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It is with great sadness that the Board has learned of the passing of Dr. Gerhard Ziemer. He was a key contributor to the development of the examination and will be missed. Condolences to his family. ebcts.org

The MEBCTS examination will be delivered by remote proctoring this week due to the restrictions brought by #COVID19 . @EBCTSExam @EACTS will provide an opportunity for certification with an exam at the highest standards ever. More candidates than ever registered.

Exam preparations have been going on in parallel to the fight against #COVID19. Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your career and register for the Membership examination (submission done by 31 July). MCQ exam and tracks: - Acquired Cardiac and Congenial - Thoracic Surgery

After a superb job done by MEBCTS question writers to support the last examination it seems a good time to start submitting fresh new questions for 2020. We have a big challenge ahead. Thanks to all your altruistic work

Thanks to all the Syllabus developers, question writers, panelists, standard-setters, educationalist and @EACTS support (secretariat and beyond) for the preparation and delivery of the Membership @EBCTSExam.

Ongoing @EBCTSExam Membership examination

Tomorrow is the day. Safe travels to everybody

Feedback from Dr. Stark after the 2018 exam. The knowledge and judgement of the next @EBCTSExam candidates will be tested soon in Lisbon. Expect high order thinking questions across the EBCTS syllabus.

It is time for accepted candidates to review the website where instructions for the examination can be found #L1-Exam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ebcts.org/level-one-exam… Please pay attention to appropriate marking by using standarized marking sheet. We will run a 15 min briefing before the exam.

Meticulous review of questions is underway before the standard setting session. We strive to provide the best cardiothoracic surgery and critical care examination in the world.

@EBCTSExam @EACTS countinues to prepare and assamble the next MEBCTS exam to be delivered in Lisbon on Oct. A panel of senior experts will judge the pass rate by standard setting the exam in Sept. Syllabus and recommended reading can be found: ebcts.org/syllabus/

Apply for the next MEBCTS and FEBCTS examinations. ebcts.org/apply/

Ongoing construction of the next Membership Examination of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. A robust group of surgeons working to get the best possible exam at the @EACTS office and remotely throughout the year.

A new milestone achieved. Successful delivery of the FEBCTS exam in the three subespcialties (Thoracic, Congenital and Adult Cardiac Surgery). Great candidate talent. Congratulations to candidates and examiners for all the efforts

After a long day yesterday delivering viva exams on thoracic and congenital heart surgery it is the turn for adult cardiac surgery candidates in a few hours. Great investment in preparing these examinations to ensure the highest standards.

Quality assuring this unique high stakes examination in Cardiac Surgery. Talented candidates from all over the world being tested to the highest standard. This afternoon the first ever exam focussed on congenital heart disease is taking place. Adult cardiac surgery tomorrow.

A challenging day ahead for candidates sitting the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship examination. High standards of knowledge, judgement and patient safety are expected. A huge step forward in raising the quality of care for our patients.

Resilient surgeons. In 1 h the operation is finished.

Serious business already going on now in Milan @EBCTSExam @EACTS. So much talent focusing on getting a certification to prove professional competence. Patient safety a priority.

Everything and everybody is ready for the MEBCTS exam tomorrow in Milan. Venue is fantastic and we expect to deliver a beatifully prepared exam. Up to the highest standards. We wish the candidates sleep well and come prepared. @EACTS