International Certificate Part 1 Written Exam

An examination to determine your level of knowledge

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Date: 14 November 2024
Local time: 14:30 – 16:30 local time
Type: MCQ exam
Format: Web-based exam taken remotely
Fee: € 625,00

Eligibility

Participation is subject to eligibility. The participant holds a certificate of accreditation in urology.  


Objective

The aim is to assess whether the candidate meets the minimum level of knowledge set by EBU. The exam is in English and consists of 110 single correct answer MCQs covering all urological fields.



Scoring

We apply cohort-based standard setting. For the cut-off score we look at the average score and standard deviation. There is no negative marking.



Preparation

Candidates prepare by studying up-to-date clinical textbooks and medical journals. The EAU guidelines and Campbell Wein Walsh (12th edition) provide a useful consensus.



Computer based exam

The exam is organised with our partner Televic via their online assessment tool assessmentQ. The exam is fully invigilated by a live proctor.


Examination regulations

These regulations apply to all candidates.

Step 1: Registration
Register via the link (available from mid-June )
Access to the exam can only be guaranteed when the candidate’s registration matches the passport/ID presented.

Step 2: Receive details about the examination from EBU
Participants will receive an email from the EBU with the exam details.

Step 3: Take the exam
Participants follow the instructions provided and take the exam at the assigned time.

Step 4: Receive the result
About 3 weeks after the exam the participant is informed about the result by email.

Step 5: Receive the certificate
Participants who completed the examination receive a certificate of participation by email.