EBEEM Exams

Overview

The European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) is a two-part exam that assesses a candidate's knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for the clinical practice of emergency medicine. Here is a guide to the EBEEM exam in 2024. Dates below are historical; check EUSEM for current exam dates and application periods.

Part A Exam

• Format: 200 single-best multiple-choice questions

• Duration: Five hours (two sessions of two hours, separated by a one-hour break)

• Remote Participation: Can be taken virtually from any private place with a stable internet connection

• Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have 18 months of experience in emergency medicine

• Application Deadline: July 1, 2024

• Exam Date: September 13, 2024 (Visit the EUSEM website for detailed exam dates)

Part B Exam

• Current format: Six structured oral examinations (SOEs)

• Current duration: 2 hours (six 20-minute stations)

• Remote Participation: Can be taken virtually from any private place with a stable internet connection

• Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed Part A and have at least 60 months of experience in emergency medicine

• Application Deadlines: April 15, 2024 (for June exam), September 15, 2024 (for November exam)

• Exam Dates: June 14-16, 2024, and November 15-16, 2024 (Visit the EUSEM website for detailed exam dates)

Resources

Part A:

• Rosh Review: Fast facts in emergency medicine and Qbank

• Student PRN Qbank

• Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine Manual: As per EUSEM website recommendations

Part B:

• Resuscitation Experience and Knowledge: Essential as most of the stations are viva-based

• Previous Feedback and Past Stations: Available on the EUSEM website for reference

• Relevant Courses: ATLS, PALS, NRP

• Skills: Systemic emergencies, psychiatric emergency management, administration skills (e.g., triage scenarios, conflict resolution, difficult communication, teaching scenarios)

EUSEM Academy:

• Offerings: Webcasts, learning quizzes, and e-learning modules to prepare for the exam

• Curriculum + Resources: A list of free online learning materials based on the European Curriculum of Emergency Medicine

• Sample Questions: Sample multiple-choice questions are available on the EUSEM website to help prepare for the exam

Reference: Preparing for the exam

Fees

• Details: Visit EUSEM website

• Discounts: Apply for EUSEM membership first, then apply for Part A to get special discounts. Additionally, there are discounts for candidates from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

References

• EBEEM Brochure

• EUSEM Registration