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1A neurologist is advising a trainee about the official identity of the 2026 European board neurology examination. Which description is most accurate?
A.It is an EAN fellowship examination that directly awards FEAN status to all successful candidates.
B.It is the European Board Examination in Neurology jointly developed by UEMS Section of Neurology/European Board of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology.
C.It is a national licensing examination whose diploma automatically grants independent practice rights across the European Union.
D.It is a written-only examination administered by individual national neurology societies.
Explanation: The official exam is the European Board Examination in Neurology, jointly developed by UEMS Section of Neurology/EBN and EAN. Success awards FEBN, not FEAN, and does not itself create legal practice rights.
2A candidate is planning study time for the 2026 European Board Examination in Neurology. Which schedule correctly reflects the official 2026 examination dates?
A.Online written examination on 8 May 2026, followed by oral examinations on 15 and 16 May 2026.
B.In-person written and oral examinations held together over 8 and 9 May 2026.
C.Online oral examination on 15 May 2026, followed by the online written examination on 22 May 2026.
D.Online oral examination on 8 and 9 May 2026, followed by the online written examination on 15 May 2026.
Explanation: For 2026, the oral examination is scheduled online for 8 and 9 May, and the written examination online for 15 May.
3Which statement best describes the written component of the 2026 European Board Examination in Neurology?
A.It has about 100 MCQs, with 40 closed-book questions in 60 minutes followed by two 30-question open-book sections of 1.5 hours each, and counts for 70% of the final mark.
B.It has 50 closed-book MCQs in 2 hours, counts for 50% of the final mark, and is followed by a separate practical skills station.
C.It consists of three oral viva stations and a written essay, with no open-book component.
D.It has about 100 MCQs, all open book, and counts for 100% of the final mark.
Explanation: The written examination is approximately 100 MCQs: 40 closed book in 60 minutes, then two 30-question open-book sections of 1.5 hours each. It contributes 70% of the final mark.
4A candidate asks how the oral part of the European Board Examination in Neurology is assessed. Which option is correct?
A.It consists only of bedside neurological examination of a standardized patient and counts for 30% as a single global station.
B.It is an English-language proficiency interview that determines whether the written mark is accepted.
C.It includes discussion of an essay on public health or ethics, a critical appraisal topic, and the candidate's own clinical case presentation, each worth 10%.
D.It is optional for candidates who score above 80% on the written component.
Explanation: The oral exam covers three 10% components: public health/ethics essay discussion, critical appraisal, and own clinical case presentation. English is the official language, but English skill is not explicitly assessed.
5Which statement about language, fees, and the title awarded for the 2026 European Board Examination in Neurology is most accurate?
A.English fluency is separately graded; dictionaries are prohibited; the earlybird fee is EUR 700 until 8 March 2026; successful candidates receive FEAN.
B.The examination is offered in any EU language; no handling fee can be charged; successful candidates receive a legally binding specialist license.
C.English is the official language; a dictionary is allowed; the earlybird fee is EUR 600 until 25 January 2026; successful candidates receive the title Fellow of European Board of Neurology.
D.The regular fee is EUR 600 before 8 March 2026; the earlybird fee is EUR 700 until 25 January 2026; successful candidates receive no post-nominal title.
Explanation: The exam language is English, dictionaries are permitted, English skill is not explicitly assessed, earlybird registration is EUR 600 until 25 January 2026, and successful candidates are awarded FEBN. This is distinct from FEAN and has no legal consequence as a diploma.
6A 71-year-old right-handed man presents 95 minutes after sudden aphasia and right hemiparesis. Non-contrast CT excludes haemorrhage, glucose is normal, and there is no contraindication to reperfusion therapy. What is the best immediate management principle?
A.Offer intravenous thrombolysis promptly and assess for large-vessel occlusion without delaying reperfusion.
B.Wait for MRI confirmation before giving any acute stroke treatment.
C.Start therapeutic-dose heparin because early anticoagulation improves acute ischaemic stroke outcome.
D.Withhold reperfusion because age above 70 years is a contraindication.
Explanation: In a disabling acute ischaemic stroke within the standard treatment window, CT exclusion of haemorrhage and absence of contraindications support prompt IV thrombolysis. Vascular imaging for thrombectomy eligibility should not create avoidable delay.
7A patient wakes with dense left hemiparesis. MRI shows a right middle cerebral artery diffusion-weighted lesion without corresponding FLAIR hyperintensity, and CT angiography shows no proximal large-vessel occlusion. If there are no contraindications, which treatment approach is most appropriate?
A.Do not give reperfusion treatment because wake-up stroke is always outside all treatment windows.
B.Proceed directly to mechanical thrombectomy despite absence of a proximal occlusion.
C.Begin dual antiplatelet therapy immediately and avoid thrombolysis solely because onset time is unknown.
D.Consider intravenous thrombolysis using the DWI-FLAIR mismatch as evidence of likely recent onset.
Explanation: In selected wake-up strokes, MRI DWI-FLAIR mismatch can identify patients likely to benefit from IV thrombolysis when otherwise eligible. Thrombectomy requires an appropriate target occlusion.
8A 64-year-old woman presents 3 hours after onset of severe aphasia and right hemiplegia. CT excludes haemorrhage, and CT angiography shows a left M1 occlusion. She has no contraindication to intravenous thrombolysis. What is the best acute strategy?
A.Perform thrombectomy only after waiting to see whether thrombolysis produces clinical improvement.
B.Give intravenous thrombolysis and arrange immediate mechanical thrombectomy.
C.Avoid thrombolysis because planned thrombectomy makes it unnecessary in all eligible patients.
D.Treat with aspirin alone because proximal occlusions have high haemorrhagic risk with reperfusion.
Explanation: For eligible patients with anterior-circulation large-vessel occlusion within the early window, IV thrombolysis should be given while proceeding urgently to mechanical thrombectomy.
9A patient is last known well 11 hours ago and now has a disabling left MCA syndrome. CT angiography shows an M1 occlusion, and perfusion imaging demonstrates a small infarct core with a substantial mismatch. Which management is most appropriate?
A.Exclude thrombectomy because all endovascular treatment must start within 6 hours of last-known-well.
B.Offer mechanical thrombectomy if the patient meets extended-window imaging and clinical selection criteria.
C.Give full-dose heparin as the preferred reperfusion strategy after 6 hours.
D.Provide supportive care only because perfusion mismatch does not inform late-window treatment.
Explanation: Selected anterior-circulation large-vessel occlusion strokes can benefit from thrombectomy in the 6- to 24-hour window when imaging and clinical criteria indicate salvageable tissue.
10A patient otherwise eligible for intravenous thrombolysis has blood pressure persistently 204/112 mmHg. What is the best next step?
A.Administer thrombolysis immediately because blood pressure does not influence haemorrhagic risk.
B.Permanently exclude thrombolysis because a single reading above 180/105 mmHg is an absolute contraindication.
C.Lower systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg before any reperfusion therapy is considered.
D.Use rapidly titratable antihypertensive treatment to lower blood pressure below the thrombolysis threshold before treatment.
Explanation: Marked hypertension should be treated before IV thrombolysis, commonly targeting below 185/110 mmHg before treatment and maintaining controlled pressure afterward. Excessive lowering may worsen cerebral perfusion.

About the EBN Exam

The European Board Examination in Neurology assesses specialist neurology competence against European Training Requirements through written MCQs and oral evaluation of communication, scholarship, public health, ethics, professionalism, and clinical reasoning.

Assessment

The European Board Examination in Neurology is an online competence-based examination jointly developed by the UEMS Section of Neurology / European Board of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology. The written exam tests knowledge and handling of knowledge through closed-book and open-book MCQs. The oral exam assesses an essay on public health or ethics, a critical appraisal topic, and a clinical case presentation.

Time Limit

Written exam: 40 closed-book MCQs in 60 minutes, followed by two open-book blocks of 30 MCQs in 1.5 hours each. Oral components use short presentations followed by examiner discussion.

Passing Score

Current UEMS Neuroboard public pages reviewed do not publish a fixed numerical pass mark. The written exam counts for 70 percent of the final mark; the essay, critical appraisal topic, and clinical case each count for 10 percent, and the four results are summarized into an overall grade.

Exam Fee

EUR 600 earlybird fee until 25 January 2026 or EUR 700 regular fee before 8 March 2026; possible EUR 100 additional handling fee for irregularities requiring administrative steps. (UEMS Section of Neurology / European Board of Neurology and European Academy of Neurology)

EBN Exam Content Outline

Format

Written MCQ and Three Oral Components

About 100 MCQs plus oral assessment of public health or ethics essay, critical appraisal topic, and clinical case presentation.

Timing

Closed-Book and Open-Book Written Blocks

Forty closed-book MCQs in 60 minutes, then two 30-question open-book blocks of 1.5 hours each.

Weighting

70 Percent Written and 30 Percent Oral

Written exam contributes 70 percent; essay, critical appraisal, and clinical case each contribute 10 percent.

Clinical

European Training Requirements Neurology

Stroke, epilepsy, headache, sleep, movement disorders, dementia, MS, neuromuscular disease, peripheral nerve, neuroinfection, neurocritical care, rehabilitation, and neuropsychiatry.

Professional

FEBN Title, CAT, Essay, Ethics, and No Legal Consequences

Successful candidates may use FEBN, not FEAN; UEMS Neuroboard states the diploma has no legal consequences, while oral components test communication, scholarship, ethics, public health, and professional judgement.

How to Pass the EBN Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Current UEMS Neuroboard public pages reviewed do not publish a fixed numerical pass mark. The written exam counts for 70 percent of the final mark; the essay, critical appraisal topic, and clinical case each count for 10 percent, and the four results are summarized into an overall grade.
  • Assessment: The European Board Examination in Neurology is an online competence-based examination jointly developed by the UEMS Section of Neurology / European Board of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology. The written exam tests knowledge and handling of knowledge through closed-book and open-book MCQs. The oral exam assesses an essay on public health or ethics, a critical appraisal topic, and a clinical case presentation.
  • Time limit: Written exam: 40 closed-book MCQs in 60 minutes, followed by two open-book blocks of 30 MCQs in 1.5 hours each. Oral components use short presentations followed by examiner discussion.
  • Exam fee: EUR 600 earlybird fee until 25 January 2026 or EUR 700 regular fee before 8 March 2026; possible EUR 100 additional handling fee for irregularities requiring administrative steps.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

EBN Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise both fast closed-book recall and open-book information handling; the written exam deliberately tests both.
2Prepare a concise ethics or public-health essay and a separate critical appraisal topic from a different neurology field, since UEMS Neuroboard requires the CAT and essay to differ.
3Choose a clinical case that is interesting but not extremely exotic; be ready to explain diagnostic reasoning, management choices, and problems encountered.
4Use the UEMS-listed papers and European Training Requirements as anchors for guideline-heavy areas such as stroke, CIDP, GBS, ALS, Parkinson disease, cluster headache, coma, and neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.
5Remember the credential boundary: FEBN is not FEAN and does not itself create national specialist status or practice rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the European Board Examination in Neurology?

It is a competence-based European neurology board examination jointly developed by the UEMS Section of Neurology / European Board of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology.

What is the written EBN format?

The written exam has about 100 MCQs: 40 closed-book questions in 60 minutes, followed by two open-book blocks of 30 questions in 1.5 hours each.

What is the oral EBN format?

The oral exam includes discussion of a public health or ethics essay, a critical appraisal topic, and an own clinical case presentation. Each oral component contributes 10 percent of the final mark.

How much does EBN cost in 2026?

The official page lists a EUR 600 earlybird fee until 25 January 2026 and a EUR 700 regular fee before 8 March 2026, with a possible EUR 100 handling fee for irregularities requiring administrative steps.

What title follows successful EBN completion?

Successful candidates are awarded Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN). UEMS Neuroboard states that this is not Fellow of the EAN (FEAN).

Does FEBN have legal consequences?

UEMS Neuroboard states that there are no legal consequences of the diploma. It is a distinguishing professional mark rather than a national licence.