FEBS Surgical Oncology

Practice for the FEBS-SO with 3,800 board-referenced questions written by surgical oncologists. Each question carries a detailed explanation citing ESMO, NCCN, or specialty-specific guidelines.

Format

Written MCQ examination + oral examination (two components)

Duration

Written: 3 hours; Oral: 30–45 minutes

Frequency

Annual

Pass rate

~70%

Exam fee

€600–€800 EUR

• ›Minimum 5 years postgraduate surgical training (equivalent to European standards)
• ›At least 2 years in a recognized surgical oncology unit
• ›Logbook demonstrating sufficient case volume in oncologic surgery
• ›European surgical practice or equivalent recognized training
• ›Membership or affiliation with a national surgical society within UEMS

• ›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-SO 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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50 questions free, no credit card required. Filter by board, topic, or difficulty. Explanations cite current ESMO and NCCN guidelines.