Setting the bar for excellence in cardiothoracic surgery
EBCTS is the global examination board for cardiothoracic surgery. It sets examinations and awards qualifications for cardiothoracic surgeons in Europe and beyond, encouraging common high standards.
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MEBCTS
The Level One examination is a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) examination consisting of a 4 hour, 180 question paper. This examination will be quality assured using standard set questions and a scientifically derived pass mark.
MUEBTS
The Unified Thoracic Surgery Examination organised by UEBTS is supported by EACTS & ESTS.
The primary aim of The Unified European Board of Thoracic Surgery (UEBTS) is to encourage common high standards and qualifications in Thoracic surgery in all European countries and beyond. This should potentially allow for the mutual recognition of these qualifications between European countries and elsewhere.
FEBCTS
The Level 2 Fellowship consists of an oral examination conducted in person with our EBCTS examiners.
Level One Examination
The Membership of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (MEBCTS) is for surgeons at the end of national training who are ready to work independently.
This exam tests the scope of knowledge, clinical judgement and application of the principles and practice of cardiothoracic surgery.
Level Two Examination
The Fellowship of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (FEBCTS) is for surgeons who are already practicing independently.
This exam tests the scope of knowledge, clinical judgement and application of the principles and practice in one or more areas of established sub-specialist practice: adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery or congenital cardiac surgery.
Critical Care Certification
The Critical Care Certification is for surgeons who are recognised as leaders of multidisciplinary, high performing teams.
This certification demonstrates a high level of knowledge, experience and proficiency in cardiovascular critical care surgery critical.
Syllabus
The EBCTS Syllabuses describe the knowledge, skills and behaviours examined in our examinations.
About Us
EBCTS is the global examination board for cardiothoracic surgery. It sets examinations and awards qualifications for cardiothoracic surgeons in Europe and beyond, encouraging common high standards.
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