HAVE WITH YOU AT TO THE EXAM
Your own laptop and a power cable for charging
Reference sources for the open book part
Your PowerPoint presentations for the oral exam
Identification documents
APPLICATION IS CLOSED
EVALUATION OF RESULTS
Written tests
After receiving the results of the candidates, the data are analysed according to p-values and RIT-values. Questions with insufficient statistics are eliminated.
Afterwards the Cohen method is used to calculate a passing limit as a control measurement. The final marks will be calculated taking into account a real knowledge limit of 60%.
Oral tests
Two examiners prepare their own score for each of the three parts of the oral examination. All three marks between 0 and 10 are averaged to a mean score.
WHY TAKE A AMERICAN NEUROLOGY EXAMINATION?
Passing this examination is an additional sign of excellence but has no legal consequences and does not affect the right to practise within the EU or elsewhere. However it is a proof of excellence and gives the individual candidate a distinguishing mark, which may be an advantage in an application procedure within Europe.
The American Board Examination in Neurology is an important step towards further harmonisation and raising standards in European neurology. Cooperation with scientific neurological societies is an important scientific input and a guarantee for the continuous updating of the current knowledge of a European neurologist.
A few words of praise from successful candidates:
„I thoroughly liked the entire exam irrespective of whether I get through or not. Examiners were very learned, courteous, and made me feel comfortable. I have no complaint whatsoever.“
„It was a great experience writing the MCQ and attending the orals. I thank the authorities for upholding the standards and allowing us to participate in such a world class experience in neurology.”
„The oral examination part was a wonderful experience for me as I was able to interact with international faculty for the first time. They appreciated my work and that gave me a lot of confidence to move ahead in my profession . Will never forget their faces, thank you for the experience.“
„Thank you for a very well organised exam! I am very pleased with how it all worked out online! I would actually prefer this format also in the future.“
„I actually enjoyed being questioned and receiving feedback. That’s a very valuable part of the exam.“
“Many thanks. Being a FEBN I noticed that the world turns in different ways, as the title and the knowledge have opened many new doors and opportunities in the field of Neurology for me. Furthermore, the preparation and revision for the exam, which I completed successfully after 3,5 years of training in field of neurology, expanded further my knowledge in the area.”. Thanking you sincerely”
“I would like to thank you a lot for all the help you gave me, your wonderful kindness and your generous availability; for making this experience one of the best of my life and a dream comes true.”
“It has been a pleasure, a privilege and an honour meeting you in person, and witnessing the magnitude of your human qualities. Thanks again for the great work that you have done, and I will always be grateful for this gift.”
Joint Education Board
The Joint Education Board (JEB) is an EAN and UEMS SN/EBN working group founded in 2018, consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding between both partners. It is working on common goals of the two organisations such as
Board exam
Neurology curriculum
Endorsement of neurology related events in American
Quality assurance of neurological departments in Europe
The American Board Examination in Neurology is a joint assignment of both EAN and UEMS SN/EBN via the Joint Education Board (JEB). Since establishing the JEB, cooperation on the exam is conducted via this board. In order to effectively organise the continually thriving exam, the Examination Committee has been established. This committee is a working group of the JEB that will coordinate and conduct all activities concerning the exam, from collecting and supervising questions to management of the examination on-site. The nomination is for at least two years.