examination, is generally conducted in English — worth bearing in mind for your longer-term plan.)

Choose your language deliberately. Sitting in your strongest language for Part 1 can ease the cognitive load on exam day, though many candidates choose English to align with their study materials.

Step 5 — Upload your supporting documents

Upload the documents the form requests — the qualification and training evidence discussed earlier. Have them ready as clear, legible scans in the accepted file formats. Double-check that names and dates match across documents; inconsistencies are the most common cause of an application being sent back.

Step 6 — Pay the examination fee

Registration is completed by paying the fee through the portal. The fee is set by ESAIC and can change between cycles, so we deliberately do not quote a euro figure here — confirm the current amount on the official site before you pay. For a qualitative look at the cost structure, see our EDAIC exam fees breakdown, but always verify the live figure at the point of payment.

Keep the payment confirmation. It is your evidence that registration is complete.

Step 7 — Wait for confirmation and watch your inbox

After submission and payment, ESAIC reviews your application. You will receive confirmation and, closer to the exam, joining instructions including your centre and reporting details. Check your spam folder and add the ESAIC domain to your safe senders — missing an email here is an avoidable disaster.

That, in essence, is the edaic part 1 registration step by step. None of it is intellectually difficult; the failure mode is almost always a deadline missed or a document mismatched, not a complex form.

Special considerations for candidates from outside Europe

The EDAIC is genuinely international, and a large share of candidates sit it from outside Europe. A few things deserve extra attention if that is you.

• Eligibility first, always. Confirm you meet the criteria for your country before paying anything. The rules for international graduates are the area most prone to misunderstanding.
• Document certification. Some candidates may need translations or certified copies of qualifications. Build in time for this — certification can take weeks.
• Centre and travel logistics. Examination centres and their locations are set by ESAIC per cycle and are not something to assume from a previous year. Once you know your centre, sort travel and any visa early.
• Time zones for online steps. If any part of your assessment journey is online (for example the OLA route, below), note that deadlines are set in a European time zone.

For a fuller treatment of the international pathway, including how eligibility is assessed, our guide on EDAIC eligibility for international doctors goes deeper than space allows here.

The OLA route: a possible alternative to the written exam

Worth knowing before you assume the September written paper is your only option. The OLA (On-Line Assessment) is a formative, in-training online assessment built from EDAIC Part 1-style content. Under ESAIC's specified conditions, passing the OLA can exempt a candidate from sitting the Part 1 written examination.

This is not a back door and it has its own rules and eligibility, but for trainees in programmes that use it, it can change your registration plan entirely. If this might apply to you, read the OLA online assessment explained and check the official ESAIC conditions before deciding which route to register for.

How registration fits into your wider preparation

Registration is the easy part. The exam is the work. Once your place is confirmed, your energy belongs on the content — so a brief orientation on what you have signed up for.

Part 1 is two written papers:

• Paper A — Basic Sciences: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physics and clinical measurement, equipment, and statistics.
• Paper B — Clinical Anaesthesia and Intensive Care: including regional anaesthesia, special and sub-specialty anaesthesia, intensive care, emergency medicine, and pain.

Both papers use the MTF (Multiple True/False) format: a stem followed by five statements, A to E, each judged independently as True or False. Crucially, there is no negative marking (it was removed in 2014) — a correct statement scores, a wrong or blank one scores zero. The strategic consequence is non-negotiable: answer every single statement. Leaving blanks only throws away marks. Our dedicated piece on MTF technique and the no-negative-marking rule turns that principle into a reliable exam-day habit.

One reassuring point about how you are judged: the pass mark is criterion-referenced (Angoff-style), reflecting a defined standard of competence rather than a fixed quota or a curve. You are not competing against the other candidates in the room — you are being measured against a standard. If everyone reaches it, everyone can pass. We unpack this in the EDAIC pass rate and pass mark explained.

A quick comparison: registration versus preparation

For the study half of that table, a structured approach beats heroic last-minute effort every time. Build your timeline with our effective EDAIC study plan, lock the basic sciences down using spaced repetition, and pressure-test your knowledge against a large bank of EDAIC-style MTF questions. If you are weighing the EDAIC against the UK route, our comparison of EDAIC versus FRCA puts the two diplomas side by side.

Common registration mistakes to avoid

A short list of the avoidable errors that cost candidates a whole cycle:

• Assuming the deadline is the exam date. It is not — registration closes months earlier.
• Creating a duplicate myESAIC account. Use your existing one if you have it.
• A name mismatch between your account, your documents, and your ID.
• Leaving document certification or translation to the last week.
• Not checking spam for the confirmation and joining instructions.
• Paying before confirming eligibility for your country and stage.

Get those right and the administrative side becomes a non-event, leaving you free to focus on the exam itself.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still register for the 2026 EDAIC Part 1 exam?

No. The 2026 Part 1 written exam is on 19 September 2026, but the registration window for that sitting has already closed — the deadline fell earlier in the year. For the next cycle's exam date and registration deadline, check the official ESAIC/EDAIC pages via myESAIC.

What documents do I need to register for EDAIC Part 1?

Expect to provide proof of your medical qualification, evidence of your training stage or specialist status in anaesthesiology, identification matching your registered name, and payment details. The exact requirements vary by country and cycle, so confirm the precise list on the myESAIC application screens for your situation.

Do I have to be an ESAIC member to register?

Membership status and any associated fee differences are set by ESAIC and can change between cycles. Rather than rely on second-hand information, check the current rules and any member benefits directly on the official ESAIC website when you create your myESAIC account.

In what language can I sit Part 1?

The Part 1 written exam is offered in several European languages, and you select your language during registration. Part 2, the oral examination, is generally conducted in English — worth factoring into your longer-term plan even while you focus on Part 1.

How much does EDAIC Part 1 cost?

The examination fee is set by ESAIC and can change from cycle to cycle, so we do not quote a fixed euro figure here. Confirm the current amount on the official portal at the point of payment; you can also see a qualitative breakdown in our EDAIC exam fees guide.

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Registration is the gate; what you do afterwards decides the result. Once your place is confirmed, give yourself the best possible run-in with structured, exam-realistic practice. Create a free AnesCORE account to build your study plan, then drill thousands of EDAIC-style questions in our question bank — the closest thing to sitting the real papers before you walk into the centre on exam day.