European Board Certification
The FEBS Endocrine Surgery examination is the European fellowship in endocrine surgery. This guide covers the exam, its format, eligibility, the topics tested and how to prepare.
FEBS Endocrine Surgery is the Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery in Endocrine Surgery, issued by the UEMS Section of Surgery with the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES). It certifies competency across thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and neuroendocrine surgical disease.
The examination is based on the ESES curriculum and provides a harmonised European standard for endocrine surgeons, tested across both the written and oral components.
Part 1 — Written Examination
Part 2 — Oral / Viva Examination
Thyroid Cancer
ATA risk stratification, extent of surgery, lymph node management and radioiodine.
Parathyroid Disease
Primary hyperparathyroidism, localisation studies and minimally invasive surgery.
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenal masses, pheochromocytoma and preoperative alpha-blockade protocols.
Neuroendocrine Tumours
Pancreatic and GI NETs, functional syndromes and surgical indications.
MEN Syndromes
MEN1 and MEN2 genetics, RET codon-phenotype correlations and prophylactic surgery.
Benign Thyroid
Goitre, Graves disease and indications for surgery.
The FEBS Endocrine examination is held annually through the UEMS Section of Surgery. Applications open in advance; confirm the current schedule, fees and eligibility with UEMS and ESES.
FEBS Endocrine is the recognised European subspecialty credential in endocrine surgery and is referenced by high-volume endocrine units across Europe.
Preparation consolidates the genetics, biochemistry and operative nuance — from RET codon correlations to pheochromocytoma optimisation — that distinguish safe endocrine practice.
Master ATA risk stratification and the extent-of-surgery debate in thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma preoperative preparation, and the RET codon-to-phenotype correlations in MEN2. Practise timed questions and rehearse MEN1/MEN2 scenarios for the oral component.
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The exam covers thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism, adrenal surgery including pheochromocytoma, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours with the MEN syndromes.
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