European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
The next European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (EBEEDM) will be held on Friday 12 December 2025.
Registrations for the 2025 EBEEDM will be open shortly.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), together with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) have collaborated to hold a European examination in Endocrinology, with pan-European governance, developed by highly-qualified endocrinologists, and supported by National Endocrine Societies across Europe. The first examination was sat in 2018, and continues to be a highly regarded and respected examination.
Details of the next sitting of this examination, by remote invigilation, will be announced shortly.
The European Board Examination in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (EBEEDM) has been designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge of the clinical sciences relevant to the medical practice in Endocrinology and of the most common or important disorders to a level appropriate for a newly appointed specialist in Endocrinology. The EBEEDM also assesses the ability to interpret information and solve clinical problems. Further details about areas of knowledge and experience in Endocrinology can be found in the ESE Curriculum.
The EBEEDM consists of two 3-hour single best answer papers and is delivered in a computer-based format via remote invigilation. Detailed information about format and regulations of the examination can be found here.
The EBEEDM is governed by an Exam Board and developed by the Question Writing and Standard Setting Groups. The Exam Board is co-chaired by Professor Mark Gurnell (UK) and Professor Graham Roberts (Ireland), nominated by ESE and UEMS respectively.
The EBEEDM is supported, from a logistics perspective, by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), who provide an end-to-end solution to both ESE and UEMS for the administration of the examination.
ESE provides a limited number of Examination Grants to cover 50% of the cost of the EBEEDM registration fee. These grants are available to ESE members who are in both the ‘in-training’ and ‘reduced rate’ categories. Applications for the ESE Examination Grant are now closed. Find out more here.
EBEEDM Governance
Frequently Asked Questions & Additional Information
Trainees, in-training medical doctors, or resident doctors in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, particularly those in their last years of specialist training in Endocrinology.
Consultant Endocrinologists or medical doctors with accredited specialisation in Endocrinology, in Europe or outside of Europe, particularly for those who would like to test, validate, update or demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
There are many reasons why you may consider taking this examination. Below are some examples:
- To test and validate your knowledge and understanding in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, particularly if you are an in-training doctor or becoming a medical specialist/consultant in Endocrinology
- To demonstrate your knowledge and understanding in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, particularly if you have plans to move between different countries in Europe or overseas, where this examination may be accepted as evidence of your core knowledge and competencies in Endocrinology
- To learn and further update your knowledge and competencies in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, as you will be studying from the most updated textbooks, clinical practice guidelines and other resources during your preparation for the examination
Preparation requires a wide breath of knowledge, and you should review what you have learned during your specialist training or early career years as a newly appointed Endocrinologist, through accessing a wide range of materials including textbooks, medical journal articles, and clinical guidelines. Postgraduate courses, clinical updates or medical conferences in the field of Endocrinology may also be of value. Further details about areas of knowledge and experience in Endocrinology that should be covered can be found in the ESE Curriculum.
The ESE Curriculum in Endocrinology is a document aimed to provide updated recommendations concerning the process and areas of knowledge and training in Endocrinology. The ESE Curriculum of Specialisation can be found here.
Friday 12 December 2025
All applications need to be submitted online via an application form available here.
No, places are not limited.
This examination is delivered by remote invigilation. Instead of travelling to an examination centre, you will do this examination online in a quiet, secure place of your choosing at your own computer, e.g. at home or at work. You will need a stable internet connection. Candidates are supervised remotely by invigilators throughout the examination.
A quiet, secure environment means:
- A room to which you have exclusive access (single occupancy - not shared)
- A room that does not have integrated security cameras, or any recording equipment, other than the webcam on your PC or laptop
- You are confident you will not be disturbed during the examination, e.g. by traffic, construction work, or people
More information about remote invigilation of Examinations can be found here.
The examination will consist of two 3-hour single best answer papers and is delivered in a computer-based format via remote invigilation. Further information about format and regulations of the examination can be found here.
The Examination fee is €850.
ESE provides a limited number of ESE Examination Grants to ESE members who are an Early Career or Student member of ESE or a full ESE Member with a low or middle income country Membership rate as classified by the World Bank. The grant will cover 50% of the registration fee.
The full list of membership categories and fees can be found here.
ESE provides a limited number of ESE Examination Grants to cover 50% of the Examination registration fee.
These grants are only available to ESE members who are an Early Career or Student member of ESE and with a low or middle income country Membership rate as classified by the World Bank. The full list of membership categories and fees can be found here. The grant will cover 50% of the registration fee.
The grant amount is €425 (50% of the registration fee). Applicants will be notified if their application has been successful or not as soon as possible after applications closes on 19 August 2024 and have been reviewed. The Treasurer’s decision is final.
The payment of the grant is made by reduction of the exam registration fee that is required to be paid. Following award of the grant, the applicant will receive a unique link to pay for the examination at a reduced rate. There will be no financial transfer of money between ESE and the applicant.
We are unable to provide grants to individuals or institutions currently under sanction according to the consolidated list of financial sanctions targets in the UK, as listed here. Applications are verified to ensure this is not the case before a grant is awarded. ESE does not permit sanctioned individuals or individuals from sanctioned institutions to attend any ESE events.
For further queries relating to the ESE Examination Grant, please contact the ESE Office: info@ese-hormones.org
The exam is hosted and handled from RCPI. Detailed information about appeals or cancellation policy rules applicable to the exam can be found in their website here.
ESE membership is open to all those in clinical and basic science roles, nurses and allied health professionals who work with patients with endocrine conditions. ESE membership benefits include fantastic opportunities for networking, discounted fees for ESE events, access to the latest endocrine research, and a wide range of awards and grants, including the ESE Examination Grant.
More information about ESE membership can be found here.
You can submit your membership application here.
Please contact the ESE team at info@ese-hormones.org, telephone +44 (0)117 440 6489 if you have any questions.