Registration Is Open
EPNS Exam 2027
In-person only, in Barcelona, on 6 April 2027 — just before the start of EPNS Congress 2027.
Key Facts
Topics of questions: see the EPNS Learning Objectives and EPNS Training Guide.
Proof of identity: all candidates must show their original passport on the day, and the name on both registration forms must exactly match the passport name.
Am I Eligible?
You do not need to be an EPNS member to sit the exam. You must belong to one of the following two categories:
Residents / Trainees
At least 2 years of training in Paediatric Neurology at the time of the exam (6 April 2027), and already qualified physicians. The candidate and their tutor/trainer will need to sign the detailed registration form to complete registration.
Registered Specialists
Registered as a specialist Paediatric Neurologist and currently working in a major commitment in the field. Candidates will need to sign a proforma of confirmation to complete registration.
Registration Fees
| Candidate Type | EPNS Members | Non-EPNS Members |
|---|---|---|
| Residents / trainees (2+ years training from date of the exam) | 150 Euros | 200 Euros |
| Registered Paediatric Neurologists currently working in the field of Paediatric Neurology from date of the exam | 300 Euros | 450 Euros |
EPNS members must have paid the current year membership fee at the time of registration to qualify for the member rate. Join the EPNS today, or email info@epns.info with any queries.
How to Register
Registration opened 12 May 2026
The EPNS is delighted to announce that the EPNS Exam registration fees for the 2027 exam have continued to be substantially discounted and subsidised by the EPNS. Registration closes 1 March 2027 (or earlier if fully booked).
It’s easy to register — simply complete all of the following:
1
Complete the EPNS Exam online registration form
2
Sign the detailed registration form and return to info@epns.info
3
Pay the registration fee (payment methods provided once your online form is submitted)
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If registering at the discounted member rate, ensure your current year EPNS membership fee is paid
Everything else you need to know…
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Background & Purpose
The EPNS Exam has been developed to assess that candidates have achieved and demonstrated a recognised standard of knowledge in Paediatric Neurology. The EPNS will certify results — note this EPNS Exam is not EACCME certified.
In 2021 and 2022, two formative pilot examinations were conducted. These were followed by the first summative EPNS Exam, held in person on 20 June 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic, immediately prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 15th EPNS Congress.
The second summative EPNS Exam took place on 8 July 2025 in Munich, Germany, also in person and immediately before the Opening Ceremony of the 16th EPNS Congress.
What are the benefits of taking the EPNS Exam?
The EPNS Exam assesses the basic knowledge needed to underpin Paediatric Neurology training. The EPNS Exam will benefit Paediatric Neurology trainees/residents who are qualified physicians and have completed at least 2 years training and established registered Paediatric Neurologists who currently practice in the field of Paediatric Neurology and would like an assessment of their continuing knowledge. Also established registered Paediatric Neurologists who currently practice in the field of PN can have an assessment of the continuing knowledge.
Achieving a pass in the EPNS Exam is an excellent personal goal in this area of specialised medicine. Candidates who have passed the EPNS Exam have an additional qualification which may be an advantage when applying for a new role. It is important to note that this is not an official European exam and to be eligible for the exam you must already be a qualified Paediatric Neurologist or trainee Paediatric Neurologist (please read full details of eligibility below) The EPNS exam is for candidates wanting to test their knowledge, including those in countries without a nationally recognised exit exam, will find it very helpful.
Organising Team
Professor Maja Steinlin, Switzerland: Co EPNS Exam Chair & EPNS Honorary Member
Dr Jolanda Schieving, Netherlands: Co EPNS Exam Chair
Professor Dana Craiu, Romania: Chair, EPNS Education and Training Committee
Professor Sophia Bakhtadze: EPNS Board Member and CNA Chair
Dr Dewi Bakker, Netherlands: EPNS Treasurer
Dr Dana Barca, Romania
Dr Juan Dario Ortigoza-Escobar, Spain: EPNS Board Member
Dr Tessa Wassenberg, Belgium: EPNS Climate Change & Sustainability Chair
Professor Dilek Yalnizoglu, Turkey: Past CNA Chair
With the support of the Committee of National Training Advisors and the EPNS Education and Training Committee.
Exam Format & Preparation
Format: Electronic, multiple choice with Kprim and A-type questions. 100 questions in total.
Equipment needed: Each participant must bring their own fully charged laptop or iPad with a charger, and be able to access the local WLAN system.
Preparation: The exam covers a broad range of Paediatric Neurology, based on the EPNS Learning Objectives and EPNS Training Guide. It is strongly advised that candidates view the EPNS webinar series recordings. Candidates are also eligible to apply for the EPNS and BPNA Distance Learning course special offer.
Recommended reading to supplement the EPNS Learning Objectives and EPNS Training Guide (recommended but not essential):
- Aicardi’s Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood — Clinics in Developmental Medicine, by Alexis Arzimanoglou & Anne O’Hare
- Paediatric Neurology, by Rob Forsyth and Richard Newton
- Fenichel’s Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach
- Absolute Pediatric Neurology, Essential Questions and Answers, by Yasser M. Awaad
- Neuropädiatrie, 6. Auflage, Angela Kaindl, Science Uni-Med
- Neurologia pediatrica: Dalle basi biologiche alla pratica clinica, by Martino Ruggieri
- Caraballo RH, Campistol Plana J, Gonzalez Rabelino G (Eds.), Neuropediatría Fundamentos Prácticos, 1ª Edición, Editorial Médica Panamericana, 2023 (ISBN 9789500696968)
Results, Certificates & Retaking
Results: Participants will be notified of the outcome by email after the EPNS Congress.
Feedback: It is not possible, under any circumstances, to receive feedback about exam questions or results. Candidates receive their overall personal result only, with no detail on individual questions.
Certificate: Successful candidates receive a certificate.
Retaking: Candidates who do not achieve the pass mark may retake the exam in future years.
Confidentiality: Results are personal and will not be shared with anybody but the participant and relevant members of the EPNS Board and Exam company.
Cancellation Policy
- If a candidate cancels their participation after registration payment has been made, they are not automatically eligible for a refund.
- If the EPNS is forced to cancel the exam due to events outside its control, the EPNS will not meet the costs of any pre-booked accommodation or travel. Candidates are recommended to have appropriate travel insurance.
Mandatory Rules & Consequences of Breaching Them
During the exam, candidates must:
- Not use any electronic device for any function other than accessing and completing the EPNS Exam — accessing online databases or other knowledge sources to search for answers is not permitted
- Not copy any exam questions in any form, including by writing them down or taking photographs of the screen
- Answer all questions using their own knowledge, without any outside help
If the EPNS discovers a candidate has violated any exam requirement:
- During the exam — the candidate will be immediately asked to leave the exam room
- Before, during, or after the exam — the candidate will lose all EPNS certifications and may be barred from taking or retaking any EPNS Exam in future. The EPNS may also terminate any EPNS membership status, and reserves the right to inform the candidate’s relevant regulatory body of any action taken