About the Part 1 Written Exam

An examination to determine level of knowledge

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Date: November 12, 2020

Local time: 14.30 – 16.30

Venue: Pearson VUE test centres

Information

Format: Computer-based exam

Fees:
€425 Candidate EBU member country
€625 Candidate non-EBU member country

Payment: Credit card only
Duration: Max. 2 hours
Language: English
Credits: 20
Supporting documents: Applications are only further processed when the required documents have been uploaded during the registration.

EBU member country candidate

Final-year resident

Trained as part of an official national urology training programme in an EBU member country. The training must be completed before, or on 31 October of the next year.

Candidate uploads a statement signed by programme director.

EBU member country candidate

Certified urologist

Holding a certificate of accreditation in urology issued in an EBU member country.

Candidate uploads a copy of the certificate of accreditation in urology.

Non-EBU member country candidate

Certified urologist

Holding a certificate of accreditation in urology issued in a non-EBU member country.

Candidate uploads a copy of the certificate of accreditation in urology.

NOTE: Candidate is eligible for Part 1 Written Exam only.

Additional information and/or English translation may be requested.

National Examinations

In these countries the examination is co-organised with national urological associations.

Country

Austria, Georgia, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland and Turkey

The Netherlands

Registration

National Associations

Individual

Language

German, Georgian, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish or English

English

Examination regulations

These regulations apply to all candidates.

Pearson VUE test centres

Pearson VUE has secured test centres in all EBU member countries. After receiving final information from the EBU the candidate books the exam in one of the available test centres in his/her country of residence through the Pearson VUE website. This excludes national exit exam candidates. Candidates who can only sit the examination in a non-EBU member country contact the EBU (ebu@ebu.com) before starting the online registration.

Register with names as stated in your passport/ID

The candidate must be registered with names as stated in passport/ID. Access to the Pearson VUE test centre can only be guaranteed when the candidate’s registration matches the passport/ID presented.

Before registering please read the information below.

Step 1: Complete the online registration

Fill in personal information and register with names as stated in your passport/ID.
Upload the requested documents.
Finish the registration and receive an automated confirmation of registration.

Step 2: Receive a confirmation of participation

If the application meets the criteria the candidate will receive a confirmation of participation by email. In case the application is rejected the cancellation is confirmed by email.

Step 3: Book your examination with Pearson VUE

Before the end of September the candidate will receive an email from the EBU with a link to the Pearson VUE website. This includes instructions on how to book the exam at one of the available Pearson VUE test centres.

Step 4: Take the examination

The candidate follows the instructions provided in the Pearson VUE exam booking confirmation and takes the exam at the allocated test centre. The examination is officially held between 14.30-16.30 hrs. local time.

Step 5: Receive the results online

The results will be available in our examination management system Examfolio. About 3 weeks after the assessment candidates receive an email from Examfolio (info@examfolio.com) with a link to the website.

Step 6: Receive certificate and credits

Candidates who completed the examination receive a certificate of participation by email. Successful candidates receive a confirmation of completion. Participation qualifies for 20 credits; EU-ACME members have their account updated automatically.

Cancellation Procedure

Candidates report a cancellation by email
€50,00 cancellation fee

Cancellation by the candidate received on, or before 14 October 2020.
Cancellation by the EBU if the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria.

The examination fee will be reimbursed after deduction of the cancellation fee.

100% examination fee

Cancellation by the candidate received on, or after 15 October 2020.
Access to the Pearson VUE test centre denied because the ID/passport does not match the registration.
No-show.