Overview
DGK-certified training site for the German Cardiac Society's three-stage additional qualification in Sports Cardiology, aligned with EAPC recommendations (stages 1–2 prevention and rehabilitation; stage 3 full sports-cardiology spectrum including assessment of competitive athletes). Site lead(s): Dr. med. Arno Kerling.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty training programme
- Duration
- Not stated on official page
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not limited by the DGK; set by the site lead
- Accreditation
- Certified training site (Stätte) for the DGK additional qualification 'Sportkardiologie'; DGK site and certificate recognitions are valid for 7 years
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Cardiologists enrolled as programme candidates with the DGK; the certification is granted by the DGK after review of the logbook and site lead report
- International applicants
- Not stated on official page
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Not stated on official page
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Training post at the certified site; candidates apply to the DGK for admission to the qualification programme (processing fee) and later for award of the qualification
Funding
- Funding
- Not stated on official page
Official sources
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