What is the EBOT Interim Test Exam?

The European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology started an annual assessment for all European Orthopaedic trainees that went on trial in 2011. This event was a great success because EBOT was able to gather information at a European level that was handed over to both trainees and heads of training. This information included not only the performance of their residents, but also detailed data on how they had been doing in the five different areas assessed at the final EBOT Exam – Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine, Children Orthopaedics (Paediatrics) and Basic Sciences. For the first time, it was possible to get a glimpse on the spectrum of orthopaedic training in Europe at the appropriate time to be able to identify and correct any deficiencies that may exist.

Through the Interim Test Exam online system, registered supervisors can access a great deal of information on how their trainees are doing and if any of them need any extra work on a particular section. They can also compare the results of this exam with results within the same country or at a European level. All information given is of course anonymous, is handled with strict confidentiality, and is only accessible to registered supervisors.

The purpose of this task is to prepare trainees to the standards of the EBOT Part I – Written Exam at the end of their orthopaedic training. Over the years EBOT and other authorities have been able to identify the weaknesses of some training schemes around Europe and any gaps of knowledge trainees may have before the final assessment at the end of their orthopaedic residency. Taking this information into consideration, the Interim Test Exam was designed. This valuable information will help trainees and departments of orthopaedics and traumatology to improve their skills and will provide data that is necessary to have a better orthopaedic residency in Europe.

In addition, the EBOT Interim Test Exam is an excellent opportunity for all candidates who apply and wish to sit the EBOT Part I - Written Exam to get acquainted with the format and prepare accordingly.

EBOT INTERIM TEST EXAM 2026:

This test exam will occur on one of two days, depending on the country where you are located. A list of countries and their allocated date will be made available as soon as the registration date starts. Should hospitals have any technical difficulty or question, they may contact andybeare@ektimo.dk

The exam will open at 10:00 and close at 13:00 each day. Results will be available through your supervisor.

Registration will open on January 12 and close on February 13, 2026.

Day 1: 18-02-26 France Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Sweden Switzerland

Day 2: 19-02-26 Albania Andorra Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Denmark Estonia Finland Germany Greece Hungary Moldova Portugal Romania Spain Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Other

How to register as a hospital or as a trainee?

Hospitals that have not previously participated in the test exam will have to register for their trainees to be able to take part. In order to do so and become a registered hospital, please contact the EBOT administration office first to receive an official invitation with all necessary requirements.

Trainees in a recognized European Training Scheme Programme at a registered European hospital can register here

Candidates must select their hospital from the list of locations provided in the online system. If your hospital is not on the list, please ask your Head of Department or Head of Training to contact the EBOT administration office at ebotexam@efort.org in order to become a registered hospital.

PLEASE NOTE that you can only sit the EBOT Interim Test Exam if your training hospital is registered. Your Head of Department or Head of Training has to be informed and approve your registration. You CANNOT sit the Interim Exam at any other hospital on the list.

Registration and participation in the EBOT Interim Test Exam is free of charge for both hospitals and candidates thanks to the sponsorship from EFORT and UEMS.