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Key Facts: EDiR Exam

3 components

MRQs, Short Cases, and CORE

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95 min

MRQ component duration

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90 min

Short Cases component duration

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90 min

CORE component duration

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EUR 500 / 1,100

Main EDiR fee tiers by ESR membership category

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27 days

Results report timing after exam date

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8 of 10

Minimum CORE cases that must be completed

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78 / 24 / 10

EDiR has 78 Multiple Response Questions, 24 Short Cases and 10 CORE cases

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70% / 30%

EDiR Part 1 weights MRQs 70 percent and Short Cases 30 percent

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About 53% / 58%

EBR states EDiR pass marks stay near 53 percent written and 58 percent CORE

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No negative marking

EBR applies no negative marking in any EDiR component

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The European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) is the European Board of Radiology's general radiology diploma, endorsed by the ESR and the UEMS. It is a one-day computer-based exam with 78 Multiple Response Questions (95 minutes), 24 Short Cases (90 minutes) and 10 CORE cases (90 minutes). Part 1 weights MRQs 70% and Short Cases 30%; Part 2 is CORE. Pass marks are the mean minus one standard deviation within fixed bounds (about 53% and 58% in practice), there is no negative marking, and candidates must pass each part. The fee is EUR 500 for ESR full and in-training members or EUR 1,100 for corresponding members.

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1A fifth-year radiology resident asks what the EDiR represents on their CV. Which statement best reflects the official identity of the examination?
A.It is a national specialist registration document issued independently in each European country.
B.It is a European certification and benchmark in radiology administered by the European Board of Radiology and endorsed by ESR and UEMS.
C.It is a national board examination run by each country's ministry of health.
D.It is a subspecialty fellowship examination limited to interventional radiology.
Explanation: The European Diploma in Radiology is administered by the European Board of Radiology and endorsed by ESR and UEMS. It is a certification and benchmark, but it does not by itself replace separate national licensing or training requirements.
2A radiology trainee plans to sit the EDiR in October. At the examination date, which eligibility status is most consistent with current requirements?
A.Any medical graduate with two years of general clinical experience and no radiology training requirement.
B.Third-year radiology resident status, provided the candidate has passed a local physics examination.
C.Diagnostic imaging technologist status with active ESR membership and a consultant sponsor.
D.At least fifth year of national radiology training, with ESR membership and active national radiological society membership.
Explanation: Current eligibility includes radiologists and radiology residents in their fifth year of training, with at least fifth-year national radiology training at exam time. ESR membership and active national radiological society membership are required.
3A candidate trained in a shorter national radiology programme asks how eligibility may be assessed. Which answer is most accurate?
A.Shorter programmes may require supervised staff radiologist experience, and a total of four years' experience at application may be considered.
B.Shorter programmes are accepted without supervised experience if the candidate has passed any national written examination.
C.Only the final calendar year before graduation matters; total radiology experience is not considered.
D.Eligibility is waived for corresponding ESR members who pay the higher fee.
Explanation: The terms allow certified radiologists or last-year residents, and for shorter programmes supervised staff radiologist experience may be relevant. A total of four years' experience at application may be considered; fees do not waive eligibility.
4Which fee statement is correct for the current EDiR fee structure, excluding any local or session-specific charges?
A.EUR 500 for all applicants regardless of ESR membership category.
B.EUR 1,100 for ESR members in training and EUR 500 for corresponding ESR members.
C.EUR 500 for ESR full members and ESR members in training; EUR 1,100 for corresponding ESR members.
D.No examination fee is charged if the candidate is in the last year of training.
Explanation: The current stated fees are EUR 500 for ESR full members and ESR members in training, and EUR 1,100 for corresponding ESR members. Local or session fees may apply separately.
5A candidate wants to understand the EDiR examination day. Which option correctly describes the current structure?
A.A two-day oral examination with ten viva stations and no computer-based component.
B.A one-day computer-based examination consisting only of standard MCQs.
C.A one-day computer-based examination with MRQs for 95 minutes, short cases for 90 minutes, and CORE practical-oriented cases for 90 minutes.
D.A three-day assessment with separate written, cadaveric anatomy, and procedural simulation sections.
Explanation: The current EDiR is a one-day computer-based exam with three components: MRQs, short cases, and CORE practical-oriented cases, with durations of 95, 90, and 90 minutes respectively.
6During preparation, a candidate asks how Part 1 is calculated. Which formula is correct?
A.Part 1 score = 0.3 times short case score plus 0.7 times MRQ score.
B.Part 1 score = 0.5 times CORE score plus 0.5 times MRQ score.
C.Part 1 score = short case score only; MRQs are used only to break ties.
D.Part 1 score = 0.7 times short case score plus 0.3 times CORE score.
Explanation: Part 1 combines the short case and MRQ components using the formula: 0.3 times SC score plus 0.7 times MRQ score. Part 2 is the CORE score.
7Which statement about EDiR question scoring is correct?
A.MRQs use negative marking, so omitted answers are always safer than partial responses.
B.All question types are scored only as 0 or 100, including image annotation.
C.Image annotation deducts points for every incorrect label, often producing negative total scores.
D.MRQs use proportional scoring without negative marking, and image annotation has proportional scoring without penalties for incorrect answers.
Explanation: MRQs use proportional scoring with no negative marking and a minimum score of 0. Image annotation also uses proportional scoring without penalties for incorrect answers. Some other formats, such as MCQ or abnormality location, may be scored 0 or 100.
8A candidate fails one part of the EDiR but passes the other. Which statement is most accurate?
A.The passed part is banked permanently, and only the failed part is repeated.
B.The candidate must pass each part; failed candidates re-sit the entire examination.
C.The candidate receives the diploma if the average of both parts exceeds the pass mark.
D.The candidate may re-sit only CORE, but not MRQs or short cases.
Explanation: Candidates must pass each part. Failed candidates re-sit the entire exam. Results are expected within 27 calendar days, and candidates who have passed cannot take the EDiR again.
9A 62-year-old smoker has progressive cough. Chest radiograph shows right upper lobe volume loss, elevation of the minor fissure, and a right hilar mass. Which diagnosis is most likely?
A.Uncomplicated right upper lobe pneumonia without airway obstruction
B.Central bronchogenic carcinoma causing right upper lobe collapse
C.Pulmonary embolism with Hampton hump
D.Right upper lobe pulmonary sequestration
Explanation: Right upper lobe collapse with a hilar mass in an older smoker is highly suspicious for a central obstructing bronchogenic carcinoma. The combination of lobar volume loss and a central mass should prompt CT and bronchoscopy-based evaluation.
10A 28-year-old woman presents with acute pleuritic chest pain and dyspnoea. CT pulmonary angiography shows a central filling defect surrounded by contrast in a segmental pulmonary artery. What is the key imaging diagnosis?
A.Pulmonary artery sarcoma
B.Bronchiectasis with mucus plugging
C.Chronic pulmonary venous hypertension
D.Acute pulmonary embolism
Explanation: An intraluminal filling defect within an opacified pulmonary artery on CT pulmonary angiography is the classic finding of pulmonary embolism. Acute emboli often form central or eccentric defects with contrast surrounding them.

About the EDiR Exam

The European Diploma in Radiology is an EBR qualification endorsed by ESR and UEMS. It provides an international benchmark for general radiology and works alongside national structures and board examinations to harmonise radiology training standards.

Exam sponsor: European Board of Radiology (EBR), an initiative of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

EDiR is a one-day computer-based examination in three components: 78 Multiple Response Questions, 24 Short Cases, and 10 Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation (CORE) practical cases. It tests knowledge, skills, and competences in general radiology against the European Training Curriculum for Radiology, Level I-II.

Time Limit

MRQs last 95 minutes, Short Cases last 90 minutes, and CORE lasts 90 minutes.

Passing Score

Part 1 combines Short Cases and MRQs as 0.3 times SC score plus 0.7 times MRQ score. Part 2 is the CORE score. Pass marks use mean minus one standard deviation, bounded by WWS 50-60% and CORE 55-70%; EBR states they stay stable at about 53% (WWS) and 58% (CORE). There is no negative marking. Candidates must pass each part and meet CORE minimum criteria.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 500 for ESR full members and ESR members in training; EUR 1,100 for corresponding ESR members, with possible local or session-specific fees or conditions.

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Format

MRQs, Short Cases, and CORE

One-day computer-based examination with MRQs, Short Cases, and Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation practical cases.

Eligibility

Radiology Training and Membership

Fifth-year radiology residents or certified radiologists, active national radiological society membership, and ESR full, corresponding, or in-training membership.

Clinical

General Radiology Curriculum

Level I-II general radiology across chest, abdomen, GU, neuroradiology, MSK, paediatric, breast, oncologic, vascular, emergency, and imaging safety domains.

CORE readiness

Practical Case Judgement

Observation, interpretation, management impact, unsafe errors, completing required CORE cases, and communication of urgent or high-risk findings.

Professional

Exam Integrity and Results

No content sharing, smart-device restrictions, individual results within 27 calendar days, whole-exam retake after failure, and no repeat attempt after passing.

Preparing for the EDiR Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Part 1 combines Short Cases and MRQs as 0.3 times SC score plus 0.7 times MRQ score. Part 2 is the CORE score. Pass marks use mean minus one standard deviation, bounded by WWS 50-60% and CORE 55-70%; EBR states they stay stable at about 53% (WWS) and 58% (CORE). There is no negative marking. Candidates must pass each part and meet CORE minimum criteria.
  • Assessment: EDiR is a one-day computer-based examination in three components: 78 Multiple Response Questions, 24 Short Cases, and 10 Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation (CORE) practical cases. It tests knowledge, skills, and competences in general radiology against the European Training Curriculum for Radiology, Level I-II.
  • Time limit: MRQs last 95 minutes, Short Cases last 90 minutes, and CORE lasts 90 minutes.
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 500 for ESR full members and ESR members in training; EUR 1,100 for corresponding ESR members, with possible local or session-specific fees or conditions. Official sources

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EDiR: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise both factual MRQ knowledge and short-case pattern recognition; Part 1 weights MRQ more heavily than Short Cases.
2For CORE-style cases, state the key observation, most likely diagnosis, urgent differentials, next imaging or management implication, and safety-critical communication.
3Review Level I-II general radiology broadly rather than over-focusing on one subspecialty.
4Know the official scoring mechanics: no negative marking for MRQ proportional scoring, CORE unsafe scores matter, and each part must be passed.
5Use current ESR/EBR resources, European Training Curriculum domains, and high-quality radiology case review practice rather than memorising isolated lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers EDiR?

EDiR is administered by the European Board of Radiology. The EBR page states that EDiR is endorsed by the European Society of Radiology and the European Union of Medical Specialists.

What is the current EDiR structure?

The current terms describe a one-day computer-based examination with 95 minutes of MRQs, 90 minutes of Short Cases, and 90 minutes of CORE practical-oriented cases.

How many questions are on the EDiR?

EBR's examination page lists 78 Multiple Response Questions, 24 Short Cases and 10 CORE cases. It publishes these component counts rather than a single combined question total.

Who is eligible for EDiR?

The application guide says candidates must at least be in their fifth year of national radiology training at the time of examination, and must have active national radiological society membership and ESR membership. Terms also cover certified radiologists and supervised staff radiologist experience for shorter programmes.

How is EDiR scored?

Part 1 combines Short Cases and MRQs as 0.3 times SC score plus 0.7 times MRQ score. Part 2 is CORE. Pass marks use mean minus one standard deviation within defined WWS and CORE bounds; EBR states they are usually about 53% and 58%. There is no negative marking, and candidates must pass each part.

What happens after a failed attempt?

The current terms state that candidates who fail must re-sit the entire examination. Once a candidate has passed EDiR, they are not allowed to take the EDiR examination again.