Applications Open for Level 2 (FUEBTS) Examination – 1 December 2025 to 1 February 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to announce that applications for the Level 2 Fellowship Examination (FUEBTS) of the Unified European Board of Thoracic Surgery (UEBTS) will open on 1 December 2025 and close on 1 February 2026.

This examination is a joint initiative of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS).

The next FUEBTS examination will take place in Athens on Saturday, 6 June 2026, immediately before the ESTS Annual Meeting.

What is the FUEBTS Examination?

The Level 2 examination represents the highest standard of thoracic surgery certification in Europe. Its purpose is to assess:

• Knowledge

• Clinical judgment

• Application of principles and practice of independent thoracic surgery

Successful candidates will be awarded UEBTS Fellowship (FUEBTS) certification based on the newly developed combined thoracic syllabus.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must have already passed the Level 1 membership examination, such as:

• MEBTS

• MEBCTS

• MUEBTS

More information on Level 1 requirements can be found here: [Find out more]

To apply, candidates must meet all eligibility requirements listed on the UEBTS website, including submission of a suitable operative logbook.

Application Window

• Opening: 1 December 2025

• Deadline: 1 February 2026

Click here to apply for the FUEBTS Level 2 Examination!

Please note that preparing the required documentation may take time—we strongly encourage early submission.

Please see more details regarding the FUEBTS Exam.

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