Part AEBEEM UEMS

 

PART A EXAM DATES AND APPLICATION PERIOD for 2024

       Part A - 8 March                    Part A - 13 September         

 15 December 2023 to 15 January

       1 June to 1 July

 

About Part A Exam

Part A exam is the first step towards becoming a European Board Certified emergency medicine specialist. It assesses the knowledge base for Emergency Medicine practice, including basic sciences applied to Emergency Medicine.

The EBEEM exam offered by EUSEM leads to official certification recognised by the Emergency Medicine Examinations Reference Group for Europe (EMERGE) and the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

Part A exam is the official theoretical component of the exit exam for EM specialty training and supra specialty training in Flanders, Belgium. While the complete EBEEM exam is the official exit exam for EM specialty training in Malta.

In 2024, the Part A exam format will change to align with the new European Training Requirements (ETR) in Emergency Medicine. This change, from September onward, will see the exam expand to 200 MCQs, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of your knowledge. This adaptation underscores the relevance and currency of your training.

 

FORMAT AND STRUCTURE

WHAT CHANGES IN SEPTEMBER 2024

  • Duration: 5 hours. Two sessions of 2 hours, separated by a 1hour break.
  • Format: 200 “Single-Best” type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). 

WHAT DOESN’T CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER 2024

  • REMOTE participation: Part A is being held virtually on a dedicated online portal. The exam can be taken from any private place with a good and stable internet connection.
  • Eligibility criteria: All candidates (trainees and non-trainees) must have 18 months experience in Emergency Medicine to be eligible to apply for Part A EBEEM. More details on the eligibility page.
  • Preparing for the exam: visit the EUSEM Academy to access webcasts, learning quizzes and e-learning modules, and check our “Preparing for the EBEEM exam” page.

 

FEES

  • Pre-registration fee : €100 (non-refundable administrative fee)
  • Exam fees : detailed on the fees’ page (discount available for members)

 

How to apply

Before starting an application, carefully read the EBEEM eligibility requirementsregulations, terms and conditions and preparation guidance.

Step 1 to 4 must be completed before the application deadline, 01 July 2024.

  • Step 1: Go to your MyEUSEM account or create one (free) https://eusem.org/register
  • Step 2: Click on the “Apply” button at the top of this page
  • Step 3: Fill in the requested information and pay the 100€ pre-registration fees (non-refundable administrative fee).
  • Step 4: Once you’ve paid the 100€ admin fee, you will receive a confirmation email in which you will find a link to submit the following documents.
    • Copy of passport
    • CV in English
    • Current medical licence to practice by National governing body (example: GMC, SCFHS…)
    • The Candidate supervisor form with months in Emergency Medicine, signed by supervisor/head of department/clinical lead/head of training programme. Please use the specific form and underline how many years of experience in the EM you have (minimum 18 months)
    • Evidence of CPD over the past 2 years for non-trainees only
  • Step 5: Your application will now be reviewed. If successful, you will receive a confirmation email by 10 July 2024.
  • Step 6: Pay the tuition fees. Details on the fees’ page

 

Resit and Transfer Candidates

Candidates will be entitled to re-apply for the examination for six (6) attempts, each Part A and B, including the first attempt.

If you have sat the EBEEM Part A within the past 12 months, or have been approved to sit the exam in the past 12 months but have failed to do so, you can submit a simplified application, please contact EUSEM staff at 

  • Candidates must apply using the same email as previously used (email used for past official correspondence with EUSEM). 
  • The same fees apply to resitting candidates.