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European Board Examination in Psychiatry

The European Board Examination in Psychiatry took place on  Friday 28 February 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00 CET. 

 

Exam Information Request

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European Board Examination in Psychiatry – Information request

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.

 

2025 EBEP – Cancellation Policy

Candidates who withdraw their applications due to unforeseen circumstances before the deadline of 14 February 2025 (two weeks prior to the exam) are entitled to:

  • a refund of 50% of their registration fees

OR

  • postpone their participation to the examination held the following year

Candidates who cancel their application after this deadline or do not attend the examination will not be entitled to receiving a refund or to postponing their participation.

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 .