EBCOG Committees
Educational Branch
Since 2021, EBCOG has introduced the Educational Branch. The aim is to coordinate the activities of the Standing Committee on Examinations (SCE), Standing Committee on Training and Assessment (SCTA), and Standing Committee on Training Recognition (SCTR), as well as to establish a more efficient and interactive communication bridge with the Council Members.
SCE – Standing committee on Examinations
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”. The exam consists of 2 parts:
Part 1 is a knowledge-based exam. The exam assesses knowledge (KBA) and is computer-based. Performed online, it will be a Remotely and Virtually Invigilated Exam (RIVE). Passing this exam is necessary to sit the Part 2 exam.
Part 2 is an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
| Prof Ioannis E. Messinis | SCE Chair, Director of Examinations, Extended Matching Questions (EMQ) subcommittee Lead, Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) Member |
| Prof Charles Savona-Ventura | Single Best Answer (SBA) subcommittee Lead QAC Member |
| Dr Mark Formosa | Part 2 (OSCE) Exam Lead |
| Prof Johannes Bitzer | Knowledge based assessment (KBA) Lead, QAC member |
| Prof Tahir Mahmood | QAC Chair |
| Assoc. Prof Sambit Mukhopadhyay | Pre-exam Part 1 & Part 2 Courses Lead QAC Member |
| Dr Petr Velebil | Member |
| Dr Karen Rose | Member |
| Dr Neela Mukhopadhaya | Member |
| Dr Mert Ishak Kaya | ENTOG representation |
| Alexandros Peristeropoulos | Examination Secretariat |
SCTA – Standing committee on Training and Assessment
The SCTA has produced a new European Curriculum PACT and log books for both specialist and
subspecialist training as well as recommendations for ‘Training the Trainers (TTT)’. EBCOG runs regular
TTT courses. The implementation of a pan European curriculum will create a workforce with comparable
skills and training to ensure patient safety.
| Prof Fionnuala McAuliffe | SCTA Chair |
| Dr Angelique Goverde | Past-Chair; TTT group |
| Prof Fedde Scheele | Clinical Leadership group |
| Assoc.Prof. Alexandra Kristufkova | TWTE group |
| Dr Goknur Topcu | TTT group; TWTE group |
| Dr Sofia Tsiapakidou | GESEA programme; TWTE group |
| Ass. Prof Anna Aabakke | member |
| Dr Jure Klanjscek | member |
| Dr Jennifer Stokes | Trainee member |
| Dr Karen Rose | Past-Chair; TTT group |
| Dr Annalisa Tancredi | TTT group |
| Dr Mark Formosa | Implementation of PACT group |
| Dr Anabela Serranito | Clinical Leadership group |
| Ms Isabelle Saliba | member |
| Dr Sara Vodopivec | ENTOG representative |
| Dr Ursula Catena | ESGE representative; GESEA programme |
| 4 subspecialties twice a year |
SCTR – Standing Committee on Training Recognition
To quality assure postgraduate training programmes in obstetrics & gynaecology in Europe at the highest possible standard in order to provide optimal care for women and the unborn babies. Organises and carries out visits to ensure the highest quality possible for teaching hospitals. Currently more than 200 training units in 23 countries have been accredited
| Dr Petr Velebil | SCTR Chair |
| Prof. Juriy Wladimiroff | SCTR Past-Chair |
| Prof Jaroslav Feyereisl | Member |
| Dr Valentine Faure Bardon | Member |
| Prof Ioannis Messinis | Member |
| Dr Jure Klanjšček | Member |
| Dr Karen Rose | Member |
| Prof Sebastian Kwiatkowski | Member |
| Prof Cansun Demir | Member |
| Dr Dmytro Ledin | Member |
| Dr Mei Yee Ng | Member, ENTOG |
| Dr Nuno Martins | Member |
| Prof Andrii Tkachenko † | Member |
| Prof Mikulas Redecha | Local Coordinator, Czechia and Slovakia |
| Prof Alexandros Rodolakis | Local Coordinator, Greece |
| Dr Guy Orye | Local Coordinator, Flemish Belgium |
| Prof Sebastian Kwiatkowski | Local Coordinator, Poland |
| Prof Helle Karro | Local Coordinator, Baltic States |
| 4 subspecialties twice a year |
SCSCPS – Standing Committee on Standards of Care and Position Statements
One important mission for EBCOG is publish documents relating to Standards of Care. These cover a number of key areas related to OB & Gyn and Women’s Health. We aim to improve the health of women and unborn and newborn babies by promoting the highest possible standards of care.
| Dr. Tahir Mahmood | Chair |
| Dr. Hajra Khattak | Member |
| Assoc. Prof. (Hon.) Sambit Mukhopadhyay | Member |
| Prof. Ioannis Messinis | Member |
| Prof. Charles Savona Ventura | Member |
| Prof. Johannes Bitzer | Member |
| Prof. Basil Tarlatzis | Member |
| Prof. Frank Louwen | Member |
| Assoc. Prof. Alexandra Kristufkova | Member |
| Dr. Sofia Tsiapakidou | Member |
| Dr Ferry Boekhorst | Member |
| Prof Gligor Tofoski | Member |
| Assoc. Prof Mehreen Zaigham | Member |
| Dr Maria Afonso | Member (EAPM) |
| Dr Rafal Zadykowicz | Member (ENTOG) |
| Prof Juriy Wladimiroff | Invited Member |
| Prof Sophie Alexander | Invited Member |
| Dr Petr Velebil | Invited Member |
| Prof Diana Ramasauskaite | Invited Member |
| Dr Zixing Zhong | Honorary Member |
EBCOG Fellowships Working Group
| Dr Petr Velebil | Chair |
| Dr Sofia Tsiapakidou | Member |
| Prof Piotr Sieroszewski | Member |
| Dr Jure Klanjscek | Member |
ENTOG – European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
| Dr Sofia Tsiapakidou | President |
| Dr Rafal Zadykowicz | Secretary General |
| Dr Sara Vodopivec | Treasurer |
| Dr. Mei Yee Ng | Member-Webmaster |
| Dr Mert Ishak Kaya | Member |