FAQs on EBNENM

Trainees

What qualification does EBNENM award?

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and pass the written and oral examinations are awarded the title of Fellow of the European Board of Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Medicine. The qualification is established through collaboration between ENETS and the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and recognises specialist knowledge and competencies in NEN medicine.

Am I too old to start a fellowship?

There is no upper age limit for starting EBNENM training. Applicants must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

How can I apply for a fellowship?

Please complete the expression of interest form on the Information for trainees page. The ENETS Office will contact you about the next steps. If you have questions about the programme, please contact office@enets.org.

How much does a fellowship cost?

ENETS does not charge a fee for the EBNENM training programme. Trainees should discuss any local training arrangements and associated costs with their training institution. The examination costs €800: €200 for the eligibility assessment and €600 for the examination. The ENETS Office issues the invoices separately. The examination fee is payable only if the candidate is deemed eligible. Trainees are responsible for any travel, accommodation and other related expenses.

Can I complete the fellowship if I am not based in a European country?

The EBNENM programme must be completed within a training institution located in the EU. Please look at our current list of training institutions. Provided you are accepted by a training institution to complete a fellowship, you do not need to be an EU citizen.

Can I fast-track my fellowship if I have already completed sections of the logbook?

Relevant prior training and clinical experience may count towards the programme requirements. Depending on the competencies already achieved and documented, some trainees may need less additional training. All candidates must complete the required competencies, document them in the EBNENM logbook and meet the examination eligibility requirements. Please contact office@enets.org to discuss your previous training and experience.

Trainers

Do I have to complete an EBNENM fellowship in order to be a trainer?

No. During the initial phase of the programme, trainers are not required to be EBNENM Fellows. As the programme develops, the aim is for trainers to hold EBNENM Fellowship. Trainers interested in applying for the qualification are welcome to contact office@enets.org.

May I be a trainer and an examiner?

Yes. During the initial phase of the EBNENM programme, trainers may also serve as examiners, provided they meet the requirements for both roles.

Will I be remunerated as a trainer by ENETS?

No, there is no remuneration for trainers and training institutions.

How many trainees will I be required/expected to train?

This is left to each individual trainer and training institution to decide.

Training institutions

Does a training institution have to be an ENETS Center of Excellence?

Not necessarily. ENETS Centers of Excellence and equivalent institutions may participate, provided they meet the EBNENM training requirements and are approved by ENETS. Training institutions must be accredited by the relevant national medical authorities and meet UEMS and ENETS standards. They must have the expertise, infrastructure and clinical activity needed to provide the required training. They must also have an internal system of medical audit or quality assurance, with written guidance on patient care. ENETS Center of Excellence certification and membership of a European Reference Network are desirable.

Our center can only train internal colleagues and not external trainees – is this an issue?

No, this is not an issue at all. It is up to each training institution to decide if they offer fellowship placements to either internal, or external trainees, or both.

Does our center have to be based in Europe?

Yes, training institutions should be based in Europe (including UK, Norway, Switzerland, etc.).

How many trainees should we expect?

This is left to each individual trainer and training institution to decide.

Who pays for trainees?

Trainees and training institutions are responsible for arranging funding. ENETS does not currently provide bursaries for EBNENM training.

Examiners

Do I have to complete an EBNENM fellowship in order to be an examiner?

No. During the initial phase of the programme, examiners are not required to be EBNENM Fellows. As the programme develops and the number of Fellows grows, the aim is for examiner roles to be held by EBNENM Fellows.

How can I apply to be an examiner?

Please contact the ENETS Office at office@enets.org to express your interest. Information about examiner requirements is available on the EBNENM examinations page.

How often will exams take place?

For the initial phase, exams will take place once a year in March within the framework of the annual ENETS conference. The first set of exams is planned for 2026.

Exams

When are the next examinations?

The next examinations will take place during ENETS 2027 in Milan, Italy. The written examination is scheduled for 10 March 2027 and the oral examinations for 11–12 March 2027. The application deadline is 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Please visit the EBNENM examinations page for application documents and further information.

Examiners

May I be an examiner and a trainer at the same time?

Yes, EBNENM trainers may also be examiners - at least in the initial phase of the project until a good stock of trainers and examiners has been built up slowly over time.