Fellowship Exam EBOT

The written section will consist of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the single correct answer format. It can be taken as an online proctored exam or onsite in different examination centres in Europe. Please specify your chosen form when you apply for it. This exam will take place on June 2, 2026. Applicants need to pass Part 1 in order to be able to sit Part 2.

	European Candidates (1)	Non-European Candidates working in Europe (2)	Non-European candidates NOT working in Europe (3)
Country of citizenship	Candidates from European Union OR United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine (UEMS-affiliated countries)	Any other country	Any other country
Country of work		Working in a country of the European Union OR United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine (UEMS-affiliated countries)	Any other country
Fees Written	350€	450€	550€
Documents	Copy of passport or ID card proving citizenship of a European Union (EU) country or new countries joining the EU OR United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Serbia, Turkey or Ukraine (UEMS-affiliated countries). Certificate of full qualification as an orthopaedic surgeon from the national authority proving your status as registered O&T specialist in your country. Reference letter from your supervisor or the head of department where you are currently working (in English), stating your professional status including the confirmation that you hold the certification as an O&T specialist.	Copy of passport or ID card. Certificate of registration as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from the national registration authority in the country in which it was obtained. An English translation is required if coming from a non-European country. Structured reference form from your supervisor or the Head of Department where you are currently working stating (in English) your professional status including the confirmation that you hold the certification as an O&T specialist. Completed Orthopaedic training: Department, city, country. Description of training. Head of Department letter confirming training (in English). Exit exam of Orthopaedic training: date, outcome, country. Official validation (University, Ministry of Health) with English translation. Authorization to practice Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic surgery specialist certificate (issued by competent authority) with English translation. Affiliation to Orthopaedic Association: name of the association, country, membership certificate issued by association with English translation	Copy of passport of ID card. Certificate of registration as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from the national registration authority in the country in which it was obtained. An English translation is required if coming from a non-European country. Structured reference from your supervisor or the Head of Department where you are currently working stating (in English) your professional status including the confirmation that you hold the certification as an O&T specialist. Completed Orthopaedic training: Department, city, country. Description of training. Head of Department letter confirming training (in English). Exit exam of Orthopaedic training: date, outcome, country. Official validation (University, Ministry of Health) with English translation. Authorization to practice Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic surgery specialist certificate (issued by competent authority) with English translation. Affiliation to Orthopaedic Association: name of the association, country, membership certificate issued by association with English translation.
Last-year Trainees	Two structured references (in English): from the Head of Training or Department at the hospital from the orthopaedic surgeon responsible for your training

Certified specialists in Orthopaedics and Traumatology (or Last-year trainees in a European Orthopaedics and Traumatology Scheme Programme) who are European or European-associated citizens, including United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Serbia, Turkey or Ukraine (UEMS-affiliated countries).
Certified specialists in Orthopaedics and Traumatology who are non-European citizens currently working in a European or European-associated country as an Orthopaedic and Traumatology specialists (at least 3 years at a Registrar level).
Certified specialists in Orthopaedics and Traumatology who are non-European citizens not currently working in a European or European associated country will only be accepted upon submission of strict requisites and acceptance from the EBOT Reviewing Committee.

Structured Reference Form
Structured Reference Form for last-year trainees
Guide Notes for Completion of Structured Reference Form

Application process:

Phase 1 – application:

The opening date for the application for EBOT Exam Part 1 – Written exam is March 9, 2026.
The closing date for the application for EBOT Exam Part 1 – Written exam will be April 17, 2026. Please note that no applications will be accepted after closing date and that applicants are responsible for timely obtaining and uploading the required documents.
Applicants will enter the portal and complete all of the information required, making sure they upload the pertinent documents for their specific circumstance (EU citizen, last-year trainee EU citizen, non-EU citizen working in EU country, or non-EU citizen not working in EU country).

PLEASE NOTE that all resit candidates for the written part must go through the online application procedure again so that the data can be processed unless otherwise notified by the EBOT Administration Office. Resit candidates may reuse their previously submitted documentation. However, an updated proof of employment must be provided.

During this phase, applicants will be asked whether they choose to take the exam online or onsite. Please, consider this question carefully, as it will require a different registration process.

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Phase 2 – registration:

Upon review and approval of the documentation added, applicants will receive an email with instructions on what to do for their registration.
After the payment portion is completed, applicants will receive a receipt and further instructions about what to do on their exam day. Please keep this information for referral on the day of the exam.

After the exam:

In the weeks following the written exam, candidates will receive an email with their exam results and a Certificate of Basic Knowledge if they have been successful. Also, for successful candidates who are eligible, an invitation to register for EBOT Exam Part 2 – Oral Exam will be sent to their inbox.

PLEASE NOTE that last-year trainee applicants and non-European citizens not working in a European country applicants won’t be invited to sit EBOT Exam Part 2 – Oral exam as explained before.

Withdrawing from the Examination:

Candidates may withdraw from the written part by cancelling their appointment with the exam provider directly, adding ebotexam@efort.org on copy to their email. Subject to adhering to the general rules and conditions outlined when booking the seat/online slot, the exam fee will be reimbursed.