Specialist exam 2025 to obtain the title of specialist in hematology
Written theoretical exam
Date/time
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 13:30 – 16:00 CEST
Location
Bern or Milan (during the EHA Congress 2025)
Duration and content of the exam
Passing the specialist exam is a prerequisite for obtaining the title of specialist in hematology (any applicable transitional provisions and exceptions: see Article Specialist examination – what applies? (as of 2020)
The written theoretical exam consists of an examination with 100 multiple-choice questions in English; duration: 2.5 hours
Admission requirements
The exam is aimed at hematologists in postgraduate education. There are no special conditions for participation in this exam
Exam language
English
Exam fee
To be determined by the EHA
Registration
Registration opens on 1 February 2025 and must be completed directly and exclusively via the EHA website. This registration does not apply to the oral exam
Registration deadline
The EHA registration deadlines apply
Exam preparation
Attendance of SPEC-SSH courses (Structured Postgraduate Education Courses) > Course dates, registration and further information
Oral exam
Date/time*
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Location
Inselspital Bern
Duration and content of the exam
Passing the specialist exam is a prerequisite for obtaining the title of specialist in hematology (any applicable transitional provisions and exceptions: see Article Specialist examination – what applies? (as of 2020)
The oral specialist exam consists of an practical diagnostic part (30 minutes) and a structured theoretical part (30-45 minutes)
Admission requirements
- Only those who hold a Swiss or recognised foreign medical degree are admitted to the oral specialist exam
- It is recommended that the specialist exam be taken at the earliest in the last year of the regulatory postgraduate education
- Admission to the oral exam requires passing the EHA written exam and proof that at least 70% of the requirements listed in the e-logbook have been met
Exam language
German / French
Exam fee
CHF 750.00 for SSH members
CHF 950.00 for non-members
The exam fee must be paid by 31 August 2025
Registration
Please register by using the > registration form
The following documents must be enclosed with the registration:
- Completed e-logbook
- Swiss medical degree or foreign medical degree recognised by MEBEKO
- Confirmation from the EHA that the written exam has been passed. If this confirmation is not available at the time of registration, it must be submitted as soon as possible
Registration deadline
31 July 2025
Exam preparation
Attendance of SPEC-SSH courses (Structured Postgraduate Education Courses) > Course dates, registration and further information
Other
Please bring a valid passport or identity card with you to the exam
* The exam usually takes place at the end of October/beginning of November. The exact exam dates will be announced at least six months in advance in the Swiss Medical Journal and on this website.
Information for holders of foreign medical degrees
Foreign medical degrees are recognised by the Medical Professions Commission and the process takes approximately six weeks. Further information can be found on the website of the FOPH
