Announcement: Next European Medical Microbiology Examination 2026
Early Registration opens 8th September 2026
3rd UEMS European Examination in Medical Microbiology, supported by ESCMID
When: 28th November 2026
Where: Online with remote invigilation
The UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists), Section of Medical Microbiology, in partnership with ESCMID, is pleased to announce the 3rd UEMS European examination in Medical Microbiology.
The examination is based on the Curriculum which is part of the UEMS CORE TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (UEMS Section of Medical Microbiology core curriculum at https://uems-smm.eu/uems-smm/), current European best practice guidelines and recent pivotal publications in the major journals.
EXAM:
The European Examination will take place on 28 November 2026 12:00-14:00 CET. This exam fee is €500.
ESCMID members:
There is a 50 % reduction in the exam fee for the first candidates to register, if they are ESCMID members so their fee will be €250.
The exam fee payment can be made after the candidate is notified that they meet the eligibility criteria, and their application to sit the exam has been accepted. Payment instructions will follow on the registration platform.
QUESTIONS:
The question format will be Multiple Choice, in the single-best-answer format. The questions will be in English only.
VENUE:
Online
ELIGIBILITY:
The exam is open to candidates who:
- Are a Medical Doctor
- Are a trainee or consultant in Medical Microbiology
- The country in which the trainee is training is a full member, associate member or observer member of UEMS. The list of countries is accessible on www.uems.eu
- Have completed a minimum of 40 months of full-time training in Medical Microbiology as a doctor and is endorsed by two referees, where at least one should be the trainer/supervisor.
Acceptance of the application is based on the above eligibility criteria.
The European Examination in Medical Microbiology is organised and managed by UEMS Section of Medical Microbiology, with the support of and in cooperation with ESCMID. The UEMS is a European organisation for medical specialists (medical doctors), and can hence only develop training requirements for medical doctors.
Registration will be open from the 8th September – 20th October 2026
All candidates must apply through the QuizOne platform accessable through the link below.
Apply: https://uemssurg.quiz.one/public/accreditation/4c0f1f24-c1d5-460b-a00f-21aa563ab048
Proof of eligibility will be required as part of the application process. Eligibility will be determined by the completed application form and valid accompanied documentation.
With kind regards,
UEMS section Medical Microbiology and ESCMID Executive Office
View:
Eligiblitiy Criteria:
https://uems-smm.eu/download_file/view/233/324
Notification:
https://uems-smm.eu/download_file/view/234/324
With kind regards,
UEMS section Medical Microbiology
Previous First European Examination in Medical Microbiology
23rd May 2022 Paris, France
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