EC4 European Register
of Specialists in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Under the direction of the European Communities Confederation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EC4)

• Why is there a need for a Register?
• What standards must I achieve to be accepted on to the Register?
• How can I apply to join the Register?
• How much will it cost me to join the Register?
• How will I benefit from being on the Register?
• How may I obtain further information about the Register?
  

Why is there a need for a Register?

• to collate information about the different systems of education and training in Clinical Chemistry in the member states of the European Union
• to establish minimum requirements for the education and training of Clinical Chemists in the European Union
• to establish a framework of mutual recognition of qualifications in Clinical Chemistry across the European Union
• to encourage, through mutual recognition, the continuous updating of the quality of Clinical Chemistry and its practitioners in the European Union
• to facilitate communication between bodies and individuals that practice Clinical Chemistry in the European Union
• to introduce a title (European Specialist in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine) that will assist the free movement of Clinical Chemists within the European Union

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What standards must I achieve to be accepted on to the Register?

• acceptance onto your National Clinical Chemistry Register (where applicable)
• at least eight years of relevant university and postgraduate study as defined by the "Short syllabus for postgraduate training in Clinical Chemistry"
• acceptance of and compliance with the EC4 Code of Conduct

How can I apply to join the Register?

• you are eligible to apply if you were trained in and/or are registered in a European Union member state
• a simple application from is available from your National Clinical Chemistry Registration Committee
• you should send the completed application form to your National Clinical Chemistry Registration Committee together with a current Curriculum Vitae and evidence of your acceptance onto your National Register
• your application will be scrutinized by your National Clinical Chemistry Registration Committee and then sent to the EC4 Registration Commission
• if you do not have a relevant National Clinical Chemistry Registration Committee you may submit an application direct to the EC4 Register Commission (address below)
• applications may be submitted at any time of year
• you will require to re-register every five years demonstrating continuing competence to practice in Clinical Chemistry

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How much will it cost me to join the Register?

• a payment of 50 Euro will cover your registration for a five year period

How will I benefit from being on the Register?

• you will be able to use the title "European Specialist in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine" and the abbreviation "EurClinChem" after your name
• you will receive a certificate from the EC4 Register Commission as evidence that you are a registered European Specialist in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
• you will be recognized internationally as an individual who has achieved and maintained a high level of competence in Clinical Chemistry

How may I obtain further information about the Register?

For detailed information on the European Register of Specialists for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine and the EC4 Code of Conduct you are referred to:

Sanders GT, Kelly AM, Breuer J, Kohse KP, Mocarelli P, Sachs C:
The European Register for Clinical Chemists.
Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem 1997, 35 (10): 795-979

Application Form

If you do not have a National Clinical Chemistry Registration Committee you should contact:

Comité Français du registre EC4
Simone Zérah
4, Avenue Ruysdaël
75379 Paris Cedex 08
Tel: 0033/1 56 21 34 95
Fax: 0033/1 56 21 35 29