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The ESOR Foundation Courses are a series of online courses aimed at residents in their 4th and 5th year of training in radiology and recently board-certified radiologists, but suitable for anyone who wishes to refresh their fundamentals as well.

Through a wide range of topics, this series covers all of the bases and sets you up for clinical and academical success.

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) recommends the Foundation Courses as one of the tools to help prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

The courses adhere to Level I and II of the European Training Curriculum and are delivered by renowned European faculty. Each session includes six topics consisting of 40 minutes of theory and case presentations followed by a live Q&A sessions.

next course:

5.5
CME
March 18, 2026

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5.5
CME
March 18, 2026
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April 8, 2026
June 10, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 7, 2026

previous courses on-demand

On its third edition, this course aims to provide insights into the fundamentals and advanced applications of ultrasound techniques, with interactive talks presented by a panel of experts, starting with theory essentials to then dive deeper into practical cases with active participation from the audience. Also, a ‘soft skills’ talk is being introduced this year as a novelty, with the aim to provide the audience with a more holistic approach to ultrasound, this time focusing on the paediatric patients. this course aims to provide insights into the fundamentals and advanced applications of ultrasound techniques, with interactive talks presented by a panel of experts

February 11, 2026

This course provides fundamental knowledge and practical insights into breast imaging. It is tailored to residents and young radiologists (ETC Levels I–II), covering everything from basic to advanced clinical routine practice.

February 4, 2026

This course provides fundamental knowledge and practical insights into cardiovascular imaging.

It is tailored to residents and young radiologists (ETC Levels I–II), focusing on the essentials of coronary CT and cardiac MR in ischemic and non-ischemic disease.

A clear stepwise approach will guide participants from anatomy to pathology, with emphasis on structured reporting and common pitfalls.

January 21, 2026
November 5, 2025
October 22, 2025
September 17, 2025
June 11, 2025
April 9, 2025
February 19, 2025
February 5, 2025
October 09, 2024
September 25, 2024
September 04, 2024
June 12, 2024
April 10, 2024
February 14, 2024
January 31, 2024

Live Streaming

All ESOR Foundation courses will be streamed live on the ESR Connect platform.

Accreditation

Applications have been made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of all ESOR courses. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).