Postgraduate Programme Accreditation
The European Society of Endodontology (ESE) accredits postgraduate speciality training programmes in Endodontology that meet internationally recognised standards of education, clinical training and research.
ESE accreditation aims to:
- promote excellence in postgraduate endodontic education;
- support harmonisation of specialist training across Europe;
- recognise programmes that provide high-quality clinical, academic and research training;
- help prospective trainees identify programmes that meet established educational standards.
Minimum eligibility requirements
Programmes applying for accreditation should typically demonstrate:
- a university-based postgraduate specialist training programme;
- a minimum duration of three years full-time (4,500 hours equivalent);
- an integrated curriculum combining:
- clinical training,
- academic teaching,
- research;
- structured assessment and trainee appraisal;
- experienced specialist faculty;
- appropriate clinical facilities and institutional support;
- evidence of quality assurance and continuous programme evaluation.
Accredited programmes are assessed against the ESE Minimum Criteria for Training Specialists in Endodontology.
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Source: Article ESE Minimum Criteria for Training Specialists in Endodontology.
ESE Accredited Postgraduate Training Programmes
- Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon (2020)
- Liverpool University, UK (2020)
- Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal (2019)
- King's College, University of London, UK (2019)
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain (2018, reaccredited in 2026)
- ACTA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2018)
- Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, UK (2014, reaccredited in 2025)