EXMINT

In addition to ECMINT, which offers theoretical training in the full neurointerventional spectrum, in 2018 ESMINT started EXMINT – a separate course targeted at 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, students need to have attended the first course and passed the end of course exam.

The examination for the European Diploma in Ischaemic Stroke Intervention, the EDSI, is open only to EXMINT graduates. The examination takes place virtually in April / May and successful candidates are invited to receive their Diploma at the ESMINT Congress in September.

Endorsement

The courses are endorsed by ESO – the European Stroke Organisation and CIRSE – Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.

European Diploma in Ischemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI)

The 2025 EDSI examination will take place on 2nd May 2025. The examination will be offered virtually, using remote examination and invigilation software from Orzone.

For the virtual examination, candidates needed to download, install and complete the set-up of the remote examination software in advance of the examination.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible to sit the examination for the European Diploma in Ischaemic Stroke Intervention (EDSI), candidates must have completed one full cycle of EXMINT and achieved an average pass mark of 60% or more in both EXMINT formal quizzes.

The 2025 examination fee is €350. Registration will open in early 2025.

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.

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.