EBCFPRS Board Certification is the European Benchmark of Excellence in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Welcome to the EBCFPRS
Our Mission
The European Board for Certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (EBCFPRS) was founded in 2013 with a clear mission: to strengthen the quality of facial plastic surgery accessible to the European public by rigorously assessing the qualifications of aspiring surgeons against recognized standards.
Among the core endeavors of the EBCFPRS is the administration of the European Board Exam in Facial Plastic Surgery. This two-day exam is annually hosted in Hohenkammer, Germany in collaboration with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS).
Questions undergo thorough field testing and are selected only when they have shown an accurate correlation with expert knowledge. The oral part of the exam is conducted by senior examiners from both Europe and the United States. Over a three-hour period, candidates are presented with a total of 12 case scenarios. To ensure fairness and the utmost reliability of the exam results, senior board examiners have a full day training sesion prior to the exam, to ensure maximum fairness and reliability of the exam results. Both the written and the oral results are subject to rigorous quality control.
The exam constitutes only one part of the certification process. Candidates, pursuing either the regular or the fellow track, are required to submit 100 relevant surgical cases within a span of 2 years (50 per year). This surgical experience, as well as all other requirements is reviewed by expert board members. After all requirements are met, successful candidates are provided with a certificate and the title of “EBCFPRS Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon“.
Unlocking the Gateway to Certification
Why Opt for the EBCFPRS Exam?
The EBCFPRS Exam stands as a pivotal choice for aspiring Facial Plastic Surgeons seeking unparallelled certification in Europe. Distinctive by its exclusivity, this exam only, once succesfully navigated, unlocks the gateway to certification in Facial Plastic Surgery conferred by the esteemed International Board for Certification in Facial Plastic Surgery (IBCFPRS).
Setting an international benchmark, candidates are required to demonstrate their skills at a level equivalent to their counterparts in the United States pursuing board certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). Notably, the EBCFPRS Exam is identical in its rigor and standards of the ABCFPRS exam, a testament to its meticulous development over four decades of psychometric evaluation and a substantial investment exceeding 9 million US Dollars.
This is an exam designed for the best in the field.
Opt for EBCFPRS certification and elevate your professional standing by joining
the esteemed league of Diplomates in the European and International Board for Certification in
Facial Plastic Surgery. Your journey to excellence begins here!
Become an EBCFPRS diplomate
How to apply
Candidates who seek EBCFPRS certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery must have completed specialty board certification in Otorhinolaryngology or in General Plastic Surgery in Europe.
Fellows of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) are expected to sit the exam during or within one year after completion of the fellowship.
Candidates who were trained outside Europe, are expected to sit the International Board (IBCFPRS) exam in Washington, USA. Those who wish to sit the equivalent EBCFPRS exam, can apply. Acceptance of these applications are evaluated on an individual basis by the IBCFPRS.
Please note that the EBCFPRS exam is the only exam in Europe that is recognized by the IBCFPRS and that there is no other exam that parallels IBCFPRS standards.
Please apply by completing the application form, which can be downloaded below.
Fellow track
Fellows of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery are expected to sit the exam either within their fellowship year or in the following year.
After succesful completion of their accredited EAFPS fellowship, fellows have to submit 100 consecutive personal operative case records subsequent to after sitting the exam. These submitted cases undergo thorough board review. Following completion and review of additional criteria, board certification is granted with approval of The European Board for Certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
2024 & 2025
EXAM NEWS
- We are delighted to witness a growing number of facial plastic surgeons opt for the globally unparalleled standard in FPS certification!
- In 2024, we had 16 candidates during the 11th European examination.
- Pre-application for the 2025 exam is now open. Secure your spot by reserving it today!
- For additional details regarding the written and oral examinations, please reach out to Dr. Morera Serna at e_morera@hotmail.com
- Exam location: Schloss Hohenkammer, Germany
Regular track
Regular candidates who have not undergone a European fellowship training program, but aspire to attain board certification, may also apply.
Regular track physicians are required to submit a total of 100 personal operative case reports within a span of 2-years. Following a thorough evaluation and approval of these cases by the EBCPRS, the candidate becomes eligible to take the European Board exam. Criteria for certification of these individuals include successfully passing both the written and the oral part of the European Board exam.
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The Board
The EBCFPRS is governed by an International Executive Board and Board of Directors.
Abel Jan Tasman
President
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Dirk Jan Menger
Treasurer
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Frank Datema
Secretary
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Holger Gassner
Immediate Past-President
Regensburg, Germany
Eduardo Morera Serna
Chair of Credentialing
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Haneen Sadick
Co-Chair Database Management
Mannheim, Germany
Barbara Kofler
Co-Chair of Credentialing (Regular Track)
Innsbruck, Austria
Julian Rowe Jones
Chair of International Relations
Guildford, United Kingdom
Ben Hunter
Member
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Santdeep Paun
Senior Advisor (non-voting)
London, United Kingdom
Peter Adamson
Senior Advisor (non-voting)
Toronto, Canada
Laurie Wirth
Advisor (non-voting)
Washington DC, USA