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Key Facts: EBOD Exam
60 questions
EBOD Part I has 30 multiple true/false MCQs plus 30 single best answer questions
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2 hours
EBOD Part I lasts 2 hours, or 2.5 hours if onsite paper answer sheets are needed
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8 cases
EBOD Part II uses 8 standardised clinical cases in 4 stations
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40 / 60
EBOD weights the MCQ part 40 percent and the clinical cases 60 percent
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Score 6
EBOD candidates must score at least 6 in Part I and at least 6 overall
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No negative marking
EBOD Part I scores 1 point per correct answer and 0 for incorrect or blank answers
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EUR 600
The fee to sit the EBOD examination is EUR 600 and is not refundable
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About 90%
EBO states the EBOD pass rate has been stable at around 90 percent
EBO - EBOD Exams
The European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) is the EBO's comprehensive ophthalmology examination, delivered in English. Part I has 30 traditional multiple true/false MCQs and 30 single best answer questions in 2 hours with no negative marking; Part II covers 8 standardised clinical cases in 4 stations (60 minutes onsite, 80 minutes online). Candidates must score at least 6 in Part I and overall, with the MCQ weighted 40% and the clinical cases 60%. The fee is EUR 600. The 2026 sittings are 8 May (in person, Paris) and 16 October (online); EBO has announced 14 May 2027 (online) and 1 October 2027 (in person, Berlin). Successful candidates who meet the diploma requirements may use the FEBO title.
Sample EBOD Practice Questions
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1Which statement best describes the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)?
2A final-year ophthalmology resident in an eligible European country wants to sit the EBOD before completing specialist certification. Which requirement is most relevant to eligibility?
3Which pairing correctly states the announced EBOD examination opportunities for 2026?
4Since the May 2024 structure, which description of EBOD Part I is correct?
5A candidate scores 5.8 in EBOD Part I. Which consequence follows from the stated examination rules?
6Which statement about EBOD Part II and final weighting is correct?
7Which statement about EBOD delivery, fee, language, and diploma use is accurate?
8A -10.00 D spectacle correction is worn at a 12 mm vertex distance. Which contact lens power gives approximately the same paraxial far-point correction at the corneal plane?
9Which prescription is the correct plus-cylinder transposition of +1.50 -2.75 x 180?
10The optical centre of a +5.00 D spectacle lens is positioned 4 mm temporal to the patient's pupil. What prism is induced before the eye?
About the EBOD Exam
The European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma assesses ophthalmology knowledge and clinical skills to support harmonised standards across Europe. Successful candidates who meet diploma requirements may use the Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology title.
Exam sponsor: European Board of Ophthalmology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
EBOD is a comprehensive ophthalmology diploma examination in English. From the May 2024 update, Part I has 30 traditional EBO multiple true/false MCQs and 30 Single Best Answer questions. Part II uses standardised Viva Voce or online Clinical Cases: onsite delivery covers 8 cases in 4 stations, while online delivery uses typed clinical cases.
Time Limit
Part I lasts 2 hours, or 2.5 hours only if an onsite technical problem requires paper answer sheets. Part II lasts 60 minutes onsite for 8 cases in 4 stations or 80 minutes online for typed clinical cases.
Passing Score
Candidates must score 6 or greater in Part I to pass. Scores are rescaled so that the cohort mean minus one standard deviation is assigned a 6. The final algorithm gives 40% weight to MCQ and 60% to four clinical-case stations; the overall result must be 6 or greater. One clinical station may be below 6 only if the MCQ score and overall score are both above 6.
Reported exam pass rate: EBO states that the EBOD pass rate has been stable over the past years at around 90 percent.. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Part I MCQ/SBA and Part II Clinical Cases
Thirty traditional multiple true/false MCQs, thirty SBA questions, then standardised Viva Voce or online Clinical Cases.
Specialist or Final-Year Resident Route
Certified specialists and final-year residents in eligible countries apply through EBO with National Delegate and, for residents, Head of Department confirmation.
Score 6 Thresholds and 40/60 Weighting
Mandatory Part I score of at least 6, 40% MCQ and 60% clinical-case weighting, overall score of at least 6, and limited allowance for one clinical station below 6.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Syllabus
Optics, refraction, strabismus, cornea, glaucoma, cataract, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, orbit, adnexa, general medicine, pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and therapeutics.
Online Proctoring, Diploma, and FEBO Title
English-only exam, closed-book remote proctoring for online exams, no unauthorised materials or content capture, and FEBO title after successful diploma requirements.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Candidates must score 6 or greater in Part I to pass. Scores are rescaled so that the cohort mean minus one standard deviation is assigned a 6. The final algorithm gives 40% weight to MCQ and 60% to four clinical-case stations; the overall result must be 6 or greater. One clinical station may be below 6 only if the MCQ score and overall score are both above 6.
- Assessment: EBOD is a comprehensive ophthalmology diploma examination in English. From the May 2024 update, Part I has 30 traditional EBO multiple true/false MCQs and 30 Single Best Answer questions. Part II uses standardised Viva Voce or online Clinical Cases: onsite delivery covers 8 cases in 4 stations, while online delivery uses typed clinical cases.
- Time limit: Part I lasts 2 hours, or 2.5 hours only if an onsite technical problem requires paper answer sheets. Part II lasts 60 minutes onsite for 8 cases in 4 stations or 80 minutes online for typed clinical cases.
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 600 EBOD examination fee. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EBOD?
EBOD is the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, a comprehensive EBO examination designed to assess ophthalmology knowledge and clinical skills and support harmonised European standards.
What is the current EBOD Part I format?
EBO states that Part I consists of 30 traditional multiple true/false MCQs and 30 Single Best Answer questions. The duration is 2 hours and there is no negative marking.
What is the EBOD Part II format?
Part II uses standardised clinical cases. Onsite delivery is a 60-minute Viva Voce covering 8 cases in 4 stations. Online delivery uses typed clinical cases and lasts 80 minutes.
Who is eligible for EBOD?
Certified specialists in ophthalmology in eligible countries may apply, and final-year residents in eligible countries may apply with Head of Department and National Delegate confirmation. Country-specific rules apply.
How is EBOD scored?
Candidates must score at least 6 in Part I. The overall result weights MCQ at 40% and the four clinical-case stations at 15% each. The overall score must be at least 6, with only a limited exception for one clinical station below 6.
How is the EBOD score of 6 set?
There is no fixed percentage cut-off. EBO rescales scores so that the cohort mean minus one standard deviation is assigned a 6, and candidates need at least 6 in Part I and at least 6 overall to pass.
Does passing EBOD automatically grant national specialist status?
No. EBO states the exam is voluntary in most EU countries, though some countries use or recognise it in national assessment. Resident candidates receive the diploma only after national specialist registration documentation is completed.
When are the next EBOD sittings?
EBO lists an online autumn exam on 16 October 2026. For 2027 it has announced an online spring exam on 14 May 2027 and an in-person autumn exam in Berlin on 1 October 2027.