Section 1 - The written section will be completed online and will consist of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the single correct answer format. It will be held in the different examination centres in Europe or as online proctored exam (up to each candidate to decide) on 11 June 2024 between 09:00 and 12:00 GMT/10:00 and 13:00 CET. Applicants need to pass Section 1 to proceed to Section 2.

Stage 1 :
All applications received by the closing date, 20 March 2024 11:59 CET, will be screened for eligibility by the EBOT Exam Board. Thereafter candidates will be notified.

Stage 2 :
Candidates who are accepted to take the written section will receive an email from Pearson VUE (test centres/proctored online exam provider) at the end of April 2024 with a username and password. Candidates will then be able to schedule their examination online selecting the centres available throughout Europe or choosing an online slot on www.pearsonvue.com/ebot - this web page will only be available as of the end of April 2024.

Please note that successful candidates in this section I, the basic, written part will be awarded with a certificate of Basic Knowledge in Orthopaedics and Traumatology as part of the EBOT Exam. This certificate can be used as a stand-alone certificate.