PART A EXAM DATES AND APPLICATION PERIODs for 2026
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Spring Part A Exam: Thursday 26 March 2026 |
Fall Part A Exam: Friday 11 September 2026 |
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Application period : 15 December 2025 - 15 January 2026 |
Application period: 8 May 2026 - 8 June 2026 |
About Part A Exam
Part A exam assesses the knowledge base for Emergency Medicine practice, including basic sciences applied to Emergency Medicine.
Part A exam is the official theoretical component of the exit exam for EM specialty training and supra specialty training in Flanders, Belgium. The complete EBEEM exam is the official exit exam for EM specialty training in Malta.
What's the cut score for the EBEEM Part A?
The cut score for each Part A exam is defined using the Angoff Method and can differ from one exam to another.
The Angoff method is a widely used procedure for standard setting in exams, particularly high-stakes professional certification and licensure tests. It is a criterion-referenced, standard-setting method used to determine the passing cut score and is therefore based on the specific content and difficulty of the exam.
For the EBEEM exam, the process involves a panel of experts (minimum 10), each of whom reviews and rates each item – Single Best Answers MCQs. The Angoff process results in a recommended raw cut score—the score the panel estimates a minimally competent candidate would earn. The pre-determined cut score is reviewed and confirmed during adjudication of the exam following each sitting.
FORMAT AND STRUCTURE
- Duration: 5 hours. Two papers of 2 hours, separated by a 1hour break.
- Format: 200 “Single-Best” type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- 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 requirements, regulations, terms and conditions and preparation guidance.
Step 1 to 4 must be completed before the application deadline
- 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 two weeks after the application period closes.
- 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.