European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
At the ENTOG council in Athens, Greece, on 2nd September 2021, elections for four posts were made. New President is our former Executive Member, Ferry Boekhorst from the Netherlands New General Secretary is Mei Yee Ng from Ireland. And new member is Sofia Tsiapakidou from Greece. Manuel Goncalves Henriques from Portugal was also re-elected as webmaster. Congratulations to all newly elected members!
Covid 19 pandemic has led to significant mortality and long term morbidity globally. Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID 19 infection. There is an urgent need for all health authorities and Governments to offer vaccination to all pregnant women especially those with high risk pregnancy. Below you can read the EBCOG position statement about this topic. EBCOG position statement COVID Vaccination 2021
The specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been on the forefront of introducing simulation in post graduate education for the pasttwo decades. Simulation training is known to enhance psychomotor skills and is considered an important step in the transition from classroom learning to clinical practice. Training on simulators allows trainees to acquire basic skills before getting involved in day to day care in real life situations. Clinical circumstances around the COVID 19 pandemic have highlighted the key importance of simulation training in delivering post graduate curriculum. Below you can read the EBCOG position statement about this topic. Simulation training in[…]
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are happy to announce and welcome you to the 2021 ENTOG Exchange, Scientific Meeting and Council in Greece on 30th of August until the 2nd of September 2021. Read all the info about the Exchange, Scientific Meeting and Council here: ENTOG Greece Invitation Letter 2021
The European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) and the Helenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology invite you for the 27th EBCOG Congress and the 15th National Congress os Obstetrics (HSOG) and Gynaecology that will take place in Athens, Greece, from the 2nd to the 5th of September 2021. . Read more about this Congress: Program: https://www.ebcog-hsog2021.org/docs/EBCOG-FinalProgram.pdf Official website: www.ebcog-hsog2021.org
The EBCOG Examination assesses the knowledge gained by the candidates during their training in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The assessment is extended to the application of this knowledge to clinical cases and is based on the EBCOG training syllabus. Would you like to test your knowledge and see examples of exam questions? 1. ANTENATAL OBSTETRIC PROBLEMS – vaginal bleeding Options a. Placental abruption b. Pre-term labour c. Vasa Praevia d. Cervical Cancer e. Inevitable miscarriage f. Fetomaternal Haemorrhage g. Placenta accreta h. Placenta praevia i. Benign cervical polyp j. Pyelonephritis For each scenario described below, choose the most likely[…]
Due to COVID-19 constrains, unfortunately, in 2021 EBCOG Fellowship will not take place.
ISUOG invites you to join over 40 leading experts in the field of obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with a commemorative free educational webinar on 10th January (Sunday) 2021. The webinar will involve 15+ hours of non-stop learning and cover key topics in the speciality. The webinar will be the first of our series of free webinars to be delivered in 2021. Look at the program and register for the free webinar today: https://www.isuog.org/event/ultrasound-in-obstetrics-and-gynecology-the-current-state-of-the-art-around-the-world.html
Cross border movement of couples to seek assisted conception treatments which are not available in their own countries are creating lots of ethical issues. EU countires should work together to deliver couple centered care within a legal framework. Below you can read the EBCOG position statement about this topic. ethics of cross border infertility treatment 20
Since 2016, EBCOG has been conducting a final summative examination for specialty trainee doctors for the award of “European Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – EFOG-EBCOG”. Following the implementation of European Training Curriculum (PACT) by EBCOG-UEMS, trainees have requested new tools to be introduced for their interim assessment as they progress through their training. EBCOG is now introducing a formative assessment tool for doctors in early part of their specialist training. This tool will also help trainees to prepare for the final examination. This is open to both training and non training doctors all over the world and will act[…]