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PADEC
The PAD Endovascular Certification (PADEC) examination recognising clinical expertise in the endovascular treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease.
What is PADEC?
The ESVS Peripheral Arterial Disease Endovascular Certification (PADEC) examination is designed for vascular specialists and advanced trainees who perform endovascular lower limb interventions independently and wish to have their skills acknowledged by the European Society for Vascular Surgery.
This certification, conducted in three parts during the Annual Meeting, highlights your:
- Proven endovascular competence across multiple vascular territories
- Commitment to high standards of patient care
- Engagement with continuous professional development through ESVS education
By obtaining this certification, you demonstrate your dedication to excellence in endovascular PAD treatment and join a community of professionals committed to advancing vascular care across Europe and beyond. If you are ready to have your experience and skills formally recognised, this certification is for you.
Attendance of the ESVS Academy workshops will help you understand the current theoretical and practical knowledge, helping you to to pass the exam.
Eligibility
Ensure you meet the core requirements before registering for the PADEC.
- Have an active ESVS membership
- Be a vascular surgeon, medical specialist who performs endovascular lower limb interventions, or an experienced vascular surgery trainee who: Possesses basic endovascular skills, and Is able to perform endovascular lower limb treatments independently and without supervision.
How the Certification
Works
Understand the structure of the exam, what
to expect, and how to prepare.
Written Exam
40 multiple-choice questions with one correct answer per five provided responses | 60 min | Minimum 70% pass mark.
Oral Assessment
2 case case discussions (indication, diagnostics, treatment, technical details) | 15 min per case.
Practical Assessment
2 practical peripheral endovascular cases | 15 min each | Iliac stenosis and femoro-popliteal occlusion
Next Exam
The PADEC examinations are held during each ESVS Annual Meeting. Registration for the Congress opens in April and registration to the exam opens in early June.