I have gone through the re-registration, do I get a certificate?
You will receive a new certificate from the EMWO.
I have gone through the re-registration, will I still receive notice?
After all mandatory components have been completed, a notification will appear in the eBROK environment. The certification is (when all requirements are met) automatically adjusted in the BROK register. You will receive a certificate by email from the EMWO exam office.
Please note: This may take a while.
How long is my BROK certification valid?
Your BROK certification is valid for three years. The certification commences on the date on which you have fulfilled all four conditions for obtaining the BROK certification and this has been acknowledged by the EMWO. If you want to receive a certificate and/or be included in the BROK register, this date will also be stated.
The BROK certification will expire after three years. It is important that you renew the BROK certification on time if you want to continue working in the field of medical scientific research. If you do not do this before your registration has expired, you will have to take and pass the entire course again. You will also have to redo exams. The only thing you will not have to do is attend a centre-specific meeting.
I have to take an exam, what materials can I use?
You have access to all materials from the eBROK learning environment anyway. For all other questions about the exam, please visit the EMWO website (
www.emwo.nl).
What does the BROK examination imply and where can I register?
The BROK examination is organised by the EMWO. Under the Schedule tab tab you will find the dates of the examinations at the various institutions. The examination is a computer-based examination. During this open book examination, you are only allowed to use the information from the eBROK environment (including urls to the websites which the study text refers to), except the forum. Other websites are not allowed.
Do I have to do the BROK examination at my own institution?
NNo, you do not have to. You can also take the BROK examination somewhere else. Under the Schedule tab you can find the dates of the various examinations at the different institutions. You can choose where you take the examination yourself.
Am I only allowed to take the BROK examination after attending the CSB and completing the activities in the eBROK learning environment
No, not necessarily, but it is our preference. To obtain your BROK certification, you must fulfil all four of the conditions: It is preferable first to complete the activities in the eBROK learning environment, then attend the CSB and then finally take the examination. However, this is not a must.
When will I have passed the BROK examination?
A score of at least 80% is sufficient to pass the examination.
I failed the examination. What should I do now?
You will need to apply for a resit. You can do that via the eBROK learning environment. Do not forget, this only covers you taking a resit. The initial access to the eBROK learning environment is valid for one year.
I have a complaint about the examination. Where can I submit it?
Complaints or questions about the examination can be submitted to the examinations office, by sending an email to info@EMWO.nl.
I want to do the reregistration, but am not in the BROK register, what should I do?
You can contact the EMWO, they manage the BROK register. They can send you the necessary information. You can email to
info@EMWO.nl.
Where can I change my CSB date?
You can change your CSB date up to
1 (one) day before the scheduled CSB in the 'Agenda' tab.
For the reregistration, I need a candidate number. Where can I find this?
You can find the candidate number in the
BROK register.
Please note, make sure you fill in the correct number, otherwise your reregistration will not come through accordingly!
Where can I change my exam date?
You can change your exam date
up to 9 days before the planned exam in the 'Agenda' tab.
Please note, it is not possible to change the date from 9 days before the exam.
When you've failed the exam, you can purchase a re-take 1 day after the first original exam.
How can I purchase a re-exam?
To purchase a re-exam you must first log out. On the landing page of www.nfu-ebrok.nl you can click on [I want to retake the exam]. Then click on [buy now], after which you can log in as you normally do and you can plan the re-exam. You can only purchase a re-exam if your previous exam was at least 24 hours ago.