European Board of Radiology EBR

What European Board of Radiology EBR does

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) is a Barcelona-headquartered professional certification and accreditation organization for the radiology sector in Europe and selected international markets. Founded in 2014 as an initiative of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and operating under a shared mandate with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), EBR administers the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), assesses radiology training programs through the European Training Assessment Programme (ETAP 2.0), and accredits continuing medical education events through the Accreditation Council in Imaging (ACI). Its customer base spans practicing radiologists, final-year radiology residents, radiology training institutions, and providers of imaging-focused medical education.

EBR's core technology stack is a digital examination platform with a DICOM viewer (supporting automatic and manual window levels), live proctoring capabilities (webcam, screen, second-perspective mobile camera, audio recording, and proctor chat), and the Medical Credential Services platform, which issues tamper-proof digital medical certificates on a blockchain backbone with QR-code verification. Products are modular: EDiR examinations consist of Multiple Response Questions, Short Cases, and the Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation (CORE) component; the E-Examination Solution and Live Proctoring add-on enable remote, GDPR-compliant delivery; and EBR licenses its examination management software to other medical examination organizations under Type 1 (annual license with administrator rights) or Type 2 (fully managed) models.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time examination fees (EDiR and ETAP), professional services fees (ACI/CME accreditation and ECMEC credit issuance), and recurring software licensing (examination management platform). Go-to-market is event-driven, anchored on the annual European Congress of Radiology (ECR) and additional international examination venues in Vienna, Poland, Dubai, Cairo, Pakistan, India, and Cartagena de Indias, complemented by an online candidates portal, an educational case-study blog, and a social media presence. EBR holds no disclosed outside funding, is privately held by ESR, and operates with a 14-person team.

Name

European Board of Radiology EBR

Legal name

EUROPEAN BOARD OF RADIOLOGY, S.L.

Website

https://myebr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) is a Barcelona-based professional certification body that administers the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), accredits radiology training programs via ETAP, and provides CME accreditation through the ACI for radiologists, residents, and imaging educators across Europe and selected international markets.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Credentialing Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

Keywords

• Radiology certification
• Medical credentialing
• CME accreditation
• Examination management software
• Training assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EDiR Examination Fees: Revenue from European Diploma in Radiology certification examinations conducted at international venues
2. ACI CME Accreditation Services: Accreditation Council in Imaging provides CME (Continuing Medical Education) credit accreditation for radiological and imaging events in Europe
3. Examination Management Software Licenses: Type 1 annual software licenses for examination management with administrator rights; Type 2 examination management services where EBR office handles entire process
4. ETAP Certification: European Training Assessment Programme certification services for radiology training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) certifies radiology professionals through the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) examination and assesses radiology training programs through the European Training Assessment Programme (ETAP). It also accredits continuing medical education (CME) events in radiology through the Accreditation Council in Imaging (ACI) and provides examination management software, live proctoring services, and blockchain-based digital credential verification for medical professionals.

Product overview

The European Board of Radiology (EBR) operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on radiology education, certification, and accreditation. The core product is the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), a three-component examination (MRQs, Short Cases, CORE with DICOM viewer) that tests radiology competency. Supporting the EDiR are the EDiR Examination Software (Type 1: annual license for self-management; Type 2: full examination management service) and E-Examination Solution with Live Proctoring for remote delivery. The Medical Credential Services platform provides Blockchain-secured digital certificates. The Accreditation Council in Imaging (ACI) accredits CME events across Europe, offering ECMEC credits for live events, e-learning, webinars, and blended learning. The European Training Assessment Programme (ETAP 2.0) harmonizes radiology training standards. Educational resources include a case study blog covering multiple radiology subspecialties. The portfolio is coordinated through EBR under the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and UEMS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDiR (European Diploma in Radiology): A certification examination and diploma available to radiologists certifying that the holder has a level of knowledge and competency in line with the European Society of Radiology (ESR) European Training Curriculum for Radiology.
• ETAP (European Training Assessment Programme)
• ACI (Accreditation Council in Imaging)
• Medical Credential Services
• CORE (Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation)

Products and services

• European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) The primary certification program that tests knowledge, skills, and competence in general radiology through 78 Multiple Response Questions, 24 Short Cases, and 10 Clinically Oriented Reasoning Evaluation (CORE) cases. It serves as an international benchmark for general radiology and is officially endorsed by UEMS and ESR, aligned with the European Training Curriculum for Radiology.
• EDiR Examination Software / E-Examination Solution Digital examination platform that integrates all certification process steps with a secure environment for online examinations. Supports multiple question types including MCQs, MRQs, annotated images, free text questions, and abnormality location recognition. Features a DICOM viewer with automatic and manual window levels for case analysis. Enables computer-based, simultaneous examinations from different hospitals and learning institutions, allowing candidates to take exams close to their home. Available as Type 1 annual software license with administrator rights or Type 2 managed examination services.
• Medical Credential Services Web-based platform for issuing, managing, protecting, and verifying digital medical certificates using Blockchain technology and QR code authentication. Replaces traditional PDF certificates with tamper-proof digital credentials that provide global recognition and easy verification.
• Accreditation Council in Imaging (ACI) Council responsible for accrediting radiological and imaging events organized in Europe, working with UEMS and EACCME to provide CME accreditation for live events, e-learning, webinars, and blended learning in the imaging field. Awards European CME credits (ECMEC).
• European Training Assessment Programme (ETAP 2.0) Programme for assessing and harmonizing European radiology training standards across institutions. Provides accreditation of radiology training programs with UEMS delegates participating in assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pass mark stability: approximately 53% for Written and 58% for CORE
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Society of Radiology (ESR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EBR operates under the ESR and is an initiative of the ESR. The ESR provides endorsement for EDiR certification and the European Training Curriculum for Radiology forms the basis of EDiR examinations. EBR office is located under ESR umbrella.
• European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEMS Section of Radiology provides official endorsement of EDiR certification. UEMS observers participate in EDiR committees. UEMS delegates involved in ETAP assessments. The EBR operates under both ESR and UEMS with shared commitment to high standards in medical specialties.
• UEMS-EACCMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEMS-EACCME is responsible for accreditation of radiological and imaging events organized in Europe through the ACI (Accreditation Council in Imaging). Note: UEMS-EACCME will not accept applications from Russian or Belarusian providers until the Ukraine conflict is resolved.
• Medical Imaging Organizations (Licensees)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organizations license EBR examination software to digitize their own certification assessments using EBR's secure examination platform and management tools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearson VUE: Pearson VUE operates one of the world's largest computer-based testing networks, delivering proctored exams for professional certification and licensing bodies. It is comparable as the underlying technology and test-delivery layer beneath assessments like EDiR, and a potential white-label competitor or partner for EBR's examination software.
• Prometric: Prometric is a global testing services provider running secure, proctored examinations across hundreds of test centers. It competes in the same examination management and proctoring infrastructure layer that EBR is scaling via its software licensing and live proctoring products.
• European Society of Radiology: ESR is EBR's parent organization and the broader European radiology society responsible for policy, congresses (ECR), and the European Training Curriculum. ESR operates across the full radiology value chain while EBR specializes in the certification and accreditation sub-layer, making it the most relevant incumbent.
• UEMS Section of Radiology: UEMS Radiology is the European Union of Medical Specialists section for radiology, which sets European training standards and endorses EBR's EDiR. It is comparable as a standards-setting and credentialing body at the specialty level, but functions more as a regulatory umbrella than an examination operator.

Direct peers

• Royal College of Radiologists: The RCR is the UK professional body for clinical radiology and clinical oncology, setting curricula, running examinations (FRCR), and accrediting training. It serves the same radiologist customer and operates a comparable certification + training assessment model in a national setting.
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: ACGME accredits residency and fellowship training programs in the United States, including radiology. ETAP is EBR's direct functional analogue at the European level, making ACGME a strong peer in the training-program accreditation and harmonization layer.
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: RANZCR administers radiology training, examinations, and continuing professional development across Australia and New Zealand. Like EBR, it certifies radiologists against a defined curriculum and accredits training sites, making it a strong regional peer in the same product category.
• American Board of Radiology: The ABR is the US national radiology certification body, issuing the primary board certification required for radiologists in the United States. It is the most direct analogue to EBR's EDiR, serving the same physician persona with comparable competency assessment, with the key difference being geography and statutory recognition.

Others

• Radiological Society of North America: RSNA is the largest radiology professional society in North America, focused on education, research, and continuing medical education rather than certification. It is comparable as the dominant educational content and CME provider that EBR's ACI accreditation arm accredits through UEMS-EACCME.

Emerging players

• National Board of Medical Examiners: NBME is a US-based assessment organization that designs and delivers high-stakes medical examinations and digital assessment platforms. While not radiology-specific, it is highly comparable as a peer in the digital examination and certification platform space that EBR operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edirnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/EuropeanDiplomainRadiology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-board-of-radiology---ebr
• Instagraminstagram.com/edirnetwork

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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