PART A EXAM DATES AND APPLICATION PERIOD for 2024
| Exam day: 13 September 2024 |
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Applications: 1 June to 1 July |
About Part A Exam
Part A exam assesses the knowledge base for Emergency Medicine practice, including basic sciences applied to Emergency Medicine.
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In September 2024, the format of the Part A exam changes to align with the new European Training Requirements (ETR) in Emergency Medicine. Detailed information under "format and structure". |
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.
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 requirements, regulations, 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.