European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine
Exam Date - 8th Sep 2023
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What is the European Board Exam in Emergency Medicine?
The European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) is a comprehensive assessment jointly delivered by the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) and the European Board for Emergency Medicine (EBEM). Its purpose is to evaluate the competence of physicians practising emergency medicine throughout Europe and to ensure their compliance with the necessary standards. This examination comprises two main components: Part A, which involves a Multiple-Choice Assessment, and Part B, which assesses Clinical Skills. Together, these components provide a thorough evaluation of the physicians' knowledge and abilities in the field of emergency medicine.
Part A is designed to assess the theoretical knowledge and understanding of emergency medicine. It aims to evaluate the candidate's ability to apply medical knowledge and clinical reasoning to emergency situations. This part of the examination typically consists of multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of emergency medicine, including clinical presentations, diagnostic tests, treatment options, and management strategies. The objective of Part A is to assess the candidate's knowledge base and their ability to make informed decisions in emergency medicine scenarios.
Part B of the EBEEM focuses on the candidate's clinical skills and their ability to demonstrate practical competence in emergency medicine. This component assesses the candidate's ability to perform essential clinical procedures, manage critically ill patients, and communicate effectively in emergency situations. The objective of Part B is to evaluate the candidate's practical skills, including clinical examination, procedural competence, patient management, and communication skills.
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Passing the EBEEM is a significant achievement for emergency medicine doctors, as it demonstrates their competency and can lead to certification in Europe. It is also recognised as a requirement for practising emergency medicine in several European countries and by various international organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Success in the EBEEM offers clear benefits to individuals, such as:
- Institutions may require successful completion of the EBEEM exam for specialist or consultant appointments.
- Institutions may use the EBEEM exam results to differentiate between two applicants competing for the same position.
- Training authorities may consider the preparation and success in the EBEEM exam as part of the criteria for accrediting training sites.
- Departments may use success in the EBEEM exam as a benchmark for promotion, such as promoting the successful candidate to head of the department.
- Countries without a formal exit exam may choose to adopt the EBEEM exam as their final exam for completing their training.
- Success in Part A of the EBEEM exam can serve as an evaluation tool to monitor trainee progress in a training programme.
- Training programmes may use success in the EBEEM exam as a means to validate their training programme.
Part A Examination
To be eligible for Part A of the EBEEM examination, both trainees and non-trainees must possess a minimum of 18 months of experience in Emergency Medicine. Trainees have the flexibility to include experience in related areas, such as intensive care, if it is a part of their training programme. The content of the examination is aligned with the European Training Requirements, which have been officially approved by the UEMS.
Required documents for both specialists and trainees include:
- A copy of the passport*
- A CV written in English*
- A current medical licence to practise from the governing body (e.g., GMC, SCFHS)*
- A candidate supervisor form signed by the supervisor, head of department, clinical lead, or head of the training programme. The form should indicate the number of months of experience in emergency medicine, which should be a minimum of 36 months.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the past two years (not required for trainees).
- A copy of the EM diploma or evidence of enrolment in an EM training programme, which includes the country of the EM training programme and the scheduled end date of training.
Part B Examination
To be eligible for the Part B exam, candidates must have passed the EBEEM Part A exam within the previous four years. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be at the end of a minimum five-year training programme in Emergency Medicine following the European Curriculum.
- Have worked full-time in an emergency department for at least five years and recognised by the National Government of the country as a specialist in emergency medicine.
- For physicians working in countries where the specialty of emergency medicine does not exist, provide evidence in a portfolio of competence in the full range of the curriculum. This may consist of a combination of logbook cases, evidence of continuing professional development (courses, e-learning), evidence of training delivered in a range of topics, audit projects, etc., and having worked in emergency medicine for at least five years.
Required documents include:
- Result letter of passing Part A*
- Copy of passport*
- CV in English*
- Current medical licence to practise with medical registration number by governing body (e.g. GMC, SCFHS)*
- Candidate supervisor form with months in Emergency Medicine, signed by supervisor/head of department/clinical lead/head of training programme.
- Copy of Emergency Medicine diploma or evidence of enrolment with an Emergency Medicine training programme that includes country of EM training programme and scheduled date of end of training.
Note: The documents marked with an asterisk (*) are compulsory.
Candidates are strongly recommended to adequately prepare for the exam by adhering to the European Curriculum of Emergency Medicine and consulting up-to-date emergency medicine textbooks and international guidelines. It is essential to note that the exam mainly employs the most recent version of Judith Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide as the reference text, alongside:
- ESC Guidelines since 2010: Atrial fibrillation, ACS non-ST elevation, acute cardiac failure
- SIGN Guidelines since 2010: antithrombotics
- European Resuscitation Council guidelines since 2010
- Ultrasound-specific resources: Ma, Mateer, Blaivas: "Emergency Ultrasound", McGraw Hill.
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Topics Covered in our EBEEM Resource
The European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine consists of two components: Part A (Multiple-Choice Assessment) and Part B (Clinical Skills Assessment). This question bank is designed specifically for Part A (Multiple-Choice Assessment) of the European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM), and is the first and largest online resource of its kind.
Consisting of 750 single-best type MCQs, this online question bank is divided into categories reflective of the Emergency Medicine EBEEM (Part A) examination. By working through each category, you'll be able to identify your strengths and work on your areas for improvement before sitting the actual exam. The topics covered in our EBEEM question bank include the following:
Cardiac arrest, heart, circulation & vascular
Airway, lung, breathing
Brain
Spinal cord & peripheral nervous system
Eye
Ear-nose-throat
Gastrointestinal
Hepatobiliary & pancreas
Urogenital
Obstetric & gynaecological
Musculoskeletal
Skin & soft tissue
Haematology & coagulation
Metabolism, endocrinology, auto-immune
Infection
Poisoning
Psychiatry
Trauma
Exposure to external factors
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Disability
Point-of-care ultrasound
Oral & maxillofacial
Genitourinary
Radiology
Research methods
Ethics & research
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EBEEM Resource Authors
Meet the authors who have contributed to our question bank so far! Our entire faculty have the right experience, qualifications and expertise that make them the perfect candidates to write high-quality, relevant material for our EBEEM revision.
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Dr Atif Asrar
I completed my MBBS in 2010 from Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. My postgraduate internal medicine training comprises training in Pakistan and Ireland as a part of the Health Service Executive Ireland & College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan scholarship programme.
I have always been interested in medical education and am involved in teaching medical students and training junior doctors in Pakistan. I have also been an author of various question banks and review books for undergraduate medical students in Pakistan.
I have been working for the NHS for the last 5 years. Initially, I began working as a Registrar and Specialist in Acute Medicine, and am currently working as Consultant in Acute & Internal Medicine. My area of interest is acute kidney injury and, as the Clinical Lead for Acute Kidney Injury in my Trust, I am also involved in improving the acute kidney injury service and patients' care.
Prof Atul Kalhan
I’m a Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and an Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
I completed my graduation and post-graduation (MD Medicine) at the University of Delhi with a thesis on thyroid dysfunction. Following this, I had the opportunity to research neuroendocrine tumours, for which I was awarded an MD from Cardiff University. For this research, I won prizes at the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (2009), the UK & Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (2008) and the British Endocrine Society (2009 and 2011 respectively) annual meetings.
I’m the editor of ‘Best of Five MCQs for the Endocrinology and Diabetes SCE’ published in February 2015, which remains one of the most widely read books by diabetes and endocrinology trainees in the UK. I have also published editorials/articles in peer-reviewed journals, and contributed to book chapters on neuroendocrine tumours, thyroid and parathyroid disorders in various textbooks.
Dr Justyna Witczak
I work as a Consultant in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Acute Medicine at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Apart from providing specialist care to patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions, I am also involved in research and teaching activities. My clinical and research interests include thyroid disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus type 2, and pituitary disease.
During my specialty training, I received the Lewis Thomas Gibbon Jenkins Fellowship by RCP Wales to complete research on circulating extracellular vesicles in human obesity, for which I was awarded an MD from Cardiff University.
I am a committee member of the Young Diabetologist and Endocrinologist Forum Wales, and in 2020, I was awarded the SfE Leadership and Development Clinician in Practice Award.
Aside from my consultancy position, I have a keen interest in medical education and act as a tutor on the Postgraduate Diploma course in Acute Medicine at the University of South Wales.
Dr Krishnadas Thulasidoss
I am Dr Krishnadas Thulasidoss. I am a Senior Consultant from India and practice acute medicine and rheumatology. I have done my General Internal and Acute Medicine training at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, England, and have worked across various NHS hospitals in the UK. I have also trained in acute care and cardiology in Brisbane, Australia.
I hold the MRCP (UK) and have passed the SCEs in Acute Medicine (2010) and Rheumatology (2020). I am also an enthusiastic point-of-care ultrasound provider and perform echocardiography, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and emergency FAST ultrasound to my patients. I am interested in medical education and developing evidence-based goal-oriented resources for trainee doctors. I regularly contribute as an author to the SCE question banks in acute medicine and rheumatology for StudyPRN.
Dr Mohammad Ahad Qayyum
I qualified as a Renal Consultant with a special interest in diabetes and renal replacement therapies. I am honoured to hold fellowships in Renal Medicine from both Pakistan (FCPS) and the United Kingdom (MRCP).
I currently work as the Medical Director and Head of Nephrology Services at Bahria Town International Hospitals, Lahore. I have held these posts since December 2014 when I moved back to Pakistan after working at the Royal London Hospital UK as a Kidney Research and Clinical Scholar.
I am honoured to serve as a Senior Lecturer with Learna and the University of South Wales UK, wherein I facilitate the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc courses in Acute Medicine.Dr Muhammad Umer Malik
I’m working as a Registrar in the Endocrinology and Internal Medicine Department at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.
I accomplished my graduation from the Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan (2008). I am honoured to have obtained my fellowship in Internal Medicine (FCPS) from Pakistan in 2014. I successfully completed the MRCP UK in 2015; the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism SCE in 2016; the European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in 2018; and finally my Acute Medicine SCE in 2020.
My clinical practice includes managing a wide variety of endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus, adrenal, pituitary, reproductive, thyroid, parathyroid and metabolic disorders, and acute medical conditions.
Dr Peter Taylor
I’m a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Cardiff University and the University Hospital of Wales. I am on the Society for Endocrinology Clinical Committee and am also a Co-convenor of the SfE Thyroid Network, and was recently appointed to the 2020 SfE Leadership and Development Awards program.
I have received awards at both national and international conferences for my work and have over 50 publications including key publications in JAMA, Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and Nature Communications.
Dr Rajeev Kumar
I’m a Consultant in Acute Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Bedford.
I graduated from the University of Delhi in 1993, and undertook my specialist training in the Eastern Deanery (Cambridge rotation). During my career, I have worked at professorial units at Addenbrooke's Hospital; Cambridge, Luton and Dunstable Hospital; and QE2 Hospital in Welwyn Garden City.
My clinical practice includes the management of a wide range of endocrine disorders including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycaemia, insulin pumps, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disorders, electrolyte disturbances, osteoporosis and general internal medical conditions.
Prof Steve Davies
I’m a Consultant Endocrinologist at the University Hospital Wales. My clinical interests include hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency and obesity. I have published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and my research interests include the application of novel technologies in delivering medical education.
I have an established reputation in medical education, in particular online learning, having been the founder of OnExamination.com and Diploma MSc. I’ve also been involved in establishing training courses for weight management in community pharmacy.