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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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).
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.
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.
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.