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1Which statement best reflects the role of the UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology Diploma (EBDVD) Examination?
A.It is a mandatory licensing examination for dermatologists in all European Union countries.
B.It is a voluntary European diploma and confers no right to practise medicine.
C.It replaces national specialist registration for candidates who pass all five sessions.
D.It is administered by national ministries of health rather than by UEMS-EBDV.
Explanation: The EBDVD is the UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology Diploma Examination. In most EU countries it is voluntary, and the right to practise remains determined by national authorities.
2A candidate asks how the 2026 EBDVD examination day is structured. Which answer is most accurate?
A.Two consecutive days with 100 written MCQs on day 1 and an oral viva on day 2.
B.One practical bedside examination followed by a separate histopathology microscopy examination.
C.Five weekly online modules, each requiring completion of 40 extended matching questions.
D.One English-language day of 200 MCQs in five sessions of 40 questions.
Explanation: The official structure is 200 English-language MCQs with a clinical slide collection, delivered in five same-day sessions of 40 MCQs each.
3Under the stated EBDVD scoring rules, what is the minimum number of correct answers needed in each 40-question session?
A.22, because at least 55% is required in each session
B.20, because 50% is sufficient when the overall score exceeds 55%
C.24, because 60% is required in each session
D.28, because 70% is required when there is no negative marking
Explanation: A threshold of 55% in a 40-question session equals 22 correct answers. The rule applies to each of the five sessions, with 1 point per correct answer and no negative marking.
4Which description of the 2026 EBDVD examination date and delivery format is correct?
A.25 September 2026, available only as an unsupervised examination taken at home
B.25 October 2026, available only at a test centre inside Frankfurt Airport
C.25 September 2026, onsite in Frankfurt or remotely in a supervised room
D.25 September 2026, with separate practical attendance required the following day
Explanation: For 2026 the stated examination date is 25 September 2026, delivered as a hybrid online examination: onsite at University Hospital Frankfurt or remotely from an approved supervised room with an authorised invigilator.
5A trainee from Switzerland and a trainee from a non-EU, non-EEA country both submit applications. Which fee statement matches the stated EBDVD fee structure?
A.Both pay only a 550 EUR exam fee because the submission fee is waived for all candidates.
B.The Swiss candidate pays the 750 EUR fee and the non-EU, non-EEA candidate pays 550 EUR.
C.Both pay 30 EUR to submit; exam fees are then 550 EUR and 750 EUR respectively.
D.Both pay 30 EUR only, because the exam fee is charged after results are released.
Explanation: The stated fees are a 30 EUR application submission fee plus an exam fee of 550 EUR for EU/EEA/Switzerland candidates and 750 EUR for candidates from other countries.
6A flat, sharply demarcated, brown area measuring 4 mm on the forearm is best described as which primary lesion?
A.Macule
B.Papule
C.Plaque
D.Nodule
Explanation: A macule is a circumscribed change in skin color without palpable elevation or depression, usually less than 1 cm. A larger flat color change is often termed a patch.
7A 1.5 cm tense, clear fluid-filled elevation arising on erythematous skin is best termed a:
A.Vesicle
B.Pustule
C.Wheal
D.Bulla
Explanation: A bulla is a fluid-filled blister larger than 1 cm. Vesicles are smaller blisters, pustules contain purulent material, and wheals are transient edematous plaques.
8Which description most accurately defines lichenification?
A.Loss of the whole epidermis with exposure of the underlying dermis
B.Thickened skin with accentuated markings from chronic rubbing
C.Linear excoriations produced by repeated scratching
D.A dry collection of serum, blood, or pus on the skin surface
Explanation: Lichenification is thickening of the skin with exaggerated skin lines, typically from chronic rubbing or scratching, as in chronic eczema.
9A plaque has an active raised border with central clearing, forming a ring-like shape. Which morphology term best captures this configuration?
A.Linear
B.Annular
C.Reticulate
D.Grouped
Explanation: Annular lesions are ring-shaped and often have central clearing. This configuration is classic for conditions such as tinea corporis but is not disease-specific.
10A patient has a scarring erythematous plaque on the cheek suspected to be discoid lupus erythematosus, and direct immunofluorescence is planned. Which sample and expected finding are correct?
A.Perilesional uninvolved skin in Michel medium, expecting linear IgG along the basement membrane zone
B.Sun-protected buttock skin in Michel medium, expecting intercellular IgG between keratinocytes
C.Lesional skin fixed in formalin, expecting granular IgA deposits within the dermal papillae
D.Lesional skin in Michel medium, expecting a granular IgG and C3 band at the dermoepidermal junction
Explanation: The lupus band test uses an established lesional plaque, sent in Michel medium or saline rather than formalin. A granular or shaggy band of IgG, IgM and C3 at the dermoepidermal junction supports cutaneous lupus; a similar band in sun-protected non-lesional skin suggests systemic disease. Linear IgG at the basement membrane zone indicates pemphigoid, intercellular IgG indicates pemphigus, and granular papillary IgA indicates dermatitis herpetiformis.

About the EBDVD Exam

The EBDVD Examination assesses dermatology and venereology knowledge and clinical skills against the European dermatovenereology curriculum and is presented by UEMS-EBDV as a quality mark at the end of specialist training.

Exam sponsor: UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology Diploma Examination is an English-language computer-based hybrid online examination. It is delivered onsite in Frankfurt or remotely from an approved supervised room. The examination has five MCQ sessions covering general dermatology and dermatopathology, autoimmune and allergic disease, infectious disease and STI, dermato-oncology and dermoscopy, and therapy, surgery, vascular disease, and psychodermatology.

Time Limit

The 2026 official schedule lists five one-hour MCQ sessions across one examination day, with registration, introduction, lunch, and breaks between sessions.

Passing Score

Each MCQ has one correct answer and is worth one point. There is no negative marking. Candidates must achieve at least 55 percent in each of the five sessions.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 30 application submission fee plus EUR 550 examination fee for EU/EEA/Switzerland candidates or EUR 750 examination fee for candidates from other countries, plus bank fees.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Current UEMS-EBDV public pages reviewed for the 2026 examination did not publish a pass rate.. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Format

Five 40-Question MCQ Sessions

The official EBDVD exam has 200 MCQs with clinical slide material, divided into five sessions across one day.

Eligibility

Specialist or Resident Route

Specialists document registration or board certification, while resident applicants document medical qualification and training confirmation under UEMS-EBDV application rules.

Scoring

One Point, No Negative Marking, 55 Percent Per Session

Each MCQ has one correct answer and one point; incorrect answers score zero, and passing requires at least 55 percent in each session.

Clinical

Dermatology, Venereology, Oncology, and Therapy

General dermatology, dermatopathology, inflammatory disease, infections, STI, anogenital disease, dermato-oncology, dermoscopy, dermatopharmacology, surgery, vascular disease, and psychodermatology.

Professional

Diploma, Exam Conduct, and National Practice Rights

UEMS-EBDV presents EBDVD as a quality mark but states that passing does not give the right to practise; national authorities grant practice rights.

Preparing for the EBDVD Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Each MCQ has one correct answer and is worth one point. There is no negative marking. Candidates must achieve at least 55 percent in each of the five sessions.
  • Assessment: The UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology Diploma Examination is an English-language computer-based hybrid online examination. It is delivered onsite in Frankfurt or remotely from an approved supervised room. The examination has five MCQ sessions covering general dermatology and dermatopathology, autoimmune and allergic disease, infectious disease and STI, dermato-oncology and dermoscopy, and therapy, surgery, vascular disease, and psychodermatology.
  • Time limit: The 2026 official schedule lists five one-hour MCQ sessions across one examination day, with registration, introduction, lunch, and breaks between sessions.
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 30 application submission fee plus EUR 550 examination fee for EU/EEA/Switzerland candidates or EUR 750 examination fee for candidates from other countries, plus bank fees. Official sources

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EBDVD: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map revision to the five official sessions so that no session falls below the required 55 percent threshold.
2Practise lesion morphology and clinicopathologic correlation; dermatopathology and clinical slide interpretation are explicit parts of the exam.
3For venereology, revise STI diagnosis, partner notification, HIV-related disease, pregnancy and neonatal considerations, and anogenital dermatoses rather than treating STIs as a minor topic.
4Use guideline-based management for melanoma, keratinocyte cancer, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, bullous disease, acne, rosacea, infections, and drug monitoring.
5For remote sittings, prepare the secure room, invigilator, device, camera, phone, internet connection, translations, and mandatory test meeting well before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EBDVD?

EBDVD is the UEMS European Board of Dermatovenereology Diploma Examination, a UEMS-EBDV examination in dermatology and venereology.

What is the EBDVD exam format?

The official exam is a one-day, English-language, computer-based hybrid online examination with 200 MCQs and clinical slide material divided into five sessions of 40 questions.

How is EBDVD scored?

Each question has one correct answer and is worth one point. There is no negative marking. Candidates need at least 55 percent in each of the five sessions.

Who can sit EBDVD?

Certified specialists can apply with specialist registration or board certification evidence. Resident applicants can apply under UEMS-EBDV rules with confirmation from their Head of Department or programme director and required training documentation.

How much does EBDVD cost in 2026?

The 2026 page lists a EUR 30 application submission fee and examination fees of EUR 550 for EU/EEA/Switzerland candidates or EUR 750 for candidates from other countries, plus bank fees.

Does EBDVD grant the right to practise?

No. UEMS-EBDV states that passing the EBDVD Examination does not give a right to practise in EU, EEA, or Swiss countries; those rights are granted by the relevant national authority.