Homogeneity of the European training program. The role of the European Board of Urology.
Authors: José Luís Domínguez Escrig.
Arch. Esp. Urol. 2018; 71 (1): 129-133
Vol. 71, Number. 1, Jan/Feb 2018
From its origins and acting through its
specific committees, the E.B.U. has been dedicated
to the improvement and standardization of urological
training across Europe. Identifying minimal requirements
for urology training, publishing a European Curriculum
and defining basic rules for accreditation of educational
activities, hence, offering a systematic assessment for the
recognition of quality.
Working through different dedicated committees, the
E.B.U. oversees every aspect on the urological training in
Europe. The Accreditation Committee sets standards for
the accreditation of educational/scientific activities and
ensures the proper evaluation of submissions for CME/
CPD accreditation. The Certification Committee oversees
the appropriate implementation of the EBU Certification
programme and ensures a thorough quality assessment
process that aims to standardise urological training
across Europe. Finally, the Examination Committee,
that is structured into two sub-committees one for the
In Service Assessment (I.S.A.) and the written F.E.B.U.
examination (Part 1) and a second for the oral F.E.B.U.
examination (Part 2). The committee works to ensure
that all EBU examinations and associated assessment
activities are thoroughly prepared and conducted in
accordance with EBU’s criteria.
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