2 EBO exams will be held in 2026:
Paris onsite: MCQ/SBA on tablets, VV face to face with 2 examiners using English language.
Spring Exam in person: Applications will open in early October 2025 and close once capacity has been reached or on December 15th 2025 at 18.00 CET, whichever comes first
Electronic Autumn exam: MCQ/SBA and CC at home on the computer of the candidate, English language
Autumn Exam online: Applications will open on 20th March 2026 and close on 20th May 2026 at 18.00 CEST
Early October 2025
FEBOD Candidate application process (Residents & Specialists) opens for In person May Exam
December 15th 2025
May 2025 In person Exam Candidate application closes (once capacity has been reached or on December 15th 2025 at 18.00 CET, whichever comes first)
January 2026
Candidate applications sent for approval to Country National Delegates
February 2026
Confirmation of eligible candidates to sit the exam
May 8th 2026
Spring In person Exam takes place in Paris
May 9th 2026
Exam results released & Diploma award ceremony in Paris
March 20th 2026
FEBOD Candidate application process (Residents & Specialists) opens for Autumn Exam
May 20th 2026
Autumn 2025 Exam Candidate application closes
June 2026
Candidate applications sent for approval to Country National Delegates
July 2026
Confirmation of eligible candidates to sit the exam
Autumn 2026 (Date TBC)
Autumn Online Exam takes place
Approximately 4 weeks after the exam
Exam results released
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