The UEMS/Board and Section of Neurology is establishing a European Board Examination in neurology from 2009 onwards. This will be part of a European quality circle to improve and boost the training and education of neurology in Europe.
The first examination will take place during the 19th Meeting of the ENS, on Friday, June 19, 2009.
The examination consists of two parts. A written part is based on a multiple choice test and an oral examination, where 4 cases with structured questions and answers will have to be answered. Extra points can be obtained by presenting an own case or his or her scientific work achieved during training.
As the European countries have their own qualification systems, the UEMS/EBN examination will have no legal power but may be considered as a significant mark of excellence. For the future it is hoped that countries which have no qualification system yet will adopt this examination as their standard. The successful candidates of the UEMS/EBN will be awarded the title ‘Fellow of the European Board of Neurology’.
The details and registration procedure are announced on the UEMS/EBN website (www.uems-neuroboard.org). In the first phase of the examination only candidates from EU countries are eligible, and they must either have passed their national examination or have a confirmation of their national society, that they are eligible to do so. This national confirmation will also take into account the practical skills. Thus, the UEMS/EBN examination will be a three step process consisting of national certification, and the written and oral UEMS/EBN test.
