EPNS EXAM 2027 – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Registration on a 1st come, 1st served basis: closes 1 March 2027 or when spaces full – whichever is 1st

IN-PERSON ONLY in BARCELONA on 6 APRIL 2027

just before the start of  EPNS CONGRESS IN BARCELONA

Background

The EPNS Exam has been developed to certify that candidates have achieved and demonstrated a recognised standard of knowledge in Paediatric Neurology.

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 C N A 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 C N A Chair

With the support of the Committee of National Training Advisors and the EPNS Education and Training Committee

To participate in the EPNS Exam:

You do not need to be an EPNS member.

You MUST belong to one of the following 2 categories:

  1. Residents/trainees in Paediatric Neurology with at least 2 years of training, at the time of the EPNS Exam (6 April 2027) and who are already qualified physicians and. Note: Candidates and their tutor/trainer will need to sign the detailed registration form of confirmation to complete registration.
  2. Registered as a specialist Paediatric Neurologist and currently working in a major commitment in the field of Paediatric Neurology. Note: Candidates will need to sign a proforma of confirmation to complete registration

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)

To Register

It is easy! Simply complete ALL of the following:

  1. EPNS Exam ONLINE registration form: CLICK HERE
  2. Signed EPNS Exam DETAILED Registration form returned to info@epns.info CLICK HERE
  3. EPNS Exam registration fee payment: payment methods will be provided when your online registration form has been submitted.
  4. If registering for the discounted EPNS member Exam fee, the current year EPNS membership fee must be paid.

All about the EPNS Exam 2027

Date: Tuesday 6 April 2027
Time: starts at 14:00h for approx. 3 to 4 hours. Immediately before the Opening Ceremony of the 16th EPNS Congress  https://epns-congress.com/

Language: English only

Topics of questions: see EPNS Learning Objectives and  EPNS Training Guide

Venue:  Room 212, CCIB – Barcelona International Convention Centre (venue for EPNS Congress 2027)

Number of places: maximum 50 persons, accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Participation: In-person only. Virtual participation is not possible.

Who is the EPNS Exam aimed at? Qualified physicians with at least 2 years of training in Paediatric Neurology: from trainees/residents to senior registered Paediatric Neurologists who currently work in a major commitment in the field of paediatric neurology and would like to retest their knowledge.

Proof of identity: All candidates will be required to identify themselves by showing their original passport on the day of the EPNS Exam and the candidates’ name given on the EPNS ONLINE registration form and EPNS DETAILED Registration form must exactly match the passport name.

EPNS Exam registration fees:

Residents/trainees with at least 2 years of training in Paediatric Neurology, on 6 April 2027, who are already physicians. Registered Paediatric Neurologists currently working in the field of Paediatric Neurology on 6 April 2027
EPNS members ## 150 Euros 300 Euros
Non EPNS members 200 Euros 450 Euros

## EPNS members must have paid the current year membership fee at the time of registration.

**Join the EPNS today https://www.epns.info/become-an-epns-member/new-membership-application/ Any queries email info@epns.info

Preparation/revision: the EPNS Exam covers a broad range of Paediatric Neurology and is based on the  EPNS Learning Objectives and  EPNS Training Guide

It was strongly advised that the EPNS webinar series video recordings are viewed  https://www.epns.info/members-area/ email info@epns.info for information.

BPNA Distance Learning: Candidates are eligible apply for the EPNS and BPNA Distance Learning course SPECIAL OFFER

Recommended reading: to supplement the EPNS Learning Objectives and EPNS Training Guide, it is recommended but not essential that candidates read the following books:

  • 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, Yasser M. Awaad
  • Neuropädiatrie, 6. Auflage Angela Kaindl, Science Uni-Med
  • Neurologia pediatrica: Dalle basi biologiche alla pratica clinica – Martino Ruggieri
  • Caraballo RH, Campistol Plana J, Gonzalez Rabelino G, Eds. Neuropediatría Fundamentos Prácticos, 1ª Edición. Editorial Médica Panamericana; 2023. ISBN 9789500696968

Format: the EPNS Exam is in electronic format. Multiple choice with Kprim and A questions

Number of questions:  100 questions.

Equipment needed: it is essential that each participant brings heir own fully charged laptop or iPad, where they can get access to the local WLAN system. Devices have to be fully charged with a charger in case batteries run out.

Results: participants will be notified of the outcome of the EPNS Exam by email after the EPNS Congress.

Feedback: it is not possible, under any circumstances, to receive feedback about the EPNS Exam questions or EPNS Exam results. Candidates get their personal results overall, but no detailed information on special questions.

Certificate: successful candidates receive a certificate

Retaking: It is possible for candidates who do not achieve the pass mark to retake the exam in future years.

Confidentiality: the EPNS Exam 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 the candidate cancels their participation in the EPNS Exam after registration payment has been paid, the candidate will not be automatically eligible for a refund.
  • If the EPNS is forced to cancel the EPNS Exam as a result of events arising which are outside of their control, the EPNS will not meet the costs of any pre booked accommodation or travel. It is recommended candidates have appropriate travel insurance.

Mandatory Rules:

  • Candidates must not use any of my electronic devices for any other function than accessing the EPNS Exam and going through the EPNS Exam. They must not get into online databases, knowledge etc. to search for answers to the exam questions.
  • Candidates must not copy (neither by writing, nor taking pictures of the screen etc.) any of the questions which will be presented during the EPNS Exam.
  • Candidates must answer all the questions using their own knowledge, without any help from the outside.

Breaching the EPNS Exam rules:

  • If the EPNS discovers a candidate has violated any of the EPNS Exam requirements which the candidate agreed to at registration, whilst the EPNS Exam is taking place, the candidate will be immediately asked to leave the Exam room.
  • If before, during or after the EPNS Exam has taken place, the EPNS discovers a candidate has violated any of the EPNS Exam requirements which the candidate agreed to at registration, the candidate will lose all EPNS certifications and may be barred from taking or retaking any EPNS Exam in the future. The EPNS may choose to terminate any EPNS membership status and the EPNS reserves the right to inform the candidate’s relevant regularity office of any action taken.