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[…]

The risk of vertical transmission during vaginal delivery in COVID-19 pregnant patients is currently a topic of debate. Obstetric norms on vaginal birth assistance to reduce the potential risk of perinatal infection should be promoted by ensuring that the risk of contamination from maternal anus and faecal material is reduced during vaginal delivery. Below you can find an EBCOG position statement about this topic. EURO_11337

Dr Tahir Mahmood, past president of EBCOG, has been working with two eminent supporters of EBCOG, Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran and Prof Frank Chervenak, for the publication of new edition of two volumes on obesity and obstetrics/gynaecology. Obesity and Obstetrics, Second Edition,brings together experts to examine the issues and challenges of obesity and obstetrics, also discussing how obesity affects fertility, reproduction and pregnancy. Beginning with the worldwide epidemic of obesity, chapters then go on to review obesity and hyperglycemia of pregnancy, management of labor, interventions to improve care during pregnancy, and long-term impact of maternal obesity. Obesity and Gynecology, Second Edition,presents[…]

On the 30th ENTOG Council Online, Albania and Serbia, by their representatives Arlinda Almaslari (Albania) and Alexandar Rakic (Serbia), presented an application to be part of ENTOG and were elected as members by the National Representatives votes! Congratulations!

At the 30th ENTOG council online, on 30th May 2020, elections for ENTOG treasure took place and Hajra Khattak was elected as new ENTOG Treasure! Congratulations!

Free online course in vacuum-assisted delivery for ENTOG members. During Covid-19 restrictions, Vacca Academy is opening its online Fundamentals of Vacuum-Assisted Delivery course to ENTOG members free of charge. The Fundamentals class delivers the comprehensive theoretical foundations of VAD, including the best-practice Vacca 5 Steps technique. The course is accredited for 7 continuing professional development (CPD) hours and is the pre-requisite to Vacca Academy practical workshops. The course can be completed at your own pace and instruction is varied with videos, readings, workbooks and short tests. Students earn a certificate upon successful completion of the course. As a bonus, ENTOG[…]

30th ENTOG CouncilSaturday, 30th May 202010:00-12:30online 1. Welcome, election of chairman and registration of represented countries 10 min2. Adoption of Minutes from the 2019 Council in Warsaw* 5 min3. Introduction to EBCOG 10 min – Prof. Jacky Nizard (FR), EBCOG President4. ENTOG President’s Report 10 min – Dr Elif Goknur Topcu, ENTOG President5. ENTOG Treasurer’s Report 5 min – Dr Martine Favero, ENTOG Treasurer6. Candidates for a member country – Albania & Serbia 2×7 min – Dr Arlinda Almaslari (Albania); Dr Vladimir Gerginic (Serbia)7. Election of the host country for the ENTOG Exchange 2022 – Dr Hajra Khattak (UK) 7[…]

Missed submitting by the 5th?Wrap up and send in!Submissions will be reviewed through this coming week for EBCOG 2020 congress Norway OBGYN for Europe! The European network of trainees in obstetrics and gynecology ENTOG works closely with EBCOG and will arrange exchange of trainees in various Norwegian hospitals the week before the congress – and arrange a separate exciting program:              ENTOG Scientific Meeting 2020, Bergen, 14th of May 2020        · Complications in delivery – Case presentations and panel        · Three Workshops:              o[…]

The Netherlands at the EURAPAG congress being held from 3 to 6 June 2020. The forthcoming meeting which will be the 15th edition of the of the EURAPAG congress is being hosted by the Dutch Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology (DutchPAG) in conjunction with the EURAPAG board. Within this 15th edition, the second Pan-European Trainee congress is organized on 5 June 2020.  ENTOG has been cooperating with EURAPAG and this year we have great news! During the Pan-European trainee congress, ENTOG lecture on “Learning PAG in Europe: trainees perspective” in the session ‘improving adolescent health by education, research and collaboration’ on Friday 5 June 2020 will be held.[…]