3rd UEMS European Examination in Medical Microbiology

 

3^rd UEMS European Examination in Medical Microbiology, supported by ESCMID

When: 28^th 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 8^th September – 20^th 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 

Contact by email: medicalmicrobiology.exam@quiz.one

View:

Eligiblitiy Criteria: https://uems-smm.eu/download_file/view/233/324

Notification: https://uems-smm.eu/download_file/view/234/324

Enquiries: medicalmicrobiology.exam@quiz.one 

With kind regards,
UEMS section Medical Microbiology