Professional Certification

PCHEORProfessional Certification in Health Economics & Outcomes Research

A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, the professional certification body of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising professionals who translate clinical evidence into economic value: the analysts and strategists behind cost-effectiveness models, outcomes studies, and the reimbursement decisions that determine which medicines and health technologies reach patients.

EUSTM Academy
PCHEOR
Professional certification award
Assessment
Two pathways
Global Community
60+ countries
Credential
PCHEOR postnominal
Why It Matters

Certification Benefits

Every medicine and health technology must now prove not only that it works — but that it is worth it. The PCHEOR title is a clear, verifiable signal that you speak the language of value fluently: to payers, HTA bodies, and the boardroom.

1Use the PCHEOR postnominal title on your CV, LinkedIn, and professional correspondence — a permanent, portable mark of recognised expertise.
2Demonstrate your competency to design, conduct, and critically appraise economic evaluations — cost-effectiveness, budget-impact, and patient-reported outcomes studies.
3Strengthen your profile for roles in pharma, biotech, consultancies, HTA agencies, payers, and academic centres.
4Increase your visibility for senior roles in HEOR, market access, and pricing & reimbursement.
5Support your eligibility for consultancy and advisory roles in value demonstration and access strategy.
6Stand out in a competitive global job market with a credential from a European scientific society.
7Receive an official PCHEOR certificate issued by the EUSTM Academy under EUSTM accreditation.
8Hold a verifiable credential that employers and collaborators can confirm at any time.
Who Should Apply

Who Should Apply?

PCHEOR is designed for professionals who measure, model, or negotiate the value of health technologies — across industry, payer, academic, and policy settings. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:

Certification Categories

Two pathways to certification

After you submit the PCHEOR Application Form, the EUSTM Academy Educational Board reviews each application and assigns one of two categories based on your background, experience, and qualifications.

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Category 1

Experience Pathway

For professionals with 3 or more years of relevant health-economics, outcomes-research, market-access, or health-policy experience — CV-based evaluation, no examination required.

  • Background & experience review — relevance and depth in economic evaluation and outcomes research.
  • Evidence of contribution, analytical rigour, and the quality of your professional statement.
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Category 2

Examination Pathway

For early-career professionals or those transitioning into health economics and outcomes research — certification granted upon passing a qualifying online examination.

  • Qualifying online examination covering core HEOR competencies — proctored online and available year-round.
  • Results within two weeks; a pass mark is required to qualify for certification.
Application Process

Five steps to certification

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Submit Application

Complete the secure online application form and upload your CV. There is no application fee — your submission goes straight to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board for review.

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Board Review

The EUSTM Academy Educational Board reviews your application and assigns Category 1 or 2.

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Assessment

Category 1: portfolio evaluation. Category 2: qualifying online examination.

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Conditions & Fee

Sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee.

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Certificate Awarded

Receive your PCHEOR certificate and the right to use the postnominal title.

Certification Fees

PCHEOR Certification Fee

CategoryInitial FeeRenewal
High-income countries€400€400 / year
Middle-income countries€325€325 / year
Low-income countries€250€250 / year

Country tiers follow the World Bank income classification. Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in health economics and outcomes research and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.

Begin your PCHEOR certification journey

Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — with no application fee — to begin your formal recognition as a certified health economics and outcomes research professional.

Start Your Application

For further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].

Disclaimer: PCHEOR is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy and accredited by EUSTM. It is not equivalent to an educational degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted solely on the applicant's professional profile as assessed by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.