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Since their creation in 2008, the HERMES examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine have served as the standard of knowledge-assessment for respiratory specialists at European level and are recognised within the profession worldwide. The multiple-choice examinations are based on European syllabi in respiratory medicine and are accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) and approved by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP).
Taking place online, and hosted by national societies locally, the HERMES examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine are a European standard for knowledge assessment.
With three categories of assessment available, the examinations help respiratory healthcare professions across all levels, from trainee to qualified specialist.
Find out more about upcoming HERMES examinations and related courses
The HERMES examinations are now available in Spanish and French
The HERMES examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine will be available this year in Spanish and French. Candidates will be able to sit the exact same exam as every other candidate, but question content will be entirely translated. If English is not your first language and you would prefer to take the examinations in French or Spanish, we recommend that you take this opportunity to register.
For more information contact the HERMES team
ERS HERMES Online Examinations in adult and paediatric respiratory medicine will be held on 11 October, 2025. Registration will be open from 1 March, 2025.
“The HERMES examinations are renowned not only in Europe, but around the world, for their excellency in knowledge”
“It was a way for me to consolidate everything I had learnt both theoretical, and on the ward”
“The HERMES exams helped me in assessing my current standing in the field of adult respiratory medicine”
“Taking the HERMES examinations is a way for me to show my professional excellence”
Examination categories, eligibility criteria, fees, and CME information.
How to register for HERMES examinations
Partner with the HERMES programme and implement European-standard assessment and training as part of your society’s educational activities.
ERS HERMES courses and examinations, relating to adult respiratory medicine
ERS HERMES courses and examinations, relating to paediatric respiratory medicine
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