European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP)

What European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) does

The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) is a Belgian-registered international not-for-profit association (Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif) founded in 1961 and operating as the official Paediatric Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). It represents 53 national paediatric societies, 14 UEMS-recognised subspecialty societies, and 14 affiliated international organisations across 40+ European countries, serving as the unified voice of European paediatrics in EU and WHO policy forums.

EAP's product portfolio centres on three educational assets: (1) the EBP-EAP Exam, a CESMA-accredited online proctored assessment of 120 Best-of-Five MCQs administered via ProctorU and the MCQ Online platform; (2) EAP Learning, a virtual classroom accessible via web and iOS/Android apps delivering interactive case-study modules priced at €4–8 per block; and (3) the Core Knowledge in Paediatrics (CKP) Course, an annual two-day online programme priced at €100–180 with group discounts up to 30%. Its underlying technology is conventional: a WordPress-based website, a custom learning platform, and standard proctoring/integrations (ProctorU, MCQ Online, MailerLite). Complementary programmes include Training Centre Accreditation, Strategic Advisory Groups (eight policy areas including REACH and Climate Change), the ExPAEDition resident exchange, and the EAPRASNET research network. Its core intangible asset is a validated question bank of nearly 800 exam items plus binding European Training Requirements (ETRs) for paediatrics and 14 subspecialties.

EAP's revenue model combines unit-priced exam fees (€170–550 depending on geography and income tier), course and module fees, membership dues from national societies, unrestricted sponsorship, and project-based grants from EU bodies (Innovative Immunisation Hubs, Coalition for Vaccination, CORE-MD). Distribution occurs primarily through the 53 national paediatric societies as a channel network, supplemented by self-serve digital registration and direct engagement with EU institutions, WHO Europe, UNICEF, and the EMA.

Name

European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP)

Legal name

European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP)

Website

https://eapaediatrics.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAP is a Belgian not-for-profit medical association and UEMS Paediatric Section representing 53 national paediatric societies across Europe. It delivers standardised paediatric training, the CESMA-accredited EBP-EAP Exam, the EAP Learning platform, and EU-level policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education and Certification

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK)

Keywords

• Paediatric medical education
• Physician certification services
• Medical training standards
• Professional medical associations
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. EBP-EAP Examination Fees: Online examination fees charged to paediatric trainees (€170-550 depending on location/income) and fully qualified paediatricians (€200-250). Revenue supports exam administration, proctoring, and question bank development.
2. Core Knowledge in Paediatrics Course: Annual 2-day online course with registration fees ranging from €100-180. Includes group discounts up to 30% for institutional registrations.
3. EAP Learning Case Studies: Individual case study modules sold at €4-8 per block through web/app platform. Revenue from educational content delivery.
4. Sponsorship and Partnerships: EAP accepts funding from organisations that align with its mission, including public bodies and private sponsors for specific projects. Funding must be unrestricted and unconditional per their code of conduct.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) is a non-profit professional association that delivers pan-European paediatric specialty certification through the European Board of Paediatrics (EBP-EAP) examination, harmonised European Training Requirements (ETRs), and accreditation of paediatric training centres. It also runs continuing medical education via the EAP Learning online platform and the Core Knowledge in Paediatrics (CKP) course for trainees and specialists across Europe.

Product overview

The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) operates as a professional medical association offering a unified platform of educational and professional development services for paediatricians across Europe. The core product portfolio includes the EBP-EAP Exam, a CESMA-accredited online examination for assessing paediatric training knowledge; EAP Learning, a mobile/web-based virtual classroom with interactive case studies; and the Core Knowledge in Paediatrics (CKP) Course, an annual online training programme. These are complemented by Strategic Advisory Groups addressing priority child health topics, European Training Requirements that serve as binding standards, training centre accreditation services, webinars, newsletters, and the ExPAEDition resident exchange programme. The organization represents 53 national paediatric societies across Europe and collaborates closely with UEMS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAP Learning: Virtual classroom application for paediatric trainees and professionals offering case studies, podcasts, and videos
• EBP-EAP Exam
• Core Knowledge in Paediatrics (CKP)
• ExPAEDition
• Paed-STEP

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 national paediatric societies represented across Europe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• EMA (European Medicines Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EMA-EAP collaboration includes Vaccine Essentials initiative and new Vaccine Confidence Advisory Group. Collaboration growing in areas of medicines for children and vaccination confidence.
• UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAP is the official Paediatric Section of UEMS, one of 43 specialist sections. This formal relationship gives EAP influence in EU political arena, enables voting rights in UEMS Council, and positions EAP within the broader structure of 1.6 million medical specialists represented by UEMS.
• CESMA (Council for European Specialist Medical Assessment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESMA is the European body tasked with monitoring training assessment in Europe. Involved with EBP-EAP exam from inception and provides accreditation, ensuring exam meets international standards for medical specialist assessments.
• WHO Regional Office for EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAP published position paper in June 2023 criticising WHO Europe's 5-year strategy for insufficient attention to children. WHO Europe agreed to develop 'European Strategy for Child and Adolescent Health and Well being' with EAP input. Close collaboration established in key areas of child health.
• European CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAP has participated in EU-funded projects including 'Innovative Immunisation Hubs', 'Coalition for Vaccination of European Healthcare Professionals', 'Reducing inequalities in vaccine uptake', and CORE-MD project for medical devices. EAP 'Vaccinate your child' campaign supported by Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides.
• UNICEFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAP collaborating with UNICEF on digital toolkit for child and adolescent health. EAP contributes to child health initiatives and advocacy aligned with UNICEF's global child health mission.
• European Paediatric Subspecialty Societies (14)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner14 UEMS-recognised subspecialty societies including ESPR, ESPNIC, ESPGHAN, ESPID, ESPE, AEP, SIOPE, EPNS and others collaborate on European Training Requirements, curricula development, and joint advocacy.
• Core-MD Project ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Horizon 2022 funded project (ID: 965246) translating expert scientific and clinical evidence on medical device evaluation into EU regulatory advice. EAP representative: Berthold Koletzko. Led by European Society of Cardiology and European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI): European specialty medical society in allergy/clinical immunology that, like EAP, operates a hybrid model of congresses, online learning resources, exams, and UEMS-aligned training standards. Comparable in governance structure, revenue model (membership + events + education), and European policy footprint.
• European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC): ECEMEA-aligned accreditation body that CME/CPD-accredits continuing medical education events across specialties. Comparable to EAP's CME/CPD accreditation function (~50 events per year) under the broader UEMS/CEESMA framework for European medical specialist education.

Others

• Union of European Medical Specialists – Council for European Specialist Medical Assessment (UEMS-CESMA): The UEMS body that accredits specialist assessments and granted CESMA accreditation to EAP's EBP-EAP exam. Comparable as the institutional counterpart that validates EAP's assessment authority; also accredits parallel exams from other European specialty societies.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP): UK medical royal college running MRCP examinations and accreditation functions analogous to EAP's EBP-EAP exam. Comparable as a long-established professional body with credentialing authority, although RCP operates at national rather than European level.
• European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): EAP's parent umbrella representing 1.6 million medical specialists across 43 sections. Comparable because UEMS sets the framework in which EAP's ETRs and training centre accreditations operate; together they define European specialist standards across all medical disciplines.

Direct peers

• European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN): One of the 14 UEMS-recognised subspecialty societies collaborating with EAP on European Training Requirements. Directly comparable as a European subspecialty body delivering congresses, training curricula, and CME to paediatric subspecialists within the same institutional framework.
• European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR): European scientific paediatric society collaborating with EAP on research and training standards. Comparable as a peer professional society serving overlapping paediatric audiences with complementary academic/scientific programming through the joint EAPRASnet research network.
• International Pediatric Association (IPA): Global paediatric federation of which EAP is an affiliated society. Comparable as the supranational paediatric association providing international policy representation, congresses, and education—mirroring EAP's role at the European rather than global level.
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH): The UK paediatric membership body that runs MRCPCH examinations and sets UK training standards. Directly comparable to EAP's EBP-EAP exam and European Training Requirements mandate, and a key partner in the European paediatric training ecosystem through UEMS.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): The US national paediatric professional association, operating parallel functions to EAP including continuing education, certification, policy advocacy, and clinical guidelines. AAP is the closest global analogue as the world's largest paediatric member organization with comparable exam (USMLE Step 2-based) and educational publishing lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EAPaediatrics
• Facebookfacebook.com/EAPaediatrics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-academy-of-paediatrics-eap
• Instagraminstagram.com/eapaediatrics

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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