The Medical Specialty for Communication and Swallowing Disorders
European Board Examination of Phoniatrics
Our Mission
The mission of the European Board Examination of Phoniatrics (E.B.E. Phoniatrics) is to harmonize and guarantee the highest quality of medical training and clinical practice across Europe.
Established in 2025, the E.B.E. Phoniatrics represents a decisive step toward standardizing professionalism across borders. Conducted under the umbrella of the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes) and the auspices of the E.B.E. ORL-HNS, this examination serves as the "gold standard" for specialist training in Europe.
While it does not replace national exams, the title of Fellow of the European Board in Phoniatrics (FEBP) proves a candidate has mastered the full, high-standard European scope of care.
Key Objectives
Ensuring European Training Requirements (ETRs) are met consistently.
Strengthening Phoniatrics as a highly specialized field, whether treated as a primary specialty or a sub-specialty.
Providing a high-level international benchmark of excellence.
The Spectrum of Expertise
Based on the UEP-UEMS Phoniatrics Logbook, the exam assesses expertise in:
Voice disorders and phonosurgery
Speech and language disorders
Swallowing disorders
Hearing disorders in children and pediatric audiology
Phoniatrics is treated very differently across borders. In some countries, it is an independent medical specialty; in others, it is a subspecialty of ENT (ORL); and in some places, structured training doesn't exist at all.
EBE Phoniatrics Executive Board
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Berit Schneider-Stickler President Vienna, Austria
Assoc. Prof. Ana Đanić Hadžibegović, MD, PhD General Secretary Zagreb, Croatia
PD Dr. med. Matthias Leonhard Director Vienna, Austria
Dr. Barbara Arnold Director Germany
Prof. Dr. Tamer Abou-Elsaad, MD, PhD Working Groups Chair Mansoura, Egypt
EBE Phoniatrics Committees
Voice
Prof. Dr. med. Philipp P. Caffier (Germany), Prof. Dr. Haldun Oguz & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilter Denizoglu (Türkiye)
Swallowing
Dr. Ralph Haddad (France) & H. Bengu Cobanoglu, Assoc. Prof. MD (Türkiye)
Language
Prof. Dr. med. Anna-Katharina Rohlfs (Germany) & Dr. Barbara Arnold (Germany)
Speech
Univ.Prof. Dr. Katrin Neumann (Germany)
Pediatric Audiology
Dr. med. Lennart Heinrich Pieper (Germany) & Paulina Krasnodębska, PhD (Poland)
EBE Phoniatrics Examiners
Prof. Dr. Tamer Abou-Elsaad, MD, PhD (Egypt)
Prof. Sevtap Akbulut, MD (Türkiye)
Dr. Barbara Arnold (Germany)
H. Bengu Cobanoglu, Assoc. Prof. MD, MSc (Türkiye)
Assoc. Prof. Ana Đanić Hadžibegović, MD, PhD (Croatia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilter Denizoglu, MD, PhD, MSc (Türkiye)
Dr. Annabella Kurz (Austria)
PD Dr. med. Matthias Leonhard (Austria)
Univ.Prof. Dr. Katrin Neumann (Germany)
Prof. Dr. Haldun Oguz (Türkiye)
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Berit Schneider-Stickler (Austria)
Prof. Dr. Mahmut Sinan Yilmaz (Türkiye)
Fellows of the European Board of Phoniatrics (FEBP)
We are thrilled to celebrate our successful candidates who have achieved the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Board in Phoniatrics (FEBP).
Class of 2026
Dr. Esma Altan
Dr. Arzu Betül Duran
Dr. Andreea Elene Milea
Dr. Rhagavi Vishnu Prasanna
Semih Yazla, MD
Class of 2025
Dra. Silvia Capobianco
Dr. Martin Julian Paul Kampmann
Examination Details
The examination is a rigorous two-part "hurdle" designed to test both theoretical knowledge and clinical application.
Part I: Written multiple-choice exam (100 questions)
Part II: Clinical oral examination (12 cases)
Admission Requirements
Medical Degree: A completed medical degree is mandatory for all applicants.
Specialist Training: Candidates from countries with established Phoniatrics or ENT+Phoniatrics training must submit original/certified specialist certificates. EAP Training Courses are highly recommended.
Non-Training Countries: Applicants from regions without structured Phoniatrics training must have completed ENT specialist training and provide proof of internships in Voice, Swallowing, Speech, Language, and Pediatric Audiology. EAP Training Course participation is mandatory.
Examination 2027
Written Part (Online)
May 21, 2027
Oral Part (Berlin, Germany)
June 9, 2027 — held before the 32nd Congress of the UEP
Application Deadline
March 31, 2027
Language
English
Fee
€1,300.00
Recommended Bibliography & Reading List
For exam preparation, candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the following reference series, edited under the auspices of the Union of European Phoniatricians and published by Springer:
Phoniatrics I — Fundamentals · Voice Disorders · Disorders of Language and Hearing Development ISBN-13: 978-3-662-46779-4
Phoniatrics II — Speech and Speech Fluency Disorders · Literacy Development Disorders ISBN-13: 978-3-031-25174-0
Phoniatrics III — Acquired Motor Speech and Language Disorders · Dysphagia · Phoniatrics and COVID-19 ISBN-13: 978-3-031-48090-4
EBE Phoniatrics Educational Video Library
The EBE Phoniatrics is preparing a curated video library to support candidates in their exam preparation and to provide educational resources to the broader phoniatrics community.
Open-Access Teasers
Short introductory videos will be freely accessible, offering a preview of each instructional unit and showcasing the scope of the educational program.
Full Instructional Videos
Complete instructional videos will be available through a paid-access model. Revenues will support the UEP and the continued development of educational content.
The library is currently in preparation. More information about access, pricing, and content will be announced shortly.
Photo Gallery
Impressions from EBE Phoniatrics examination sessions and related events. Photos are grouped by event and year.
The gallery will be populated as photos become available from each examination session.
