EBNENM Examinations
This page provides current information on the European Board in Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Medicine (EBNENM) examinations, including eligibility, the application process, examination procedures and relevant resources..
Physicians wishing to take the EBNENM examination can find all relevant information and application materials below.
News: EBNENM Exams 2027
Dear EBNENM trainees,
Below you will find some general information pertaining to EBNENM examinations.
EBNENM Exams 2027
Applications for the 2027 EBNENM examinations are now open.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET
The 2027 examinations will take place during ENETS 2027 in Milan, Italy:
- 10 March 2027: Part 1 - Written examination
- 11–12 March 2027: Part 2 - Oral examination
Before applying, candidates are asked to carefully review the Application Form and the Exam Regulations, Fees and Appeals Process.
A separate overview of the examination fees is also available on this page.
Eligibility requirements
To apply for the EBNENM examination, candidates must:
- hold a medical degree and have completed general professional training;
- hold a national qualification in a relevant specialty, such as board certification in Gastroenterology;
- have completed at least 2 years of competency training in an accredited programme at an ENETS Center of Excellence (CoE) or at an institution that provides NEN care at an equivalent level;
- document the required competencies in a EBNENM logbook, with entries signed off by the accredited training director.
Application documents
Please submit the following documents:
- completed EBNENM logbook with signed entries (a signature from one person in the expert centre will suffice, despite the different disciplines);
- proof of training at a European centre;
- two letters of recommendation from trainers (training completed in Europe);
- updated CV;
- proof of national board certification;
- completed and signed Application Form;
- canned copy of your ID card or passport showing your photograph and name in Latin letters.
Eligibility assessment
The eligibility assessment takes place in two steps:
Step 1 – Application review
Submit your complete application to the ENETS Office and pay the €200 eligibility assessment fee. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Examination Board.
Step 2 – Confirmation of eligibility
Successful applicants will be invited to sit the EBNENM examination at the next available examination date.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome within one month after the application deadline.
Candidates who pass the eligibility assessment must subsequently pay the examination fee to finalise their registration.
How to apply
Please send your complete application and all supporting documents by email to:
office@enets.org
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (23:59 CET).
Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications cannot proceed to the eligibility assessment.
Eligibility criteria for examinees
Potential examinees should have completed competency training for 2 years in an accredited program in ENETS Centers of Excellence or in an institution providing service for NEN patients on the level of a ENETS Centers of Excellence. The competences of the examinee should be collected in the logbook and signed of by the accredited training director.
Examination procedure
The EU Board Exam in NEN Medicine aims to provide a structured test for qualification as NEN Specialist. The successful candidates will gain a European Certificate in NEN, which is intended to be the main knowledge-based assessment tool for training across Europe and ultimately for all continent’s experts, with the aim of establishing world class-leading standards in that competency throughout all countries. This European Board in Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Medicine examination is an assessment in knowledge in core clinical NEN conditions and tests knowledge in the areas of relevant science and clinical practice, including diagnosis, investigation, interpretation, prevention and treatment as described in the logbook.
Recommended resources for learning can be found in the Resources section of the website, including e-learnings, webinars and current guidelines. Trainees are advised to attend (inter-)national conferences and acquire up-to-date knowledge on the latest research developments in the field of NEN.
The exam is written/oral in nature and consists of two parts on two consecutive days:
Part 1: Written exam (multiple choice questions):
- Held in a separate, secure examination room.
- The exam is paper-based and consist of 50 multiple choice questions.
- The duration of the exam will not exceed 75 minutes.
- The written exam accounts for 40% of the total score.
Candidates must achieve the minimum standard in the multiple-choice exam to proceed to Part 2, which is held on the following day.
Part 2: Oral exam:
- The oral exam accounts for 60% of the total score.
- Clinical scenarios from the curriculum will be assessed.
- Non-technical skills, such as obtaining consent and communication, as well as the critical appraisal of a publication, will also be tested.
The Examination Board will convene after the exams to determine whether candidates have passed. Candidates must meet the pass mark to successfully complete the examination.
Exam fees
The total fee for the EBNENM Examination is €800.00, which includes:
- €200.00 for the eligibility assessment.
- €600.00 for the examination.
Payments must be made via wire transfer directly to ENETS before the written examination.
- The eligibility fee is payable after the applicant has registrered for the examination. An invoice will be sent by the ENETS Office to the applicant within 2 weeks of the examination application deadline.
- The examination fee must be paid within two weeks of eligibility confirmation to finalise registration. An invoice will be sent by the ENETS Office to the applicant before the examination takes place.
All fees paid are non-refundable. For more details, please download and read the EBNEN examination rules.
Examiners
Examiners play a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of the European Board Examination in Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Medicine. They must be actively involved in NEN medicine in Europe and be familiar with the EBNENM training framework, including the European Training Requirements (ETR), the logbook and the assessment structure. Examiners are required to have completed training in the application of the examination tools and must be current Fellows of the European Board in Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Medicine.
