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European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (Part A): Plan [ Study Tips ](https://mdster.com/blog?category=study-tips) European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (Part A): Plan ================================================================= A practical 10-week strategy for mastering the curriculum, SBA technique, and two-paper online format [ MDster Editorial Team ](https://mdster.com/about) · Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min read · 29 [ Reviewed by Dr. Ali Ragab, MBBCH, MSc, MCAI ](https://mdster.com/medical-reviewers/dr-ali-ragab) [Editorial Policy](https://mdster.com/editorial-policy) | [Corrections Policy](https://mdster.com/corrections) [ Emergency Medicine Boards ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=emergency-medicine-boards) [ Emergency Medicine ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=emergency-medicine) [ Study Tips ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=study-tips) [ EBEEM Part A ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=ebeem-part-a) [ EUSEM ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=eusem) [ Medical Exam Preparation ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=medical-exam-preparation) ![European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (Part A): Plan](https://mdster.com/storage/blog/images/european-board-examination-in-emergency-medicine-part-a-plan.jpg) Share this article Share this post On this page 1. [ Build Your Plan Around the Official Curriculum ](#build-your-plan-around-the-official-curriculum) 2. [ Turn MCQs Into Your Main Learning Tool ](#turn-mcqs-into-your-main-learning-tool) 3. [ Study Schedule Template ](#study-schedule-template) 4. [ Use Resources for Defined Jobs ](#use-resources-for-defined-jobs) 5. [ Rehearse the Two-Hour Papers ](#rehearse-the-two-hour-papers) 6. [ Common Pitfalls to Avoid ](#common-pitfalls-to-avoid) 7. [ Key Takeaways ](#key-takeaways) 8. [ Frequently Asked Questions ](#blog-faqs) 9. [ References ](#references-heading) On this page 1. [ Build Your Plan Around the Official Curriculum ](#build-your-plan-around-the-official-curriculum) 2. [ Turn MCQs Into Your Main Learning Tool ](#turn-mcqs-into-your-main-learning-tool) 3. [ Study Schedule Template ](#study-schedule-template) 4. [ Use Resources for Defined Jobs ](#use-resources-for-defined-jobs) 5. [ Rehearse the Two-Hour Papers ](#rehearse-the-two-hour-papers) 6. [ Common Pitfalls to Avoid ](#common-pitfalls-to-avoid) 7. [ Key Takeaways ](#key-takeaways) 8. [ Frequently Asked Questions ](#blog-faqs) 9. [ References ](#references-heading) Many candidates prepare for EBEEM Part A by reading large emergency medicine textbooks from beginning to end. They accumulate facts but never become efficient at selecting the **single best answer** under time pressure. Your preparation should instead mirror the examination. As of August 2026, Part A consists of 200 single-best-answer MCQs: two 100-question papers lasting two hours each, separated by a one-hour break and delivered remotely. Build Your Plan Around the Official Curriculum ---------------------------------------------- The 2024 European Training Requirements in Emergency Medicine define the syllabus. Convert that document into a tracking sheet rather than relying on one resource's chapter order. Create columns for: - Curriculum domain and subtopic - Baseline confidence from 0–3 - Questions attempted and percentage correct - Recurrent error or knowledge gap - Date scheduled for review Cover the full curriculum, including adult and paediatric emergencies, trauma, resuscitation, applied basic sciences, diagnostics, toxicology, environmental illness, mental health, obstetrics, prehospital care, disaster medicine, and professional competencies. Do not assume frequently encountered adult cases will dominate the paper. Prioritise topics using **risk plus weakness**, not prediction. Start with low-scoring areas involving time-critical decisions, then address less familiar curriculum domains. > **Pro Tip:** Think like a safe general emergency physician. The best answer is usually the option that most appropriately recognises risk, prioritises immediate care, and answers the precise question asked. Turn MCQs Into Your Main Learning Tool -------------------------------------- Part A rewards rapid discrimination between plausible options. Begin question practice early instead of saving it for the final fortnight. Use this four-step cycle: 1. Complete 20–25 questions without notes. 2. Explain why your answer is best before reading the explanation. 3. Review every uncertain question, including correct guesses. 4. Record one short corrective rule in an error log. Classify errors as **knowledge**, **misreading**, **reasoning**, or **time pressure**. This prevents you from treating every mistake with more reading when the real problem may be question interpretation. Progress from untimed topic blocks to mixed timed sets, then 100-question papers. Your final practice should include a complete two-paper day because maintaining accuracy after the break is part of the challenge. Study Schedule Template ----------------------- Adapt this 10-week framework around clinical shifts: WeeksPrimary taskQuestion target1–2Map the ETR and complete a mixed baseline test150–2003–5Resuscitation, major systems, trauma, diagnostics250 weekly6–7Paediatrics, obstetrics, toxicology, psychiatry, environmental and prehospital EM300 weekly8Applied sciences and mixed clinical integration3509Two timed 100-question papers plus error repair40010One full simulation and focused review only300–400 On workdays, use one 30-minute question block and a 15-minute error-log review. Reserve longer sessions for mixed papers and curriculum gaps that require guideline or textbook review. Use Resources for Defined Jobs ------------------------------ Avoid collecting multiple resources that perform the same function. Assign each resource a purpose: - **Official ETR:** syllabus coverage and progress tracking - **Official sample questions:** understanding wording and expected depth - **Question bank:** retrieval practice, timing, and performance data - **Reference textbook or guidelines:** repairing identified gaps - **Study group:** defending difficult answers and comparing reasoning - **Educational modules or courses:** unfamiliar curriculum areas requiring structured teaching Limit study-group sessions to disputed questions or planned topics. Unstructured case discussion can consume time without improving Part A performance. Rehearse the Two-Hour Papers ---------------------------- You have approximately 72 seconds per question. During practice, target these checkpoints while preserving about 12 minutes for review: - Question 25 by 27 minutes - Question 50 by 54 minutes - Question 75 by 81 minutes - Question 100 by 108 minutes Answer clear questions promptly. Flag difficult items and return later if the current examination portal permits review. Re-read the final sentence before committing, especially when asked for the diagnosis, investigation, immediate action, or definitive management. Use the one-hour break to reset for Paper 2 rather than discussing recalled questions. For the remote format, complete a full mock using the intended room, computer, internet connection, camera position, and permitted desk setup. > **Pro Tip:** Test the examination environment before your final week. Technical unfamiliarity should not consume attention needed for clinical reasoning. Common Pitfalls to Avoid ------------------------ - Memorising isolated facts without practising clinical application - Choosing a true statement rather than the single best answer - Overusing local protocols when revising a European curriculum - Ignoring paediatric, psychiatric, obstetric, or prehospital topics - Spending several minutes trying to rescue one difficult question - Chasing a rumoured pass percentage; the cut score is set using the Angoff method and may vary Key Takeaways ------------- Implement these actions this week: - Download the current ETR and create a topic tracker - Complete a timed mixed baseline block - Start a four-category error log - Schedule your first 100-question mock - Reserve one day for a full two-paper simulation - Verify the latest official candidate and technical instructions Part A is broad, but it is manageable when your preparation is curriculum-led and question-driven. Begin by identifying where your decisions fail, then use each study session to correct a defined weakness. Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------- ### How early should I begin preparing for EBEEM Part A? A structured 8–12 week plan is realistic for most working clinicians. Begin earlier if your baseline assessment identifies several weak curriculum domains. ### Should I study applied basic sciences separately? Review them through clinical problems whenever possible. Link physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, and interpretation skills to emergency presentations and management decisions. ### How many mock examinations should I complete? Complete several timed 100-question papers and at least one full 200-question simulation with the scheduled one-hour break. ### How does Part A preparation differ from Part B preparation? Part A prioritises broad knowledge, precise SBA interpretation, and rapid option discrimination. Part B additionally requires verbalised reasoning, communication, leadership, and scenario management. References (4) ------------------ 1. 1. [ EUSEM: European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine Part A ](https://eusem.org/ebeem/part-a) 2. 2. [ UEMS and EUSEM: Emergency Medicine European Training Requirements 2024 ](https://www.eusem.org/images/ebeem/Emergency_Medicine_ETR_2024.pdf) 3. 3. [ EUSEM: Preparing for the EBEEM Examination ](https://www.eusem.org/ebeem/preparing-for-the-exam) 4. 4. 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