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Sample EBSQ General Surgery Practice Questions

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1A candidate is checking whether the 2026 General Surgery EBSQ exam they are applying for is the correct examination. Which description best matches the official exam identity?
A.A national specialist exit examination administered by the Irish Medical Council for legal registration in Ireland
B.The EBSQ Examination in General Surgery offered by the European Board of Surgery and Division of General Surgery under the UEMS Section of Surgery
C.A multilingual online-only European surgical diploma run independently of UEMS
D.A hospital-based fellowship interview for appointment to a consultant post in Dublin
Explanation: The official exam is the EBSQ Examination in General Surgery, offered by the European Board of Surgery and the Division of General Surgery within the UEMS Section of Surgery.
2For the 2026 EBSQ Examination in General Surgery, which application plan is correct?
A.Email the logbook and references to the secretariat, then upload only the CV to QuizOne
B.Bring missing eligibility documents to Dublin on the first examination day
C.Send paper copies by post if QuizOne has already accepted the eligibility fee
D.Submit all application material through QuizOne because documents sent outside the platform are not considered
Explanation: Applications are made through the QuizOne platform only; supporting documents sent by other routes are not considered part of the application.
3Which statement correctly summarizes the official two-step quality validation process for FEBS General Surgery certification?
A.Eligibility assessment is Part I, followed by the Examination as Part II
B.The written paper is Part I, followed by a logbook review as Part II
C.A national license check is Part I, followed by automatic FEBS award as Part II
D.The oral examination is Part I, followed by hospital appointment review as Part II
Explanation: The official process is Eligibility (Part I) and Examination (Part II); passing both leads to FEBS General Surgery qualification.
4A surgeon passes the EBSQ General Surgery eligibility and examination process. What is the most accurate interpretation of the FEBS General Surgery title?
A.It is an EU-wide license that automatically permits independent surgical practice in every member state
B.It replaces all national specialist registration requirements for participation in social security systems
C.It is a European board fellowship indicating professional competence, but it does not automatically grant legal recognition or independent practice rights
D.It is valid only as a certificate of attendance and does not indicate successful assessment
Explanation: Successful candidates qualify as FEBS in General Surgery, but the fellowship itself has no automatic legal recognition or automatic practice rights in the EU or elsewhere.
5Which fee statement is correct for the EBSQ Examination in General Surgery?
A.The total fee is EUR 750, paid only after passing the oral examination
B.The eligibility fee is refundable if the application is incomplete at the deadline
C.The total fee is EUR 1,200, consisting of EUR 450 for eligibility assessment and EUR 750 for the examination, with fees non-refundable
D.The examination fee is always transferred automatically regardless of cancellation notice
Explanation: The official total is EUR 1,200: EUR 450 eligibility assessment plus EUR 750 examination. Fees are non-refundable, and exam fee transfer depends on notice rules.
6A candidate has completed eligibility and asks what the examination itself involves. Which answer is correct?
A.A 3-hour written paper of 150 best-answer-out-of-five Type A MCQs and an oral clinical exam with 9 stations of 9 minutes each including changeover
B.A 2-hour short-answer paper and a single 45-minute viva with two examiners
C.A remote written paper of 100 true-false questions and no oral component
D.A 1-day operative skills assessment with no written examination
Explanation: After eligibility, candidates sit a written examination of 150 Type A MCQs lasting 3 hours and an oral clinical examination with 9 stations, each lasting 9 minutes including changeover.
7A candidate planning for the 2026 EBSQ General Surgery exam asks which logistical detail is correct.
A.The exam is scheduled for 5 June 2026 in Brussels, with applications accepted until arrival
B.The exam is scheduled for 2-4 September 2026 online, with applications accepted by email
C.The exam is scheduled for 31 December 2026 in Dublin, with no published deadline
D.The exam is scheduled for 2-4 September 2026 in Dublin, with an application deadline of 5 June 2026
Explanation: The 2026 EBSQ General Surgery examination is listed for 2-4 September 2026 in Dublin, with an application deadline of 5 June 2026.
8A patient scheduled for elective colorectal surgery has diabetes, anemia, and poor exercise tolerance. What is the best preoperative approach?
A.Proceed without further assessment because colorectal surgery is routine
B.Identify and optimize modifiable risks, assess functional and cardiopulmonary risk, and plan perioperative pathways before surgery
C.Cancel surgery permanently because any comorbidity makes elective surgery unsafe
D.Rely only on a normal resting ECG to clear the patient for surgery
Explanation: Good perioperative care identifies modifiable risk, optimizes conditions such as anemia and diabetes, assesses functional reserve, and plans postoperative support.
9During the pre-incision pause for a right inguinal hernia repair, the scrub team notices the consent form says left inguinal hernia. What is the best action?
A.Proceed with the side marked on the operating list because the list is usually correct
B.Stop the procedure until the discrepancy is resolved using the patient record, consent, site mark, and responsible surgeon confirmation
C.Ask the anesthetist to decide because the patient is already anesthetized
D.Repair both sides to avoid the risk of missing the intended operation
Explanation: A side discrepancy is a critical safety stop. The team should halt and reconcile identity, procedure, consent, imaging, and site marking before incision.
10Which perioperative antibiotic plan best supports surgical site infection prevention for an indicated clean-contaminated abdominal operation?
A.Start prophylactic antibiotics only after wound closure to avoid masking intraoperative infection
B.Continue broad-spectrum prophylaxis for 7 days in all patients regardless of contamination class
C.Avoid prophylaxis if the patient is afebrile and has a normal white cell count
D.Give an appropriate prophylactic antibiotic so effective tissue levels are present at incision, with redosing if required by duration or blood loss
Explanation: When prophylaxis is indicated, timing should ensure effective levels at incision, with redosing guided by half-life, operative duration, and major blood loss.

About the EBSQ General Surgery Exam

The EBSQ Examination in General Surgery assesses professional competence and excellence in general surgery through eligibility review, written MCQs, and oral clinical stations against the UEMS General Surgery syllabus and curriculum.

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

Assessment

The EBSQ Examination in General Surgery has a two-step quality validation process: Eligibility as Part I and Examination as Part II. After eligibility, candidates sit a written Type A MCQ paper and an oral clinical station examination. The examination is English only.

Time Limit

Part 1 lasts 3 hours. Part 2 has nine oral clinical stations, each lasting 9 minutes including changeover time.

Passing Score

Current UEMS General Surgery EBSQ public pages reviewed do not publish a fixed numerical pass mark. UEMS describes eligibility plus examination as the pathway to FEBS in General Surgery.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 1,200 total: EUR 450 for Eligibility Assessment and EUR 750 for the Examination. All fees paid are non-refundable under the published UEMS policy.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Current UEMS General Surgery EBSQ 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

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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

Eligibility, 150 MCQs, and Nine Oral Stations

Eligibility review followed by a 150-question Type A MCQ paper and nine 9-minute oral clinical stations.

Eligibility

Training, Logbook, Registration, and Supporting Evidence

Primary medical qualification, medical registration, six postgraduate training years, competence logbook, CV, recommendation letters, credit-point evidence, and identity documentation.

Fees

EUR 450 Eligibility and EUR 750 Examination

EUR 1,200 total fee paid through QuizOne/PayPal, with UEMS non-refundable fee policy and specific postponement-transfer rules for exam fees.

Clinical

General Surgery Syllabus and Curriculum

Perioperative care, acute abdomen, gastrointestinal surgery, HPB, endocrine, breast, colorectal, abdominal wall, trauma, oncology, infection, complications, patient safety, and professional skills.

Professional

FEBS Title and No Automatic Practice Right

Successful candidates qualify as FEBS in General Surgery, but UEMS states that the fellowship has no automatic legal recognition and does not itself imply an automatic right to independent practice.

Preparing for the EBSQ General Surgery Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Current UEMS General Surgery EBSQ public pages reviewed do not publish a fixed numerical pass mark. UEMS describes eligibility plus examination as the pathway to FEBS in General Surgery.
  • Assessment: The EBSQ Examination in General Surgery has a two-step quality validation process: Eligibility as Part I and Examination as Part II. After eligibility, candidates sit a written Type A MCQ paper and an oral clinical station examination. The examination is English only.
  • Time limit: Part 1 lasts 3 hours. Part 2 has nine oral clinical stations, each lasting 9 minutes including changeover time.
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 1,200 total: EUR 450 for Eligibility Assessment and EUR 750 for the Examination. All fees paid are non-refundable under the published UEMS policy. Official sources

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EBSQ General Surgery: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prepare for both written Type A best-answer questions and short, structured oral-station decision-making.
2Use the UEMS General Surgery syllabus and curriculum as a breadth checklist rather than over-focusing on one elective subspecialty.
3Practise emergency general surgery pathways: assessment, resuscitation, imaging, antibiotics, source control, operative timing, postoperative complications, and communication.
4For oral stations, present diagnosis, differential, urgent risks, investigations, management options, consent issues, complications, and follow-up concisely.
5Keep the credential boundary clear: FEBS in General Surgery is a professional fellowship marker and does not automatically replace national legal recognition or independent-practice requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EBSQ Examination in General Surgery?

It is the UEMS General Surgery EBSQ examination offered by the European Board of Surgery and Division of General Surgery, leading after successful eligibility and examination to FEBS in General Surgery.

When is the 2026 EBSQ General Surgery examination?

The official UEMS page lists 2-4 September 2026 in Dublin, with an application deadline of 5 June 2026.

What is the exam format?

After eligibility review, Part 1 is a 150-question Best answer-out-of-five Type A MCQ exam lasting 3 hours. Part 2 is an oral clinical exam with nine stations, each lasting 9 minutes including changeover.

How much does EBSQ General Surgery cost?

The total fee is EUR 1,200: EUR 450 for Eligibility Assessment and EUR 750 for the Examination. UEMS states that all fees paid are non-refundable.

How are applications submitted?

All candidates must apply through the dedicated QuizOne platform. UEMS states that documents submitted by other means are not considered part of the application.

Does FEBS in General Surgery automatically grant independent practice rights?

No. UEMS states that the fellowship itself has no automatic legal recognition and does not itself imply an automatic right to independent practice.