HERMES-European Examination in Adult Respiratory Medicine

The inaugural Examination for the European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine will be held on the Saturday afternoon, October 4th in the Annual ERS Congress in Berlin this year. This examination is in line with the ERS commitment to achieving the highest possible standards of practice in the specialty and harmonising training across Europe, the European Examination for Respiratory Medicine specialists is now under way.

This examination will be a knowledge-based examination with multiple choice questions (MCQ) in English.  A European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine will be conferred from the ERS School upon successful completion of this examination. The blueprint for this examination will be based on the European syllabus published in 2006. This examination will be held annually under the authority of the European Respiratory Society. 

Good Reasons to take the European Examination

• Proof of excellence: This shows your commitment to life-long learning.
• Mobility: Even without legal recognition, this is known and recognised within the profession throughout Europe
• Self-assessment: Know where you stand with regards to the current state of the art. 
• Tangible recognition: Upon successful completion, the ERS will grant you the European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine and be part of the ERS Club reserved to diplomates with enhanced networking possibilities. 

The European Diploma in Respiratory Medicine

In accordance with the EU principle of subsidiarity, this examination will have no legal standing, since only national authorities can grant doctors the right to practice. The examination will therefore be reserved to registered medical practitioners who have already obtained their national accreditation (or equivalent) to practice as a specialist in adult respiratory medicine.

Who can take the examination?

Applicants must have all the following criteria 

• Qualified medical practitioner with current full medical registration
• Qualified specialist in adult respiratory medicine
• In good professional standing, accredited and practising adult respiratory medicine specialist
• An ERS Member

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