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FEBS Breast Surgery

Practice for the FEBS-Breast with 440 board-referenced questions written by surgical oncologists. Each question carries a detailed explanation citing ESMO, NCCN, or specialty-specific guidelines.

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Exam format

Format
Written MCQ examination + oral examination
Duration
Written: 3 hours; Oral: 30–45 minutes
Frequency
Annual (EUSOMA/ESSO endorsed)
Pass rate
~78%
Exam fee
€600–€750 EUR

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum 5 years postgraduate surgical training
  • At least 2 years dedicated breast surgery practice in a recognized multidisciplinary breast unit
  • Operative logbook: ≥50 primary breast cancer surgical procedures per year, ≥20 oncoplastic procedures
  • Participation in multidisciplinary tumor board

Syllabus breakdown

Breast Cancer Surgery (BCS, mastectomy, axillary surgery)40%
Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Techniques20%
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy & Axillary Management15%
Neoadjuvant & Adjuvant Systemic Therapy Context15%
Benign Breast Disease10%

Preparation tips

  • Focus your first weeks on the highest-weight syllabus areas — they account for over half the marks and offer the fastest return on study time.
  • Use active recall with timed question sessions rather than passive re-reading. The FEBS-Breast written component rewards speed and precision under pressure.
  • Cross-reference every question explanation with the cited guideline section. Over a 3–6 month preparation cycle, this builds the mental index examiners expect in the oral component.

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