EXMINT
The European Stroke Course in Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (EXMINT) is a theoretical Stroke Course. EXMINT is a condensed, theoretical training and constitutes one of the first learning components for neurointerventional ischemic stroke treatment.
What is EXMINT?
In addition to ECMINT, which focuses on the theoretical basis for the full neurointerventional spectrum, ESMINT started EXMINT in 2018, a separate course dedicated to those physicians who want to perform only stroke treatment.
One EXMINT cycle comprises two 5-day courses (one in-person, one virtual), which include lectures, small group tutorials, debates, and tests. To attend course 2, the student need to successfully attend the first course.
The examination for the EDSI, open only to EXMINT graduates, takes place virtually in April / May and successful candidates are invited to receive their Diploma at the ESMINT Congress in September.
Current cycle: EXMINT 7
Dates of EXMINT 7 – the seventh cycle
- EXMINT 7.1: 4 – 8 Nov 2024
- EXMINT 7.2: 24 – 28 Feb 2025
EXMINT 7.1 Registration
Registration for EXMINT 7.1 is open. It will close on 21 October 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
Course fees (online course): € 330
Important to know: To attend EXMINT 7.2 the student need to successfully attend the first EXMINT 7.1 course.
Terms and conditions:
- 50% refund if cancelled 2 weeks before the start of the course
- No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before the start of the course
EXMINT 7.1 Programme
The topic of EXMINT 7.1 is Ischaemic Stroke. Click here for the EXMINT 7.1 preliminary programme..
Past cycle: EXMINT 6
EXMINT 6.2 Programme
Click here for the EXMINT 6.2 programme.
EXMINT 6.2 Accreditation
EXMINT 6.2 has been officially accredited by EACCME® for 23 European CME credits (ECMEC®).
Dates for EXMINT 6 – the sixth cycle
- Course 1 – 30 October – 3 November 2023 (virtual course)
- Course 2 – 26 February – 1 March 2024 (in person course at the Pyramida Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic)
Please see the EXMINT 6 Flyer for more information.
Endorsement
The courses are endorsed by ESO – the European Stroke Organisation and CIRSE – Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.
The European Diploma in Ischemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI)
ESMINT offers a formal diploma that represents a prestigious qualification in stroke treatment.
European Diploma in Ischemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI)
The 2024 EDSI examination will take place on 3rd May 2024 virtually, using remote examination and invigilation software from Orzone.
For the virtual examination, candidates must download, install and complete the set-up of the remote examination software in advance of the examination.
Eligibility: In order to sit the examination for the European Diploma in Ischemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI), candidates need to have achieved an average pass mark of 60% in both EXMINT formal quizzes.
There is no longer any requirement to sit the examination within a certain number of years after completing EXMINT.
The examination fee is €300.
Registration can be cancelled up until two weeks before the event with a 100% refund in the shape of a credit voucher to be used to take a future ESMINT examination.
Registration for the 2024 EDSI examination is now closed.
Information about the European Diploma in Ischemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI) examination
The EDSI examination consists solely in a 3-hour written exam with 100 questions (each with 4 – 5 sub-questions.)
The exam is divided into two 90-minute sessions with a short (10 or 15 min) break in between.
Candidates’ answers are analyzed by Orzone in consultation with the ESMINT Examination Committee and EBNI. The passmark is set using a recognized standard-setting methodology such as Cohen. Candidates receive their results within 6 – 8 weeks of taking the examination.
Past EXMINT courses
| Acronym | Date | Venue | CME credits | MedTech approval | Program | Fees | Fee includes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXMINT 1.1 | 19 Nov – 23 Nov 2018 | Hotel Pyramida, Prague 6, Czech Republic | 27 | EXMINT 1.1 programme | € 810 | Course fee, accommodation, all meals during the course | |
| EXMINT 1.2 | 4 Mar – 8 Mar 2019 | Hotel Pyramida, Prague 6, Czech Republic | 26 | EXMINT 1.2 programme | € 810 | Course fee, accommodation, all meals during the course | |
| EXMINT 2.1 | 18 Nov – 22 Nov 2019 | Hotel Pyramida, Prague 6, Czech Republic | 24 | EXMINT 2.1 on EthicalMedTech | EXMINT 2.1 programme | € 810 | Course fee, accommodation, all meals during the course |
| EXMINT 2.2 | 2 Mar – 6 Mar 2020 | Hotel Pyramida, Prague 6, Czech Republic | 24 | EXMINT 2.2 on EthicalMedTech | EXMINT 2.2 programme | € 810 | Course fee, accommodation, all meals during the course |
| EXMINT 3.1 | 25 – 29 January 2021 | online | 27 | EXMINT 3.1 on EthicalMedTech | EXMINT 3.1 programme | € 330 | Course fee |
| EXMINT 3.2 | 1 – 5 March 2021 | online | EXMINT 3.2 on EthicalMedTech | EXMINT 3.2 programme | € 330 | Course fee | |
| EXMINT 4.1 | 1 – 5 November 2021 | online | 21 | EXMINT 4.1 programme | € 330 | Course fee | |
| EXMINT 4.2 | 28 Feb to 4 Mar 2022 | online | EXMINT 4.2 programme | € 330 | Course fee | ||
| EXMINT 5.1 | 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2022 | online | € 330 | Course fee | |||
| EXMINT 5.2 | 27 Feb to 3 Mar 2023 | Hotel Pyramida, Prague 6, Czech Republic | EXMINT 5.2 – EMT30684 – on EthicalMedTech | EXMINT 5.2 Programme | € 810 | Course fee |