European Board Examination in Psychiatry
The next European Board Examination in Psychiatry will take place fully online on Friday 25 September 2026 !
Interested in learning more about the exam schedule, important deadlines, registration process, and eligibility criteria? Simply fill in the form below, and we’ll keep you informed as soon as new information is released:
General information
The EPA, the European Union of Medical Specialists – Psychiatry Section (UEMS-PS), and the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPT) have joined forces to develop the European Board Examination in Psychiatry (EBEP), a crucial benchmarking step to harmonise psychiatric training and professional standards in Europe.
The purpose of the EBEP is to influence the learning outcomes of future psychiatric specialists, and to harmonize professional standards across Europe. The EBEP is a supplemental examination designed as a mark of excellence for psychiatrists, with a threefold goal to:
- Promote the establishment of a strong base of essential knowledge in psychiatry
- Support the mobility of healthcare professionals throughout Europe
- Ensure high-quality mental healthcare
The EBEP is not designed to replace national qualifications and should not be regarded as a licence to practice in Europe.
Find more information on the development of the exam in the paper “Benchmarking Psychiatry in Europe and beyond: The European Board Exam of Psychiatry” published in European Psychiatry in April 2024.
Organising Committees
The Examination Programme Board is the body mandated by the EPA, the UEMS-PS and the EFPT to be responsible for overseeing the examination development, along with the following committees responsible for all operational aspects : the Examination Committee, the Quality Assurance Committee, the Business Working Group.
Contact
For any questions, please contact epa.ebep@europsy.net .