EBN - European Board of Neurology Examination
General Information
The European Board Examination in Neurology is considered to be a tool for the assessment of neurological training and for boosting its standards. It is an important step towards further harmonisation in European neurology.
Successful candidates from all over the world are conferred the title "Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN)"
The exam is unified based on European Training Requirements in Neurology and EAN Guidelines. It consists of a step 1 written part testing (handling) knowledge, and a step 2 oral part testing other competencies from the CanMEDS roles.
The exam was held in 2009 for the very first time and since then 752 candidates passed the exam.
Joint Education Board
The European Board Examination in Neurology is a joint assignment of both EAN and UEMS SN/EBN via the Joint Education Board (JEB). Since establishing the JEB, cooperation in this regard is conducted via the board and has a designed framework.
EBN Exam 2023
15th European Board Examination in Neurology 2023
The EBN Exam exists of two partial exams (written and oral) and both will be held ONLINE only for the first time.
Written exam: May 19, 2023
Oral exam: May 12 & May 13, 2023
Deadlines:
Early bird application deadline: January 15, 2023
Final application deadline: March 01, 2023
Deadline for submitting workpieces (CAT, Essay) for the oral examination: March 5, 2023
Please find more information about the EBN Exam and the Application Process on the Website of UEMS-SN: UEMS Section of Neurology - European Board Examination (uems-neuroboard.org)
Discounts and Funding
EAN RRFS, Full and Corresponding members, who participate in the exam, receive 20% discount on their congress registration.
All other exam participants and examiners receive a 10% discount off their congress registration fee.
The Resident and Research Fellow Section awards eight grants of 250€ each year to RRFS members that successfully passed the Board exam.
Candidates for the grant must provide the following documents:
- Short CV (up to 3 pages)
- Copy of passport (in an attached picture file)
- Proof document that their application for the EBN examination is accepted
- Statement that they did not receive other financial support
To apply for the grant, please contact rrfs(at)ean.org.
JEB Examination Committee
In order to effectively organise the continually thriving exam, the Examination Committee has been established. This committee is a working group of the Joint Education Board that will coordinate and conduct all activities concerning the exam, from collecting and supervising questions to management of the examination on-site. The nomination is for at least two years.
