June 2025- Report- Education Committee
The Education Committee (EduComm) continues its work through two active subcommittees: one focused on the Sleep Medicine Examination, and the other dedicated to the ESRS Sleep Medicine Textbook. A newly proposed Endorsement Subcommittee will be responsible for evaluating and endorsing external educational programmes in sleep medicine.
For the 2025 examination cycle, 91.5% of Somnologist applicants and 87.1% of Technologist applicants met the eligibility criteria. In May, the Examination Subcommittee convened in Frankfurt for a strategic planning meeting. Discussions covered the 2026 examination timeline, the introduction of specialised certification pathways, recertification procedures, and the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) into the certification framework.
Progress also continues on the development of the EPA framework, under the leadership of Catia Reis. Regular working sessions have been held, with current efforts aimed at finalising its structure and content. To ensure coherence, collaboration with the Recognition of Sleep Medicine Taskforce is ongoing, particularly in areas of shared focus.
Recognising that ESRS does not currently provide formal training accreditation, EduComm has proposed the creation of a structured program endorsement process. This initiative would be overseen by a newly established Endorsement Subcommittee tasked with developing and managing endorsement criteria. The proposal was positively received and is now under review at the Board level. Updates will be shared as developments progress, and—subject to final approval—external educational programmes will be invited to submit their applications for endorsement.
EduComm is also laying the groundwork for a centralised Online Education Content Library. The envisioned platform would host a range of ESRS resources – including Sleep Europe and eSleep Europe recordings, webinars, and scoring tutorials – further supporting the society’s commitment to accessible, high-quality sleep education for both members and the wider professional community.
Finally, the committee recognises the value of closer collaboration with the Early Career Network (ECN) and the Digital Communications Committee. Opportunities for joint initiatives will be explored in coordination with their representatives to ensure their perspectives are reflected in EduComm’s activities.
Karen Spruyt, Chair of Education Committee