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EBEORL-HNS Exam dates + planning (Part I + Part II)

EBEORL-HNS exam dates (2026)
+ 2027 timeline

Plan your run-in with confidence: where to verify the official EBEORL-HNS Part I (written) and Part II (oral) schedule, what the exam format tests, and a practical study timeline you can actually execute.

See timing + where to verify Exam format (Part I + II) Build your plan

Source of truth: the official EBEORL-HNS website (plus official communications). Dates can change year-to-year. OtoPrep is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with UEMS/EBEORL-HNS.

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EBEORL-HNS timing for 2026 + 2027 (and where to verify)

EBEORL-HNS is described as running annually, with the oral (viva) in Vienna every November. Part I has historically been offered 2–3 times/year, often linked to a major European ORL congress. Always confirm the current schedule on the official site before you book leave/travel.

TIP
Treat Part I as an accuracy-at-pace test: sit timed blocks, then convert every miss into a short “rule” you re-test at 48–72 hours.
Exam 2026 timing (typical) 2027 timing (typical) Official links to verify
Part I (Written)100 MCQs (SBA) • English • no negative marking TBA (check official site) Historically offered 2–3 times/year; one sitting often linked to a major European ORL congress. TBA (check official site) Plan with a flexible runway: assume at least one spring/summer window. EBEORL-HNS official site
Independent overview (timing context)
Part II (Oral / Viva)Held yearly in Vienna (as described in published overviews) TBA (typically November) Viva described as taking place in Vienna every November. TBA (typically November) Use November as your planning anchor unless the official schedule states otherwise. EBEORL-HNS official site
Part I/II structure + eligibility overview
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Structure beats motivation: milestones, timed rehearsals, and a consistent review loop.

EBEORL-HNS format (what the exam actually tests)

Published overviews describe the exam as two parts: Part I (written MCQs) and Part II (oral/viva in Vienna).

NOTE
Treat Part I as accuracy + pace. Treat Part II as structured clinical reasoning under questioning.

Part I (Written)

  • 100 MCQs (single best answer)
  • English
  • No negative marking
  • Passing Part I is required to sit Part II

Practical prep goal: reduce “avoidable misses” (misreads, overthinking, time sinks) until your score is stable under full timed sits.

Part II (Oral / Viva)

  • Held yearly in Vienna (described as every November)
  • Structured questioning across major ORL-HNS areas
  • Eligibility: pass Part I first

Build Part II readiness by making Part I knowledge automatic, then practising concise frameworks: diagnosis → key tests → management.

A practical plan for EBEORL-HNS (works even if dates shift)

Use the oral (typically November) as your anchor and adjust Part I rehearsal blocks to the official schedule once released.

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Closed-book rule: if you look things up mid-block, you’re training a different skill than the written exam rewards.

24–16 weeks out

  • Daily MCQs (short blocks on busy days; longer blocks on lighter days).
  • Start an “error log” (one-line rules, not essays).
  • Cover breadth first, then tighten weak areas.

12–8 weeks out

  • Add timed blocks 3–5×/week (10–25 questions).
  • 1 full timed mock weekly (no pausing).
  • Re-test incorrects at 48–72 hours.

6–2 weeks out

  • 2 full timed mocks per week.
  • Hard focus on repeat misses + classic traps.
  • Practice decisive “best next step” thinking.

Final 10 days

  • Mixed timed sets + light review.
  • Read your rules list daily (fast recall).
  • Protect sleep; keep your pace steady.

Want a structured run-in to Part I?

Use timed mock papers to rehearse accuracy at pace, and a targeted question bank to fix weak domains between sits.

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Disclaimer: OtoPrep is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with UEMS/EBEORL-HNS. Always confirm dates via official communications.

FAQs (fast answers)

Short answers designed for featured snippets.

Where should I verify the official EBEORL-HNS exam date for 2026?

Use the official EBEORL-HNS website and official communications for the current Part I and Part II schedule. Dates can vary year-to-year.

What is EBEORL-HNS Part I?

Part I is the written exam and is described as 100 multiple choice questions (single best answer), in English, with no negative marking.

When and where is EBEORL-HNS Part II held?

Published overviews describe the Part II oral/viva as being held in Vienna every November. Always confirm the current year’s details on the official site.

Who is eligible to sit the EBEORL-HNS exam?

Published guidance describes the exam as aimed at senior residents near the end of training; eligibility is typically for qualified specialists or those in their final year of ORL-HNS training.

Does Part I have to be passed before Part II?

Yes. Part II eligibility requires passing Part I first.