Applications must be completed, in full, before being submitted to the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Board.

Documentation Required for Submitting an Online Application:

Section 1

i) Summary of Curriculum Vitae [maximum two A4 pages (1000 words)]
ii) Passport size photograph
iii) Two structured references from the Head of Training in the Hospital and from the Orthopaedic Surgeon responsible for your training. (Print documents and post to the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Address can be found in “Contact Us” Only originals will be accepted)

Section 2

iv) Copy of Certificate of full qualification as an Orthopaedic Surgeon by the National Authorities (EU Orthopaedic Society)

Closing dates will be strictly adhered to. It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload the required information and documentation, without it the application fails.

Resit Candidates
Please note that all resit candidates must complete the application form online in full to the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Withdrawing from the Examination
Candidates withdrawing from the examination must do so in writing to the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

i) The full entrance fee may be returned or transferred to a future examination when written notice is received prior to the closing date for receipt of applications.

ii) Half of the entrance fee may be returned or transferred to a future examination when written notice is received not less than 31 working days before the commencement of the examination.

iii) Within 30 working days of the examination, no refund of the fee will be made to candidates who withdraw or fail to attend, except in the most exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Board.