Marseille, FrAnce from 8-11 september 2013

The VIIth Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress took place in Marseille, France, in the 'Palais des Congrès et des Expositions de Marseille'.

The congress was organised on behalf of the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EuSEM), the American Academy for Emergency Medicine (AAEM) and the French Society for Emergency Medicine (SFMU).

2013’s Main theme was ‘Simulation in Emergency Medicine’. A range of activities and sessions have been organised to explore, experience and discuss various applications of simulation, its implementation and its evaluation in our professional domain.

Christoph Dodt and Abdo Khoury were in the run for Vice-Presidency.

In the election period they both managed to mobilize their followers which ended in the following results:

Christoph Dodt - 105 votes

Abdo Khoury - 100 votes

The results were close. We congratulate Christoph Dodt with his new position, starting after the General Assembly on the 11th of September, and we look forward to future collaboration.

We thank Abdo Khoury for all the accomplishments he made. 

Candidates are strongly advised to prepare adequately for the examination by following the European Curriculum of Emergency Medicine, and by consulting current Emergency Medicine textbooks, as well as current important international guidelines. Candidates should note that the examination primarily uses the latest edition of Judith Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide as the reference text, as well as

• ESC guidelines since 2010: Atrial fibrillation, ACS non-ST elevation, acute cardiac failure
• SIGN guidelines since 2010: antithrombotics
• NICE guidelines since 2010: epilepsy, acute GI bleeding, venous thromboembolic disease, headaches, anaphylaxis
• European Resuscitation Council guidelines since 2010
• Ultrasound-specific resources: Ma, Mateer, Blaivas: "Emergency Ultrasound", McGraw Hill

​EBEEM candidates and their training instructors should become familiar with the European Curriculum that is approved by the UEMS Board.

Also see the sample multiple choice questions, of the type you would expect to find on the Part A exam.

Additional resources: www.lucem.info provides a structured way to assess patients with a given chief complaint, it incorporates some clinical decision rules to evaluate the probability of certain diagnoses, and a stepwise approach to specific procedures and examinations.

Curriculum+

EUSEM's Education Committee developed the document Curriculum+. This is a list of free online learning materials based on the Curriculum.

Find it here 

EUSEM Academy

EUSEM launched an e-learning platform, the EUSEM Academy, with webcasts, learning quizzes and e-learning modules. 

There is a special section that focuses on e-learning modules that are based on the curriculum. The contents will grow steadily with every EUSEM congress.

Only EUSEM members have access to the full content, but also some content is freely available if you create a free MyEUSEM account. 

Next Examiners Workshop - 29 February 2024 (virtual)

                 Application period                       

15 December 2023 to 15 January 2024

 About the Workshop

During this full day of remote training, Emergency Medicine specialists are given the opportunity to develop and improve their skills as examiners for the European Board Examination for Emergency Medicine. It is also a unique opportunity to take on new roles, progress in your career and develop a European network of peers.

Format and Structure :

• 1 full day remote training
• Interactive training with demos, discussion and group work
• Personalised feedback on the assigned preparatory work (see below)
• Limited number of participants to facilitate discussion and interaction

Participants will learn about:

• The principles of assessment and adult learning
• What makes a good MCQ? From curriculum mapping, to selecting and writing questions
• Review of the clinical tools used
• Practice of Structure Oral Examination (SOE)

Preparatory work:

• Before the workshop, participants will be asked to submit an assignment consisting of MCQs or an examination scenario

Administrative Fee:

• €100 (non-refundable)

The EBEEM exam in short

The European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) is a two-part examination designed to confirm the candidate’s suitability for independent practice as an Emergency Physician within any country in the European Union.

The examination consists of a multiple-choice exam, (Part A) and a clinical exam that currently includes structured clinical (SCE) and oral (SOE) scenarios (Part B). The Part B format will change to SOEs only in 2024.

More info about EBEEM exam on the main page

How to Apply and Become an Examiner?

1. Be a EUSEM member
2. Register for the next Examiners workshop – taking place on 29 February 2024

In your application you will need to provide the following documents:

• a personal statement indicating your current responsibilities for training, education and assessment of others including instructor status, and evidence of examining elsewhere
• a letter of support from clinical director/head of department permitting activity for examination and training, and confirming that you currently practice in Europe
• evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) (courses attended, lectures given, etc.)
• a certificate of specialisation in EM and/or your registration number from the national register
• a copy of your FEBEM or EBCEM certificate
• the signed EBEEM Examiner Responsibilities Agreement (click to download)

Who should apply ?

Essential criteria:

• Must be in active practice in Emergency Medicine (including paediatrics) as a specialist / consultant in Europe, full time for the last 3 years
• Must be doctors recognised as specialist/consultant or equivalent in Emergency Medicine in the country where they trained, or the European country in which they work
• Must have evidence of up to date continuing professional development in the last three years
• Must be able to demonstrate competence and credibility in assessing the performance of trainees including evidence in, and experience of, competency-based assessment
• Must have support from their head of department to undertake the examination work (minimum of four days each year)
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English
• Must be a Member in good standing of EUSEM

Desirable criteria:

• Has completed a training programme in Emergency Medicine, including paediatrics
• Has completed a postgraduate qualification related to Emergency Medicine and have the FEBEM or EBCEM qualification
• Can provide evidence of teaching and training junior doctors in Emergency Medicine, including paediatrics

Selection

• The form and evidence will be reviewed by the EBEEM exam board, the Emergency Medicine Examinations Reference Group for Europe (EMERGE), and proposed to the UEMS Section for Emergency Medicine for endorsement

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXAMINERS

Examiners play a crucial role in determining the appropriate standard for the examination and setting the pass mark at the right level.

Examiners must therefore be active in Emergency Medicine in Europe and also understand the purpose of the EBEEM, be familiar with the assessment tools and have training in the application of those tools to the required standard.

Examiners are responsible for:

• Producing educational content

- writing 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) per year for the Part A Exam

OR designing 1 clinical station for the Part B Exam per year

• Taking part in the preparation of the EBEEM exam (preparatory meetings and rehearsals)
• Actively participating in the EBEEM exams, first as observer then as examiner (minimum of 6 days over 2 years/4 diets)

• Teaching on future Examiner Training workshops

The operational development and implementation of the EBEEM is undertaken by the Emergency Medicine Examination Reference Group for Europe (EMERGE).

Part A Exam

Fees for the Part A exam are as follows:
​€100 pre-registration fee plus one of the following:

• EUSEM non-member: €600
• Working in a country of which the national society is EUSEM member: €500
• EUSEM member: €400
• EUSEM member in training: €250 (not applicable to associate members. Associate members are members from outside of Europe)

Note: In order to  benefit from a reduced exam registration fee, candidates are invited to apply for EUSEM membership.

Being a member means enjoying also other benefits, as mentioned on the EUSEM membership page.  

Part B Exam

Fees for the Part B exam are as follows:

Pre-registration fee: €100

Exam fee:

• EUSEM non-member: €600
• Working in a country of which the national society is EUSEM member: €500
• EUSEM member: €450
• EUSEM member in training: €300 (not applicable to associate members Associate members are members from outside of Europe)

 Part B Candidate Feedback from November 2023 exam is accessible HERE

NEXT Part B Exam Dates for 2024 (Virtual exam)

  14 to 16 June 2024

 15 to 16 November 2024 - A new exam format will be introduced soon; find more details below.

application dates & deadlines for 2024

      Part B - June                 Part B - November    

exam objectives

Part B assesses the clinical skills, behaviours and knowledge required for independent practice in adults and children, including pre-hospital care as described in the curriculum. Any presentation or diagnosis that is referenced in the curriculum may be included in the examination material. This part of the examination presents scenarios to the candidate, who is expected to manage the scenarios. The scenarios encompass a range of situations, including:

• Leadership of resuscitation
• Direct clinical evaluation of patients
• Discussion of difficult situations with simulated patients, relatives, and staff
• Interpretation of clinical data and discussion of management plans by structured oral questioning
• Demonstration of clinical skills
• Education and training of others around clinical situations

The exam consists of 4 structured clinical (OSCE) stations and 4 structured oral (viva) stations. They will last 10 minutes each, and you will have 5 minutes in between for reading instructions. There are also 2 rest stations. Some candidates will begin or end on a rest station.

Each station or scenario is judged independently and candidates are expected to pass at least 6 out of 8 scenarios. There is a minimum of two examiners present at each station.

Completion: Candidates who pass both parts of the exam will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at EUSEM'S annual European Congress on Emergency Medicine. The highest scoring candidates will receive special recognition.

FORMAT AND STRUCTURE - JUNE 2024

Duration : 2.5hours

Remote participation: Part B is being held virtually. The exam can be taken from any private place with a good and stable internet connection.

Format : 8 exam stations of 15 minutes each (5minutes preparation / 10minutes examination), and 2 rest stations of 15 minutes each

• 4 Structured Oral Examinations (SOEs)
• 4 Structured Clinical Examination (SCEs)
• Candidates will rotate between the different stations, there is a minimum of two examiners present in each station

Completion: Each station or scenario is judged independently and candidates are expected to pass at least 6 out of 8 scenarios. 

Candidates who pass both parts of the exam will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at EUSEM'S annual European Congress on Emergency Medicine. The highest scoring candidates will receive special recognition.

Candidates are allowed a maximum of six (6) attempts in total for each part of the exam.

The Part B exam should be completed within 4 years of successful Part A completion.

New Format and Structure - Starting From November 2024

 WHAT CHANGES IN NOVEMBER 2024 ?

Duration: 2 hours

Format : 6 exam stations of 20 minutes each (5minutes preparation / 15minutes examination)

• 6 Structured Oral Examinations (SOEs)
• No more Structured Clinical Examination (SCEs)

Completion : candidates are expected to pass at least 5 out of 6 scenarios. 

WHAT DOESN’T CHANGE IN NOVEMBER 2024 ?

Remote participation: Part B is being held virtually. The exam can be taken from any private place with a good and stable internet connection.

Completion: Each station or scenario is judged independently. Candidates who pass both parts of the exam will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony at EUSEM'S annual European Congress on Emergency Medicine. The highest scoring candidates will receive special recognition.

 Candidates are allowed a maximum of six (6) attempts in total for each part of the exam.

The Part B exam should be completed within 4 years of successful Part A completion.

FEES

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

EUSEM membership discount is only applicable if it was purchased before exam registration. No refunds will be made if membership has been purchased later.

How to APPLY

Before starting your application, be sure that you've read the eligibility criteria, regulations and terms and conditions and preparation guidance and code of conduct.

Step 1 to 4 must be completed before the application deadline, 15 April 2024.

Important: limited seats available, spots will be fill-in on a first come first served basis.

• Step 1: Connect to your MyEUSEM, using the same account as for Part A
• 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.
  • Result of Part A 
  • Copy of passport
  • CV in English
  • Current medical licence to practice by National governing body (example: GMC, SCFHS…)
  • Candidate supervisor form with months in EM, signed by supervisor/head of department/clinical lead/ head of training programme including EM Months (Evidence of having worked for at least 60 months full time in EM)*
  • Copy of EM diploma or Evidence of enrolment with an EM training programme that includes: Country of EM training programme and Scheduled date of end of training
• Step 5: Your application will now be reviewed. If successful, you will receive a confirmation email by 29 April 2024 .
• Step 6: Pay the tuition fees. Details on the fees’ page

Resit candidates

 Please use the same MyEUSEM profile you used at your previous exam registration.

If you have sat or registered to the Part B exam in the past 12 months you don’t need to re-submit all documents again just copy of medical license. 

PART A EXAM DATES AND APPLICATION PERIOD for 2024

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 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.

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. 

IMPORTANT information  (Update March 2024)

A new format will be implemented for both Part A and Part B in the second half of 2024. From June 2024 on, Part B will only consist of SOEs (no more SCEs), and Part A will be extended to 200 MCQs.

Details for each new format are available on their respective pages. You can address your questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What is the EBEEM?

The European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) is developed and implemented by EMERGE (Emergency Medicine Examination Reference Group in Europe). EMERGE is a joint-committee of EUSEM and the UEMS Section of Emergency Medicine. It is a two-part examination designed to confirm the candidate’s suitability for independent practice as an emergency physician within any country in the European Union. The examination assesses the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for the clinical practice of Emergency Medicine at the level of the specialist or consultant engaged in independent practice. This confirms that the successful candidate is able to provide clinical leadership in the emergency department.

Why take the EBEEM?

The European Board exam has been running for many years now and has an increasing number of applications from a global range of countries, including many European countries. However there remain some concerns about the purpose of the Board exam and for some people uncertainty of the legal standing of the EBEEM.

There are clear advantages to the individual of success in the EBEEM:

• Institutions may elect to require success in the EBEEM for specialist/ consultant appointment.
• Institutions may utilise success in the EBEEM to differentiate between two applicants for the same post
• Training authorities may use the EBEEM (preparation and success) as part of the criteria for the accreditation process of training sites
• Individual departments may use success as a marker for promotion, e.g. for the successful candidate to be promoted to head of the department
• Countries without an existing formal exit exam may choose to use the EBEEM as their final exam for completion of training
• Success in Part A can be used as in-training evaluation to assess the progress of trainees in a training programme
• Training programmes may use success in the EBEEM to validate their training programme

 This is a European exam with focus on European candidates. To ensure that the focus is maintained on Europe we encourage as many European trainees as possible to participate.

Status of European postgraduate medical assessments

Regarding the legal standing of these postgraduate medical exams, the "UEMS-CESMA Guideline for the organisation of European postgraduate medical assessments" states:

• European postgraduate medical assessments are to be considered as a quality mark unless otherwise recognised by a national competent authority (NCA). Unless full NCA recognition has been obtained, the European postgraduate medical assessments will be considered complementary to the national examination.
• European postgraduate medical assessments will facilitate mobility of medical practitioners throughout the European Union (EU) by assessing specialist knowledge at an agreed EU standard. Furthermore, the European examinations will enable benchmarking of candidates against their European colleagues in other EU countries.
• However, passing a European postgraduate medical assessment will NOT imply a licence to practise. It is only the NCA that will be able to provide such a licence. Nevertheless, where full NCA recognition of a qualification applies, the European postgraduate medical assessments may provide a means for the NCA to determine eligibility for a licence to practise.

This statement is written by the members of EMERGE and designed to help Emergency Physicians in Europe to understand the importance and value of taking this specialist exam in Emergency Medicine. This is particularly relevant for countries where there is currently no exit exam at the end of training.

Success in the EBEEM does not confer a legal right to work as either a non-specialist (general medical registration) or specialist in any of the European countries (as you can see in the UEMS-CESMA guidelines). This is still dependent on the requirements of the national competent authorities.

Status of EBEEM AS AN OFFICIAL EXIT EXAM 

The full EBEEM exam, Part A and Part B, is the official exit exam of EM specialty training in Malta.

The Part A exam is the official theoretical part of the exit exam of EM specialty training and supra specialty training in Flanders, Belgium.