It has been created to help harmonize the knowledge base amongst Otorhinolaryngologists throughout Europe.
Some European countries have an end-of-training exam in order to evaluate the knowledge acquired during their training program.
Through the Ebeorl a supra-national (European) independent Board will set up a quality standard for all Europe, to allow free movement of specialists between member countries.
The European Board exam consists of
TWO PARTS:
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PART I: Written exam with 100 multiple choice questions. Only one answer is valid. No negative markings for incorrect answers. Passing rate 66%.
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PART II: Oral exam to complement the written part. Only those that have successfully passed part I are eligible to sit part II. The first oral exam will be held on 2010. Date and format of this exam to be announced.
Candidates who pass the European Board Exam in ORL (both Part I and Part II) and who are certified specialists in an UEMS member state may call themselves
"Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology". Other successful candidates will receive a
"Diploma of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology".