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 850 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 2026
18th European Board Examination in Neurology 2026
The EBN Exam exists of two partial exams (written and oral) and both will be held ONLINE only.
Dates:
Oral Examination: May 08 & May 09, 2026
Written Examination: May 15, 2026
Deadlines:
Early bird application deadline: January 25, 2026
Final application deadline: March 08, 2026
Deadline for submitting workpieces (CAT, Essay) for the oral examination: March 08, 2026
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.
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 online. The nomination is for at least two years.