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London is Calling! Register here for ESHRE 2026!

ESHRE certification for clinical embryologists

Certification Clinical Embryologists

The online applications for the 2026 Embryology exam (basic & advanced level) will be open from 
15 January 2026 (13.00 CET) until 31 March 2026 (13.00 CEST). 

Please note that the AQV platform is now closed and no further applications for diploma validation will be accepted for the 2026 ESHRE exams. Due to a high volume of requests, the current processing time at Nuffic has exceeded the usual six-week period, while the deadline to apply for the embryology/nurses & midwives' exam is now only three weeks away. All submitted and paid validation requests will still be processed. However, ESHRE cannot guarantee that the validation report will be delivered in time for candidates to complete their application for the 2026 exam. The validation report will remain valid for the following exam cycle, allowing applicants to use it for the 2027 exam application.

If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail.

Why would clinical embryologists do it?

  • To demonstrate basic or advanced knowledge of Clinical Embryology
  • To obtain the most internationally recognised clinical embryology certification
  • To acquire an international ESHRE certificate formally recognized by CESMA (Council for European Specialist Medical Assessment)
  • To officially record your Clinical Embryologist status on the list of ESHRE certified clinical embryologists
  • To be able to participate in the ESHRE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) System
  • To receive an official (produce/print) annual CPD certificate demonstrating educational, professional and scientific activity
  • To officially record your CPD status on the world map of ESHRE-certified and CPD-active clinical embryologists
  • To facilitate the opportunity to practise internationally 

Disclaimer

While the certification by ESHRE® is based on compliance with certain objective criteria at a given point in time, certification cannot - under any circumstance - be a guarantee for successful future treatments. ESHRE®, its agents or any of its personnel shall not be liable, in any way, for (in)direct or consequential damages that might occur following the certification (such as - but not limited to - damage to third parties).