European Board of Interventional Radiology
IR Trainee Session – Building an IR CareerOtto van Delden
Benefit from taking the European Board of Interventional Radiology
“The EBIR diploma is an asset to interventional radiologists in their career development. Additionally, the examination has asserted itself as the internationally valued IR qualification that certifies an interventional radiologist’s skills and experience. “Maria Tsitskari, GR
“The EBIR provides a certification that is of utmost importance in countries without official recognition of IR as a medical (sub)specialty. “Tiago Bilhim, PT
Take advantage of the international recognition of the EBIR qualification in order to:
• Further your career development
• Present an additional professional qualification as an add-on to traditional radiology training schemes
• Increase your job mobility across Europe as well as globally
• Assert your credentials vis-à-vis non-IR competitors
Why take the EBIR?
European Board of Interventional Radiology – EBIR
A voluntary supplemental examination offered by CIRSE to assess candidates on the clinical and technical knowledge necessary to carry out safe and effective IR treatments for patients.
• Over 560 EBIR holders globally*• Candidates from 45 different countries have taken the exam• 3 exams held annually: 2 in Europe, 1 in Australasia
• UEMS-CESMA appraised• Endorsed by ESR & UEMS IR Division
*Not including successful candidates from our most recent exam
An EBIR candidate’s profile
Applicants must:
• Have completed national radiology training as well as at least 1 year of IR training
• Currently work as a fully qualified staff radiologist
• Have experience as first operator performing >250 IR procedures, 150 of which are interventions as defined by section 2.2.1 of the European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology
More details about eligibility and application criteria can be found online at cirse.org/ebir
An EBIR candidate’s profile – cont.
Applicants must have:
• Validation of competency from IR programme director or other responsible authority that the applicant demonstrates safe and appropriate interaction, e.g. a commitment to patient safety, ability to work in a team environment, etc.
• ESR and CIRSE membership in the year(s) of the application and examination
More details about eligibility and application criteria can be found online at cirse.org/ebir
How to Prepare for the EBIR – Curriculum & Syllabus
Examination questions are created according to the European Curriculum and Syllabus for IR.
The relevance of syllabus topics is provided within, and a colour code indicates the frequency with which a topic is tested in the EBIR examinations.
Available for download at www.cirse.org/curriculum
How to Prepare for the EBIR – CIRSE Library & Academy
Recommended Lectures Recorded at Annual Congresses
www.library.cirse.org
Features curriculum-based self-assessment and e-learning modules that are CME certified!
Online Modules Coming Soon!
Format change 2019
Advantages:• Reduced waiting times, more than double the examinees per sitting• Full digitalisation, easy-to-use interface for candidates• More efficient, results can be released to candidates more quickly• Proven to be high in reliability and validity• Fair exam – Sophisticated selected response questions will test candidates’ knowledge and
higher cognitive skills equal to an oral examination
Due to an increased demand and resulting waiting times, the EBIR examination will become fully digitalised.
First fully digital exam to be held at CIRSE 2019
You are warmly invited to take the EBIR exam at one of the upcoming occasions!
Certify your expertise!Find out more at www.cirse.org/ebir or contact the Examination Services Team at
[email protected] for the next available sittings.
