“I have been serving EAPCI since 2017. The experience, trajectory and success were based on an incredible cooperation among colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
I look forward to continue to serve EAPCI as president ”
Rui Teles, MD, PhD, FESC & FACC
Message from Rui Campante Teles
My goals
International Cooperation and Networking
Partnerships and collaboration among all countries and stakeholders to
exchange knowledge, share best practices, and drive innovation in
the 57 ESC allied countries.
Example: Biannual digital conferences with the 57 allied countries WG and Associations
Enhancing Professional Development, Training and Certification in close cooperation and coordination with PCR
EAPCI certification program, opportunities for all, career perspectives, reward
excellence and support comprehensive educational
programs.
Example: Global Country Mutual Recognition Program for EAPCI Training and Certification
Quality Improvement, Innovation and Patient-Centered Care
Affordable research, data standards, enhance the quality interventions,
prioritize patient safety, monitor outcomes, foster adoption of technologies and
techniques, advocate for patient-centered care and access to information.
Example: EAPCI scientific investigation endorsement policy & research project
Sustainability, Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct
Reduce disparities, ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness, decreaee
healthcare waste, promote professional conduct, transparency,
and accountability.
Example: Action measures on European patient access and professional disparities in our field
Advocacy, Lobbying and Digital Awareness
EAPCI scientific documents, awareness about interventions among decision
stakeholders, support access to care and reimbursement for
procedures.
Example: EU advocacy and lobbying program
My track record
EXPERIENCE
ESC / APIC
President APIC 2015-2017
Valve For Life Portugal Champion since 2017
National Registries Coordinator 2017-2021
ESC Education Committee member 2018-2022
EAPCI BOARD COMMITTEES
Training & Certification Co-chair 2018-2020
Training & Certification Chair 2020-2022
International Affairs Co-chair 2022-2024
ACHIEVEMENTS
PUBLICATIONS
ESC Core Curriculum (CC) 2020
EAPCI CC in Interventional Cardiology 2020
ESC Quality Indicators for TAVI 2023
EAPCI CC For Percutaneous SHD Interventions 2024
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
EAPCI Certification in IC, part A (exam) & B practice
ESC and Sub-Specialty Endorsement Task Force
EAPCI and ESC Online Coaching Program
2VRT MEETING
Course Director since 2009
www.2vrt.pt
57 ESC National Cardiac Societies