Antwerp

Belgium

Dr Marc Coppens

15.08.2026

On-site

Excellent working environment

Well-motivated staff regarding training

Personal approach for training purposes

Good training facilities

Regular assessments of trainees’ progress covering every aspect of training

Genk

Belgium

Dr Eric de Jonge

21.05.2026

On-site

A well-dedicated and enthusiastic staff

Frequent meetings between trainees and staff

A large and well-run Ob/Gyn department providing training in every aspect of obstetrics, gynaecology and even fertility including IVF

Training in skills drills

Excellent opportunities for hands-on training in every aspect of the profession

Antwerpen

Belgium

Dr. Marc Coppens

1/9/2024

On-site

Strong loyalty and good relationship between supervisors and trainees

Good atmosphere. All trainees do feel good. There is a low threshold to ask advice and to call someone of the staff

Trainees are given good exposure to daily clinical problem cases

High number of surgical procedures in relation to number of trianees and openess of supervisors to teach the surgical procedures.

European Working Time Directive is introduced and followed

Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen, Palfijn Hospital

30/08/2022

Basel

Switzerland

Prof V Heinzelmann-Schwarz

9.12.2022

On-line

Good teaching environment

Excellent training facilities

Up-to-date simulation equipment in obstetrics & gynaecology

Regular multidisciplinary skills drills

Exposure to all aspects of the Ob/Gyn training programme

Varese

Italy

Prof Fabio Ghezzi

21.07.2025

On-site

Trainees are actively involved in clinical research.

state-of the art facilities forpatient care and training purposes;

Motivated staff providing good quality hands-on and theoretical training;

Well-structured training programme

There is a well-developed theoretical training programme;

Tallinn

Estonia

Piret Veerus/Helle Karro

1.10.2023

On-site

Good working environment

Good leadership

Modern equipment for training purposes

Patient volumes covering all relevant aspects of the basic training programme

Training-oriented senior staff

University of Tartu

Women"s Clinic (Pelgulinna Sünnitusmaja)

2016

piret.veerus@keskhaigla.ee

West-Tallinn Central Hospital Women’s Clinic is the second largest perinatal health care centre in Estonia with appr 3300 deliveries each year. Established in 1970, it has the following departments: outpatients’ clinic, IVF clinic, gynaecological wards and gynaecological daycare facilities, inpatient and outpatient antenatal care units, delivery wards, neonatal department with family-centred NICU wards, simulation training centre. The number of doctors is 50, the mean number of trainees is ten. The hospital has been accredited as a Baby-friendly Hospital. The delivery induction rate in 2019 was 24.9%, the C-section rate 17.2%, the VE rate 4.2% and perinatal mortality 2.1‰. We also help victims of sexual violence, the multidisciplinary team is powered by psychologist and social care worker. About one fourth of gynecolocical oncological patients in Estonia receive surgical treatment in our hospital with a high proportion of laparoscopic oncological operations. The hospital has 35 beds for obstetrical patients and 15 for gynecological ones.There are 4 intensive care beds, 6 NICU wards, 5 neonatal care wards, and 10 beds for gynecological day surgery. In 2019, the number of outpatient visits was 55,527. The number of gynecological operations in 2019 was nearly 2300. The number of research publications per year is about four.

Warsaw

Poland

Professor Michał Ciebiera

16.4.2028

On-line

Good working environment

Modern facilities for simulation training

Well-organised rotations

Internal guidelines and working according to EBM

Good collaboration with tutors

Ukkel (Brussels)

Belgium

Dr. Jean Louis Dekeyser

1.5.2027

on site

Well-organised department

Dedicated Programme Director

Patient volumes covering every aspect of training programme

Trainees are given good exposure to operating theatre

Laparoscopic simulator is freely accessible to use.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1.7.2022

Vilnius

Lithuania

Professor Diana Ramašauskaite

10.5.2027

On-site

New 5-year training program is approved and will be based on 26 EPAs (entrustable professional activities)

Good level of clinical activity and involvement of the trainees in surgical procedures and deliveries

Very motivated staff, tutors and trainees

Excellent simulation centre and equipment

Good working environment

Vilnius University

Center of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2019

diana.ramasauskaite@santa.lt

The Center of Obsterics and Gynecology (Tertiary Referral hospital, Vilnius perinatal center) for learning, research and treatment in obstetrics and gynaecology covers ? of all perinatal tertiary care in Lithuania. The Center has 6 departments: department of obstetrics (emergency room, 11 delivery rooms), High risk pregnancy department, Neonatal department, Gynecology department (general and oncogynaecology), Santaros Fertility center, Outpatient department – Perinatology coordination center and Gynecology outpatient unit. The departments relevant to the Ob/Gyn training programme: Center of Abdominal surgery, Center for Medical Genetics, Centre of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Therapy and Pain Management, National Institute of Cancer (for breast pathology). Number of deliveries/year 3000, inductions 22%, Caesarean section 22 %, Forceps deliveries 0,5 %, Vacuum extractions 2,7 %, Vaginal breech deliveries 25 %. ART cycles – 400/year. Number of major surgical procedures/year – 900 (oncological surgery -180, laparoscopic surgery – 260). ) Number of minor surgical procedures/ year – 1900 (minor/intermediate laparoscopies – 500, therapeutic hysteroscopies – 900). The center has simulator equipment. The main research interests – preterm delivery (amniotic fluid markers for prediction of intrauterine infection, neonatal outcomes), Doppler ultrasound of the fetal tibial artery in high risk pregnancy, the evaluation of uterine sentinel lymph node visualisation. https://www.mf.vu.lt/en/institutes/institute-of-clinical-medicine/clinic-of-obstetrics-and-gynaecology https://www.santa.lt/about-us/ https://www.santa.lt/akuserijos-ir-ginekologijos-centras-apie-centra2/

Milano

Italy

Prof Massimo Candiani

1.12.2026

On-site

A well-organised training unit with a good working atmosphere among teaching staff;

Trainees expressed their satisfaction with the training programme and supervision by their tutors.

The department runs excellent clinical, translational and basic research programmes with involvement of the trainees.

Theoretical teaching with clinical lectures, Journal clubs, seminar, local, and regional courses and possibilities to attend national and international conferences

Good training conditions

Maribor

Slovenia

Prof. Iztok Takač, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Adviser

19.1.2027

On-site

Well-organised and well-run training unit with dedicated staff providing training in every aspect of the general obstetric and gynaecological training programme

The training unit is well-equipped for training purposes which includes a simulation centre

There is an in-house neonatologist running a large neonatal unit working closely with the obstetricians in both clinical management and training

There are very good training facilities in the Department and nearby Medical faculty

The four sub-specialties of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are integrated in the Department

University Maribor

University Clinical Department of Gynaecology and Perinatology

2003

iztok.takac@ukc-mb.si

The Department of Gynaecology and Perinatology has the following units: General Gynaecology and Gynaecological Urology, Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology, Gynaecological and Breast Oncology, Perinatology with a Neonatal Unit. Population of the area served: approximately 150.000. Number of beds in the Department: general gynaecology: 30; gynaecological oncology and breast oncology: 36; reproductive medicine: 14; obstetrics: 51; Outpatient clinic: 36.880 visits per year; Obstetrics: 7.404 visits and Gynaecology: 29.476 visits; Number of specialists/subspecialists: 37; Number of trainees: 9; Subspecialty units: materno-fetal medicine; reproductive medicine;

Leuven

Belgium

Professor Ignace Vergote

1.04.2022

On-site

Excellent working relationship between trainees and staff

Exposure to a high volume of pathology

Close involvement of trainees in oncological patient management

Presence of specially trained “coaching team” or mentors

Conducting independent out-patient consultations

Tuebingen

Germany

Prof Wallwiener

1.06.2020

On-site

A large department with a large clinical workload

Extensive use of laparoscopy for surgical procedures

The training unit covers all aspects of the training programme

Excellent research opportunities

Use of simulators in training

Pilsen

Czechia

Zdenek Novotny / Vladimir Kalis

1.12.2023

On-site

One of the perinatology centres in the Czech Republic

Very good interpersonal communication

New facility has excellent possibilities for both education and training

Relation between numbers of specialist and trainees is very good

Summary of guidelines for some ob&gyn procedures at the department

Charles University

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

2011

novotnyz@fnplzen.cz; kalisv@fnplzen.cz

The department is a tertiary referral centre. The staff consists of 29 specialists and 9 trainees. Our specialized services include 3 specialised centres and 16 specialised clinic with an attendance rate of more than 46000 per annum. Perinatal centre adopts a modern approach to patient management with a well-balanced proportion and variety of obstetrical interventions. The centre has an established international reputation in the field of childbirth related perineal trauma. It is regularly involved in running training workshops on episiotomy, perineal protection and anal sphincter trauma management.Oncogynecological centre focuses on advanced surgical technologies including robotic surgery, the field of tumor markers, cervical pathology and methods of lymph node processing. The centre is complemented by a genetic service, coordinatingf multidisciplinary care for patients with a genetic predisposition to cancer.Urogynecological centre focus on endoscopic prolapse reconstructions and management of obstetrical pelvic floor dysfunctions. Urogynecologists are members of the global team of researchers: PEERS (Perineal Evaluation, Education, Repair and Scanning) group. Their main achievements are international standardisations of episiotomy and manual perineal protection. The centre has been recently involved in traning events involving more 30 international workshops. Currently, the department is the leading centre for 4EU+ project involving six European universities.

Ostrava

Czechia

ass. prof. Ondřej Šimetka, M.D., Ph.D., MBA

26.3.2028

On-site

Well-organised and well-run training unit with dedicated staff

The training unit is well-equipped for training purposes which includes a simulation centre

There is a very good atmosphere in the Department

The four sub-specialties of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are integrated in the department

There is multidisciplinary co-operation for the management of difficult cases

Olomouc

Czechia

Radovan Pilka, Prof., M.D., Ph.D.

1.11.2023

On-site

Good working environments with staff dedicated to training

Excellent training facilities

State-of-the art simulation centre

Training is supported by a well-defined tutorial system

Good research opportunities

Palacky University Olomouc

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2010

radovan.pilka@fnol.cz

The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology fulfils both general and special requirements for training in general obstetrics & gynaecology. There are 18 staff members with full employment contract and eight staff members working part time. Number of residents varies between 10-14. There is an active Midwifery school with 62 midwives mainly working in the obstetric unit. The composition of staff allows training in every aspect of the ob/gyn training programme.The department has 67 beds, 7 delivery rooms and 3 operating theatres. Annually there are 2500 deliveries with 25% of Caesarean sections and 8% of Vacuum extractions or forceps deliveries. Our Centre of fetal medicine performs 1500 1st trimester screening exms each year. We focus also on early growth restriction and preeclampsia detection. We perform 400 laparoscopic, 350 hysteroscopic and 100 pelvic reconstruction procedures. At our oncogynecologic unit we treat 170 new cases each year with more than 100 radical surgeries. Robotic surgery centre was accredited as European case observation da Vinci centre with 80 complex robotic surgeries and possibility of proctoring. At IVF centre we perform 500 IVF cycles and offer preimplantation diagnosis. We aim to accredit leiomyoma and endometriosis centres. All subunits are involved in international research groups.

Heraklion

Greece

Prof Antonios Makrigiannakis

1.07.2026

On-site

Theoretical training is very well organised –

The trainers are dedicated to training in the various units

There is a structured training program with rotations

A very well organised and run Department (referral centre for South Greece)

Trainees are involved in the surgical procedures to a large extent

Lublin

Poland

Professor Bożena Leszczyńska-Gorzelak M.D., Ph.D.* , Professor Tomasz Paszkowski, M.D., Ph.D**, Professor Tomasz Rechberger M.D., Ph.D***

1.10.2021

On-line

Good working environment

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Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology*, 3rd Chair and Department of Gynecology***, 2nd Chair and Department of Gynecology****

2018

korneliapurc@umlub.pl*, oddzial.ginekologii@spsk4.pl**, rechbergt@yahoo.com***

In all three accredited Departments localized in the University Hospital No.4 in Lublin, Poland entire range of OB/GYN cases are hospitalized including early and late pregnancy complications, vaginal and operative deliveries (2400 yearly), neonatal intensive care, reproductive medicine/ gynecological endocrinology, urogynecology, gynecological oncology, adolescent gynecology. We perform the full spectrum of gynaecologic surgery (over 2200 operations yearly). All three Departments are involved in bilingual (English and Polish Divisions) undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and show intensive scientific activity.

Prague

Czechia

Roman Chmel MD, PhD, Assoc. Professor

1.11.2024

On-line

Excellent working conditions

Homogeneous team

Trainers are dedicated to training

Led by recognised professionals

Good organisation

Charles University, Second Medical Faculty

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2012

roman.chmel@fnmotol.cz

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides medical care in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology. Among other specializations we are focused on assisted reproductive techniques, urogynaecology and robot-assisted surgeries in oncological gynaecology. Our department is the tertiary perinatological centre and provides comprehensive care to the extremely premature newborns and newborns with congenital anomalies. Our recent research and scientific activities are focused particularly on uterus transplantation in the treatment of absolute uterine factor infertility and gynaecological sexology. The outcomes of our research are regularly published in peer-reviewed journals.

Martin

Slovakia

prof. Jan Danko

6.6.2026

On-site

Good working atmosphere in the department

Many operative procedures to each trainee

Very good teaching environment

Excellent scientific environment

Participation of trainees in research supported by European grants

Limerick

Ireland

Dr Mendinaro IMCHA

01.06.2026

On-site

Enthusiastic, supportive training staff dedicated to training in general Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The Department’s training programme offers varied training across the five hospital sites within the University Hospital Limerick Group

Theoretical training is well organised

There is involvement of trainees in quality improvement projects/clinical audits.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2022

Larissa

Greece

Prof Alexandros Daponte

23.2.2027

On-line

Despite the major impact of government imposed COVID regulations, the training unit has managed to meet the standards for adequate training in general obstetrics & gynaecology

The Head of Department has to be recommended for providing a good training environment and programme for their trainees

The staff is keen to teach

The trainees are happy with the training they are receiving

Good training programme

Prague

Czechia

Prof. Lukas Rob

7.04.2025

On-site

The large volume of onco-gynaecological and abdominal hysterectomies

Good working conditions

Clear and well- formulated conception for the future

Effective teamwork

Good scope of the clinical activities

Hradec Králové

Czechia

Prof. MD. Marian Kacerovsky, PhD

1.1.2027

On-line

Trainees feel very supportive, like the opportunities to go abroad or on different departments

A good working and training atmosphere

Easy and open access to the Head of Department regarding training issues

Good training opportunities in respect to surgical and obstetrical workload of the department and number of trainees

Good collaborative opportunities and international networking

Charles university in Prague, Faculty of medicine Hradec Králové

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2015

Our department is a true center specialized in the care of women, from our Oncogynecology center to our Perinatology center and our Urogynecology center. We are a multi-generational team of professionals with the goal of providing the best evidenced based care for our patients/clients while passing on our experiences and knowledge to the next generation. Beyond the clinical aspect we are very involved in research work, most notably being the PERSONMED grant where we tackle the issue of Preterm labor and it"s associated complications.

Geneva

Switzerland

Prof O Irion

1.04.2021

On-site

Excellent working environment

Well-organised tutor and assessment system

Well-established theoretical teaching programme

State of the art simulation facilities including proper teaching programmes

High-quality multidisciplinary programme for skills drills

Freiburg

Germany

Prof G Gitsch

1.06.2020

On-site

A well-organised Department covering all aspects of training

A structured training programme with a rotational system

The presence of a tutorial system and a logbook

Good theoretical training programme and functioning Journal Club

The presence of simulators and skills drills

Brussels

Belgium

Professors Herman Tournaye and Leonardo Gucciardo

15/6/2028

On-site

Supervisors easily available

Structured ultrasound education

Strong skills & drills in obstetrics

Research possibilities

Very clear organigram

Essen

Germany

1.04.2021

On-site

Good working atmosphere and training environment

Easy access to tutors

Wide range of different pathologies

Modern facilities

Interactive seminars, on-line access to educational material

Erlangen

Germany

Prof M W Beckmann

1.06.2020

On-site

Large volume of clinical cases and operations

Good research activity with participation of trainees

Training in simulators and skill drills

Adequate theoretical training

A structured training with a rotational system and a logbook

Debrecen

Hungary

Prof Robert Poka

1.11.2025

On-site

11 tutors for 11 trainees

All tutors have attended a TTT course

Well-organised training programme

Availability of a high-quality skills lab and simulators

National introduction of a new logbook

Florence

Italy

Prof. Felice Petraglia

1.1.2027

On-site

Excellent theoretical training programme

Well-developed tutorial system

Head of Department and staff are keen to provide good quality training

Trainees’ involvement in research

Possibilities for hands-on training in regional hospitals.

University of Florence

Obstetrics and Gynecology

2019

Clinical: Gynecology (800 surgery+1300 Day surgery) Obstetrics (3100 deliveries) Reproductive Medicine (800 ARTs). Outpatients: Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis, POI, PCOS, Adolescent Gynecology, Infertility, office hysteroscopy, vulvar and cervical diagnosis and laser surgery, Gyne Oncology, Genetic Onco, Menopause for Onco women, Gyne TVU, Prenatal Diagnosis, Perinatal Medicine, Twin Pregnancy, Pregnancy at Risk, Preterm Birth, Gestational Diabetes, IUGR. Educational: 5 years School for Specialists GyneOb, 3 years School of Midwifery, Master in Reproductive Medicine, Master in Midwifery, Course on Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Course on Emergency in Pregnancy. Research: Basic and clinical aspects of endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, sexual and neuroendocrine disorders, endometrial cancer, placental inflammation, gestational diabetes, IUGR, preterm birth, microbiota, metabolic syndrome.

Bratislava

Slovakia

Assoc. Prof. Igor Rusňák, MD., PhD.

1.12.2023

On-site

Well organised training unit

Good working environments

Strong Perinatal Unit ( national centre for fetal congenital abnormalities);

Effective tutorial system

Good theoretical training programme

Slovak Medical University

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Clinic, National Centre for Foetal Congenital and Genetic Disorders

2009

irusnak@pobox.sk

Our department is a part of a general hospital. It has 91 beds for obstetrics and gynaecology. It has its own ICU and one-day surgery ward. The outpatient department has approximately 21 200 visits in the last year. The reproductive medicine and oncogynaecology units are situated outside the hospital. The department has 28 specialists and 14 subspecialists (6 in perinatal medicine, 2 in oncogynaecology, 2 in paediatric gynaecology, 2 in urogynaecology, and 2 in reproductive medicine). Currently, the department has 11 trainees and 4 tutors for doctor in training. The department serves as a National Centre for Foetal Congenital and Genetic Disorders. The department covers broad spectrum of both gynaecologic and obstetrics procedures, thus providing adequate training for trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Our department takes part in research projects (involving our trainees) and publishes papers in international scientific journals. Our clinic serves also as teaching facility for both undergraduate students from Slovak Medical University and trainees from other department who want to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology or its subspecialties. We also participate in clinical audit activities, such as: perinatal audit, maternal mortality audit and oncogynaecology audit.

Bratislava

Slovakia

Prof. MUDr. Miroslav Borovsky, CSc.

1.12.2023

On-site

Sufficient numbers and spectrum of patients and procedures

Sufficient numbers of trainers for the numbers of trainees

Establishment of a simulation centre

Excellent opportunity for exchange in training in between neighbouring departments

Involvement in research and clinical audits

Comenius University

1st department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine

2013

Secretary: kobelova@pe.unb.sk

1st dpt. Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is one of the largest in Slovakia, with app. 3000 births per year. We are a part of perinatological centre. Doctors are involved in many international projects, from the field of maternal morbidity and mortality. At our university centre for Reproductive medicine, we focus on all possible problems of infertile couple. In the field of gynaecology whole spectrum of surgery is performed, especially laparoscopic procedures and urogynaecology. The paediatric and adolescent gynaecology is very well developed at the department. There is a subspecialty training in materno-foetal medicine, reproductive medicine, oncogynaecology and paediatric and adolescent gynaecology at the department.

Antwerp

Belgium

Professor Yves Jacquemyn

1.03.2027

On-site

Well-structured rotation programme

Well-structured weekly organogram

Easy access to guidelines and SOPs

Informal and easy access to tutors

State-of-the art simulation equipment

Poznan

Poland

Dr M Sobkowski

1.04.2020

On-site

Good working environment

Good infrastructure

Positive attitude towards training

Work load covering every aspect of the training programme

Good spirit of engagement between staff and trainees

Pecs

Hungary

Dr Jozsef Bodis

13.03.2019

On-site

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Ljubljana

Slovenia

Professor Borut Kobal

1/4/2026

On-site

Well-organised and well-run training unit

The training unit is well-equipped for training purposes which includes a simulation centre

dedicated staff providing training in every aspect of the general obstetric and gynaecological training programme

Well-organised rotations (in and out-of-specialty)

There is an in-house neonatologist running a large neonatal unit working closely with the obstetricians in both clinical management and training

Zlin

Czechia

Martin Trhlik, MD

1.12.2024

On-line

Very good working conditions

Sufficient amount of clinical work

Well motivated tutors and trainees

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2012

e-mail: Martin.Trhlik@bnzlin.cz

The Department of OB-GYN acts as the regional referral centre for Oncogynaecology and Perinatology as well as the Centre for the treatment of endometriosis. The Department covers all the branches of OB-GYN except IVF subspecialty. Perinatology is extended by The Foetal Medicine Centre. Oncogynaecology is highly orientated on mini-invasive approach. The Centre for the treatment of endometriosis provides mostly surgical mini-invasive care for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis.

Tartu

Estonia

Prof Helle Karro

1.10.2023

On-site

Well-organised and good supporting training commitments

Strong leadership

Good working environments

Well-equipped

Role of Programme Director of Training and tutors well-defined

Mechelen

Belgium

Dr. P. Berteloot / Dr. K. Leunen

06/10/2025

On-site

Good work-life balance.

Good relationship with and availability of supervisors.

Good training in obstetrics.

Very good training centre for first, second (and third) year trainees.

High level of independence and responsibility at the obstetric ward.

St. Maarten – Mechelen

06/10/2020

Gent

Belgium

C.Beghin

07.09.2025

On-site

There is a very good exposure to all aspects of ObGyn.

Most of the staff members are willing to train and are adequately subspecialised in their domain.

The trainer and staff are adaptive to the needs of the trainee.

There is no administrative overload and working hours alternate well with recuperation.

There is an adequate registration of the authority process of the trainee.

St Lucas Ghent

07.09.2020

Antwerp

Belgium

Prof P de Loecker

1.04.2022

On-site

Well-organised training unit with trainees unanimously content with the provision of training

Excellent exposure to both obstetric and surgical cases

Multidisciplinary skills lab

Well-established assessment system including 360 degrees assessment

Log book (Med Book) with numbers and competency levels

Budapest

Hungary

Prof Janos Rigo

29.01.2020

On-site

A professionally well-run department

Provision of every aspect of clinical and theoretical training

Strong mentor/tutor system

Good exposure to both invasive and laparoscopic surgical procedures

Long tradition of clinical research

Budapest

Hungary

Prof Nandor Acs

29.01.2020

On-site

Very well organised training unit

Excellent training environments

Dedicated Head of Department and Programme Directors of Training

Good leadership

Good balance between number of trainees and available training opportunities

Udine

Italy

Prof.ssa Lorenza Driul

01.05.2026

On-site

Multidisciplinary simulation centre

Clinical research

Gynaecology oncology centre

Presence of many specialist outpatient services

Theoretical training programme including lectures and courses

University of Udine

Maternal and Infant Departomento – Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2022

Lorenza.driul@uniud.it; Stefano.restaino@asufc.sanita.fvg.it

The Unit of of Obstetrics and Gynaecology consists of a highly specialised team dedicated to taking care of women's health at every stage of life through prevention, diagnosis and treatment programmes in both the gynaecological and obstetrical fields. Our department is a reference centre for obstetrics and gynaecology. More than 1,500 births are carried out every year. We have the operating theatre available daily for benign and malignant gynaecological surgery. Robotic surgery procedures are performed. The close relationship with other European countries enables a very important cultural exchange. In our department we have a multidisciplinary simulation centre. Our residents have free access and courses are organised periodically. All trainees are involved in some form of clinical research

Siena

Italy

Prof Filiberto Maria Sever

6.10.2021

On-site

All fields within obstetrics & gynaecology seem to be presented in the department.

The rotations are well-organised

Improvement in access to and availability of simulation equipment

There are regular theoretical teaching activities

Riga

Latvia

Prof Dace Rezeberga

1.07.2026

On-site

Well-defined and well-balanced training programme

Close involvement of Riga Stradins University and the Latvian Ob/Gyn Society

A course structure comprising of seminars and assessments

Two- week introduction course when entering 1st year of training

Well-structured system of Programme Director of Training, local Programme Directors and Tutors

Riga

Latvia

Dr Nelija Lietuviete

1.07.2026

On-site

Well-defined and well-balanced training programme

Close involvement of Riga Stradins University and the Latvian Ob/Gyn Society

A course structure comprising of seminars and assessment

Two- week introduction course when entering 1st year of training

Well-structured system of Programme Director of Training, local Programme Directors and Tutors

Kielce

Poland

1.04.2020

On-site

Good working environment with staff dedicated to provide good training

Good equipment facilities

Continuity of tutorship

Good balance between number of trainees and patient volumes

Multidisciplinary approach in a general hospital setting

Lodz

Poland

Prof M. Grzesiak

2.07.2023

On-site

Excellent working environment

Good leadership

Diversity in workload

Good experience in gynaecological surgery

High urogynaecology, laparoscopy and oncology workload

Riga

Latvia

Dr Maira Jansone

1.07.2026

On-site

Well-defined and well-balanced training programme

Close involvement of Riga Stradins University and the Latvian Ob/Gyn Society

A course structure comprising of seminars and assessments

Two- week introduction course when entering 1st year of training

Well-structured system of Programme Director of Training, local Programme Directors and Tutors

Patras

Greece

Professor George L. Adonakis MD, PhD, Vice-Dean of Medical School.

15.07.2026

On-site

Excellent infrastructure

Opportunities and facilities for training are very good

Theoretical training is very well organised

Excellent opportunities for research

Senior staff is very enthusiastic

Patras

Obstetrics & Gynecology

2018

secobgyn@upatras.gr

The General Academic Hospital of Patras with a capacity of 800 beds and an area of 75,000 sq. m. it is the largest Hospital in the region of Peloponnese and one of the largest hospitals in Greece with over 10,000 operations performed, and over 300,000 cases handled each year. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Patras and its construction was completed in 1988. It covers a population of 1,200,000. Our Department offers full training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology following the directions of the Greek Health Ministry and the EBCOG syllabus. Trainees acquire the desirable hands on training but also have opportunities to develop research, management and teaching skills. They are encouraged to attend conferences and courses and therefore take evidence based decisions in the everyday clinical practice. Emphasis is given to continuous education and the achievement of a strong background of theoretical knowledge along with practical skills. The role of tutors is to encourage trainees, set educational goals, assess their progress and identify individual educational needs Importance of team work! Collaboration with midwives, anesthetists, neonatologists, pathologists, medical oncologists and general surgeons is fundamental – ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.

Thessaloniki

Greece

Prof Basil Tarlatzis

1.10.2024

On-site

Good opportunities for training : the department covers all aspects of general Ob/Gyn training including subspecialties

A well-structures training programme

A tutorial system

Considerable focus on research with trainees’ involvement

Well-established theoretical training programme

Aalst

Belgium

Dr Bruno Seynhave

1.04.2022

On-site

Trainers are approachable and truly interested in their training and wellbeingso is low.

Ultrasound training and Journal clubs.

The rotations are well-organised

Good access to surgery

Gradual entrustment of more responsibilities to trainees

Prague

Czechia

prof. Michal Zikán

1.03.2022

On-site

Dedicated team

Sufficient number of clinical work

One-to-one tutor-trainee ratio

Warsaw

Poland

Prof M Wielgos

1.07.2023

On-site

Large training unit acting as a regional referral centre

Well-motivated staff to provide high-quality training

Well- equipped simulation centre

Large volume of high-risk pregnancy pathology

Well-defined tutorial system

Innsbruck

Austria

Prof Christian Marth

20.09.2024

On-site

This is a large and well-organised Department with good infrastructure

The atmosphere and the working conditions in the Department are excellent

There are excellent facilities for training

The clinical and scientific workload is adequate

There is a structured training programme (practical and theoretical)

Warsaw

Poland

Prof W. Sawicki

1.10.2021

On-line

Very good working conditions

Excellent research programme

Much focus on theoretical training

Good simulation facilities

Good tutorial & rotational system

Msida

Malta

Prof Y Muscat Baron

1.05.2025

On-site

The training programme is well-co-ordinated

The trainees appear to be happy and feel supported

Regular assessment/appraisal

Logbooks and portfolio reviews

70% mandatory access to teaching

Gent

Belgium

Dirk van den Broecke

1.04.2026

On-site

All staff members participate actively in the training program

A well-defined logbook is available with extensive and precise guidelines

There is a regular and scheduled assessment of the trainees progress.

There is a very much appreciated ‘on boarding’ procedure at the beginning of thetraining.

The ‘liaison’ between a first year trainee and a midwife for a few weeks in thedelivery room at the start of the training is much appreciated.

Novara

Italy

Professor Valentino Remorgida

1/9/2027

On-line

The Department has all necessary structure and organization for training, which involves close collaboration within the cooperative network of other hospitals in the region.

Volume of clinical work is sufficient for training taking into account rotational system including cooperation with networking hospitals.

Working conditions are very good

Trainees are satisfied with the conditions, the amount of clinical work and the rotational system, which includes some sub- speciality training based on individual trainee interest.

The proximity of high-tech SIMNOVA simulation centre is very important for structured and supervised simulation training.

Maggiore della Carità

3/8/2023

Luzern

Switzerland

Prof A Gunthert

7.05.2024

On-site

Well equipped unit with excellent, modern facilities

The general atmosphere is good and positive

Training programme is well organised

Excellent simulation facilities and regular sessions

The tutorships and mentorships seem to work well

Kaunas

Lithuania

prof. Dalia Regina Railait?

21.10.2022

On-site

Dedicated teaching staff and strong team-building traditions among the trainees

Well-organised clinical rotations

Exposure to all aspects of Ob&Gyn

A variety of educational meetings

Regular multidisciplinary skills-drills

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology

akuserijos.ginekologijos.klinika@kaunoklinikos.lt

The biggest department in Lithuania dealing with all areas of the specialty. It has Centre of Oncogynaecology, Centre of Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Medicine. It is a tertiary referral level Hospital and Perinatal Centre. Dept. is responsible for undergraduate (Medical, Midwifery, Public health faculties) and postgraduate studies (approx. 6 residents/year), CME for OB/GYN specialists. Currently there 4 Ph.D students.

Graz

Austria

Professor Karl Tamussino

25.10.2023

On-line

Good level of clinical activity, early involvement of the trainees on the labour ward, ultrasound training and minor gynaecological procedures

Excellent facilities

High involvement and support from the senior staff

Good simulation centre with excellent equipment

Regular multidisciplinary obstetric skills drills

Kyiv

Ukraine

Prof V Kaminskyy

1.12.2023

On-site

Structure of theoretical training is high

Good simulation training

Close interaction between the clinical & educational departments

Well-structured tutorial system

Good clinical training

St. Gallen

Switzerland

Prof. René Hornung

11.07.2023

On-line

Well-organised training program

Very good working atmosphere in the Department and good team spirit

Active involvement of the Chair and the senior staff in training

Good simulation program developed by the hospital

Very good assessment system

Universität St. Gallen, School of Medicine (Med-HSG)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2019

Kantonsspital St.Gallen, Frauenklinik, Haus 06, Rorschacher Strasse 95, CH-9007 St.Gallen; Telefon +41 71 494 69 69; E-Mail: frauenklinik@kssg.ch

We are one of the largest departments for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Switzerland and cover all aspects of the resident program. As a tertiary care center we offer a broad array of specialty and subspecialty services including Maternal Fetal Medicine (www.kssg.ch/geburtshilfe), Neonatology, Urogynaecology (www.kssg.ch/beckenbodenzentrum), Endocrinology and Reproductiv Medicine (www.fiore.ch). Since 2021, we are a certified Cancer Centre (www.kssg.ch/gyn-krebszentrum) and serve as a referral centre for smaller hospitals in the area. Besides our high standards in patient care, we focus on high quality of our training program and tutorial system for our trainees. We have a well structured skills and simulation training curriculum that takes place in our state-of-the-art simulation facility (https://www.kssg.ch/ostz). We encourage a good working atmosphere and team spirit in the department and set a high value on active involvement of senior staff in the training of residents.

Hasselt

Belgium

Dr G Orye

1.07.2026

On-site

Adequate number of clinical cases and surgical procedures

Exposure of trainees to all aspects of the specialty

A logbook with emphasis on competencies

The presence of a rotational system

I

Ieper

Belgium

Dr J Quintelier

31.3.2028

On-site

Weekly staff meeting with trainees and tutors on Monday morning

Open discussion of the training program is possible with input of the trainee and consequence for the organisation of the training program on demand of the trainee

Good exposure to pathology on the different subspecialties

Good atmosphere on the department

Systematic organisation of journal club ( each 3m) and stimulation of the simulation trainings on a structural basis ( 2x/y)

Krakow

Poland

Prof H Huras

3.07.2023

On-site

Two dynamic Heads of Department dedicated to a well-integrated training programme

Good working environment

Balanced rotational training system

Training is supported by a well-defined tutorial system

High quality ultrasound unit

Istanbul

Turkey

Professor Alkan Yildirim

1/2/2026

On-site

The department is well-motivated to provide high-quality training to its trainees

Unique in this training unit is extension of the general Ob/Gyn training period with one year providing a 5-year training programme ( in Turkey: officially 4 yrs)

Trainees are appreciative of the input from Head of Department, Programme Director and tutors

There is a well-organised rotational system and research opportunities are excellent

There is a balanced approach to training in more “area of interest” orientated aspects of the general Ob/Gyn training programme;

2008

Bologna

Italy

Professor Renato Seracchioli

01.04.2026

On-site

A University department much dedicated to training in general obstetrics & gynaecology

A well-developed training programme covering all aspects of training; – Developed an effective co-operation with four regional hospitals ensuring provision of high-quality training to 83 trainees

A well-developed training programme covering all aspects of training; – Developed an effective co-operation with four regional hospitals ensuring provision of high-quality training to 83 trainees

A modern in-house simulation centre allowing teaching of basic surgical procedures and a wide range of hands-on procedures in obstetrics & gynaecology.

2022

Warsaw

Poland

Professor Tadeusz Issat

17.4.2028

On-line

Good exposure to all the pathologies from basic Ob&Gyn

Modern simulation equipment (laparoscopic trainer, birth mannequin)

Regular educational meetings (twice weekly)

Involvement and dedication of the Head and Deputy Head of the Dpt in training residents and providing them with additional training opportunities (conferences, internships)

Good research opportunities

Institute of Mother and Child

2024

Prague

Czechia

Assoc.Prof. Jaroslav Feyereisl, MD, PhD / Petr Křepelka, MD, PhD

1.07.2026

One of the biggest national perinatal centres

Involvement in international research groups

Well-organised and well-run training unit with dedicated staff providing training in every aspect of the general obstetric and gynaecological training programme

The training unit is well-equipped for training purposes which includes a high-end simulation centre

There is an in-house neonatologist running a large neonatal unit working closely with the obstetricians in both clinical management and training

3rd Medical School, Charles University

Gynaecology and Obstetrics

2002

sekretariat@upmd.eu

The Institute for the Care of Mother and Child is a tertiary level facility providing complex gynaecological, obstetrical, and neonatal care. It is one of the biggest Perinatal Centres in the Czech Republic, site of Foetal Medicine Centre capable of intrauterine foetal surgery, Oncogynaecological Centre, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Urogynaecology Centre, and Centre for Treatment of Endometriosis. It is an educational and clinical base of the 3rd Medical School of Charles University, Prague, and the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of the Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education. The institute has wide variety of research and involvement in international collaborations. It is also a site of designated WHO Collaborating Centre in Perinatal Medicine.

Szczecin

Poland

Prof Z. Celewicz

1.04.2020

On-site

Good working environment

Small units with adequate workload for gynaecological procedures

Up-to-date equipment for training purposes

Programme Director and tutors engaged in training

I

Bonheiden

Belgium

Dr Philip Delattin

1.10.2027

On-site

There is a large variety of pathologies and procedures covering all sub-specialties

Trainees are involved with research

They each have a mentor/coach whom they see regularly

The hospital has a laparoscopic simulator

Specialists are very approachable for trainees

Barcelona

Spain

Dr. Pere Barri Soldevila

1.12..2026

on-line

Good atmosphere and approachable staff

Well-structured rotational training programme, including training in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Reproductive Health and Imaging

Exposure to a wide variety and large numbers of pathologies and procedures

Well-organised and active teaching committee

Informal and easy access to tutors

Departamento de Ginecología, Obstetricia y Medicina de la Reproducción

Catanzaro

Italy

Prof F Zullo

1.1.2026

A Head of Department with particular interest in quality of training;

The development of a regional training network in the Calabria region to meet the training needs for an increasing number of trainees;

Excellent theoretical training programme;

Good research opportunities;

Opportunity for trainees to spend part of their training ( 6-18 months) in another training unit in Italy or abroad to further gain specific expertise.

Sofia

Bulgaria

1.11.2022

On-line

A very well-structured and run Department

Excellent atmosphere and working conditions

Excellent facilities for training

Clinical workload is sufficient

There is a tutorial system and a rotational scheme

Valencia

Spain

Professor Antonio Cano

1.12..2025

on-site

Involvement as primary surgeon in training years 3 and 4;

Good relationship between trainees and senior staff

A workable Tutor-trainee ratio of 1:3

The training programme yr1-yr4 is well-defined

Tutors have been allocated one month for training purposes only

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Thessaloniki

Greece

Professor Konstantinos Dinas

1.12.2026

On-site

The department has well organised Foetal Maternal and Breast Units.

In 2020, the Department has obtained the official ESGO accreditation for Gynecologic Oncology Individual Training

There is a well- functioning tutorial system aand trainees participate in postgraduate lectures and audit programmes

Training unit much dedicated to provide hands-on and theoretical training in general obstetrics and gynaecology as well as in areas of specific interest.

There are great opportunities for trainees to present research

2nd department

Thessaloniki

Greece

Apostolos Athanasiadis

1.12.2026

On-site

This is a very well organised and run Department

The atmosphere and the working conditions are very good

Senior staff is dedicated to training

Considerable investments have been made to enhance clinical expertise

Very good theoretical training programme

Aristotle Univesity of Thessaliniki

3d Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

2018

3rdobgyn@med.auth.gr

Number of beds: 48; Outpatient clinic: obstetrics: 7000 visits/year; gynecology: 5500 visits/year. Number of deliveries: 1150; Caesarean section rate: 44% (elective 34.3% and emergency 10.2%); instrumental vaginal deliveries: 6%. The department decreased the CS rate 15% over the last 18 months applying a TOLAC program. Major surgical procedures: abdominal hysterectomies: 130 of which 30% laparoscopically; vaginal hysterectomies: 40; prolapse surgery: 60; major laparoscopic surgery: 30; major oncological surgery: 50; Breast surgery: 15; Many minor surgical procedures as diagnostic laparoscopic procedures, minor/intermediate laparoscopic procedures, curettages, office diagnostic hysteroscopies, therapeutic hysteroscopies, conizations. Trainees’ involvement in surgical procedures: approximately 75%. Structured educational program for trainees: weekly lessons, journal club, special meetings with neonatologists, pathologists etc. Every four months theoretical evaluation with multiple choice test and general evaluation from the academic and NHS staff. Ultrasound Unit accredited by the Hellenic Ministry of Health as teaching unit for ObGyns. Postgraduate Scientific Program “Maternal Fetal Medicine” (18 months). Fellowship in “Maternal Fetal Medicine” (24 months). Research programs: several clinical research programs with trainees involvement in most of them (33 published papers in peer reviewed journals in 2020). Medical staff: Academic: 7; NHS staff: 3; “academic scholars”: 11; research fellows: 17. Number of trainees: 12

Lier

Belgium

Dr Sabine Dobbelaere

1.11.2026

On-site

Excellent work life balance

Well structured department

Excellent team spirit

Lot of teaching moments

Well elaborated guideline book

Tienen

Belgium

Dr Ine Riphagen

10.02.2023

On-site

Adequate clinical volume in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the training of the two trainees

Theoretical training and participation of trainees in case discussions

Regular assessment of trainees by the tutor and the Programme co-ordinator

Good atmosphere

Good conditions for training

Gent

Belgium

Prof. Dr Steven Weyers

1.11.2027

On-site

Very accessible, approachable department

Motivated staff, especially with regards to training

A dedicated and inspired training programme director

Content trainees

Regular assessments of trainees’ progress

Prague

Czechia

prof. Alois Martan, M.D., D.Sc.

11.12.2023

On-site

Good organisation

Large team of erudite lecturers

Trainees take part in research

Large work load

Outstanding cooperation between clinicians and teaching staff

Charles Universita in Prague

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2005

jana.urbanova@vfn.cz

A complex OBGYN department, serving as a tertiary centre for perinatology (EAPM accredited), gynaecologic oncology (ESGO accredited), and urogynaecology (EUGA accredited); with 283 beds, ?4500 deliveries, ? 2000 major and ? 2500 minor gynaecological surgeries, ? 150.000 outpatient visits; the team is composed of 45 specialists, 20 fellows and 25 trainees; well-structured postgraduate training program with individual tutors, regular assessments and annual evaluation of the entire program; institutional program for foreign visiting trainees and fellows in English available in all four main sub-specialties; PhD program available at the 1st Faculty of Medicine (currently 13 students at the Department); weekly institutional educational seminars; trainees and fellows involved in internal audits and evaluations; simulation centre available for obstetrical procedures, laparoscopic surgery and resuscitation training; weekly multidisciplinary boards in perinatology and gynaecologic oncology with active participation of trainees and fellows; a comprehensive research program coordinated by chairs of subspecialties (perinatology, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, endoscopic surgery, reproductive endocrinology, IVF unit), 6 ongoing national and international grants, successful publication outcome (?100 peer reviewed publications annually ).

Vienna

Austria

Univ. Prof. DDr. h.c. Heinz KÖLBL

1.2.2027

On-line

Dedicated training centre

High standard simulation training with multidisciplinary involvement

Good research opportunities

Excellent multidisciplinary teamwork

I

Medical University Vienna

Department of Obstetrics and Gyaecology

2015

Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090 Wien, T: + 43 (0)1-40400/29150, heinz.koelbl@meduniwien.ac.at, www.meduniwien.ac.at, www.akhwien.at

High level of Subspecialisation: accreditation by the European Society of Gynaecologic Oncology ESGO, European Urogynaecology Association EUGA, European Association of Perinatal Medicine EAPM and European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ESHRE

Rome

Italy

Prof Walter Ricciardi

15.08.2022

On-line

Large volume of clinical cases

Good theoretical training

The GESEA certification and Diploma is part of the formal training

Very good opportunities for conducting research

There is a potential for training on simulators

Duesseldorf

Germany

Prof B Lampe

1.05.2024

On-site

Good working atmosphere, training environment

Well structured training programme

EWTD compliant

Excellent training opportunities

Modern facilities

Szeged

Hungary

Prof. Dr. Gábor Németh

1.12.2026

On-site

Well-equipped simulation centre

Well-equipped tertiary referral centre established within training system in Hungary

Good exposure to clinical work and enough cases

Well-structured training system (national)

Adequate number of tutors and trainees

University of Szeged

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2009

University of Szeged, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Phone: +3662545499, Fax:+3662545711, Email: office.obgyn@med.u-szeged.hu

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Univesity of Szeged is atertiary gynecological and obstetrical center in south-east region ofHungary, deserving about 1.5 million inhabitants from Csongrád county(main city Szeged), Bács-Kiskun county (Kecskemét), southern part ofJász-Nagykun-Szolnok county (Szolnok) and Békés county (Békéscsaba).Like a university hospital, our Department is involving in the teaching ofmedical students beside the Faculty of General Medicine, forming themedical care providers beside the faculty of Health Sciences and SocialStudies and specialization programme for residents in obstetrics andgynecology from the hospitals arounded to the above mentioned region.Regularly, in collaboration with the other three university departments(Budapest, Pécs and Debrecen), we organize the final exam for theobtaining of the specialization in obstetrics and gynecology, and also forthe other specializations, like the gynecological oncological surgeon. Ouroperating activities are covering all range of the gynecological-obstetricalsurgical interventions, including for example extended endoscopicaloncological interventions (with lymphadenectomy), uro-gynecological(e.g. laparoscopical approach for genital organ prolapse, transvaginalmesh implantation) operations, endoscopical and open hysterectomies,surgical approach for infertility (including operative hysteroscopy), deepinfiltrating endometriosis, performing of second trimester interruptionsbased on medical indications, and so on.Also we have an intensive scientific activity, with a lot of publications inscientific papers with high qoutations based on the different researchprogrammes including e.g. beside the others the obstetrical pathologies,preterm delivery, genetical abnormalities, placental anomalies, infertility,ednometriosis. Our center is participating in a lot of nationwide andinternational studies, including phase three randomized controlled trials.Staff of our Department included 2 active Professors, 5 retiredProfessors, 2 retired Associate Professors, 3 active Associate Professors, 2Head Physicians, 1 Research Officer, 3 Senior Lecturers, 2 AssistantLecturers, 13 specialists in ob-gyn, 6 Rezidents.

Izmir

Turkey

Prof Ismail Mete

26.4.2027

On-site

Well-organised training unit which has its training programme on general obstetrics & gynaecology regularly accredited by EBCOG since 2006

An up to date simulation centre with weekly structured training sessions for the trainees

In the presence of a 4-yr training period in general obstetrics & gynaecology in Turkey, trainees in this training unit have the possibility of spending a 5th year to further develop their practical skills

There is a well-developed theoretical training programme and an improved trainees’ assessment system

There is sufficient clinical workload for training

Tallinn

Estonia

Dr Lee Tammemae

1.10.2023

On-site

Good and dedicated leadership at all levels of the organisation

Well -organised department

Excellent working environment – lots of patients and cases

Well-equipped, particularly in Ultrasound

Training-oriented atmosphere open to changes

Warsaw

Poland

Professor Krzysztof Czajkowski

15.07.2026

On-line

Good working conditions for training in general obstetrics & gynaecology

Head of Department and medical staff dedicated to providing training

Well-structured rotational training programme

Good training facilities

Good assessment system with close involvement of the Head of Department

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2022

Sofia

Bulgaria

Prof. Tanya Timeva

1.02.2021

On-site

Well- coordinated and balanced 4-year training programme

Regular one-to-one teaching and tutoring;

All tutors have attended a Training the Trainers course

Compliant to the European Working Time Directive ( EWTD)

Good facilities for lab-based research

Dublin

Ireland

Professor Michael O’Connell

6.07.2025

On-site

Theoretical training is well-organised

Well-structured national training programme;

Well-organised training unit with good working conditions;

Trainees have opportunities to gain experience in certain areas of specialinterest;

There is good exposure to vaginal instrumental deliveries;

Brussels

Belgium

Professor CH Wyns; Professor P Bernard

1.09.2021

On-site

Well-organised training units

Stimulating working environments

There is a clear focus on good quality training

The Programme Director is directly responsible for overseeing training

Regional training network of university and non-university training units

Berlin

Germany

Prof J Sehouli

1.06.2020

On-site

Stimulating working environments

Focus on individual training/personalised training

Excellent research facilities and opportunities

Good opportunities for attending local/national/international scientific meetings

Good training management skills

Viseu

Portugal

Name. Dr Nuno Nogueira Martins, Programme Director

20.10.2023

On-line

A highly organised department with a good working atmosphere

A balanced rotational training system serving the entire six-year training period

Excellent in-house training course programmes

A well-differentiated theoretical training programme

Structured teaching in relevant ob/gyn procedures

Universidade da Beira Interior (support)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2019 (EBCOG)

nunonogm@gmail.com

A friendly environment filled with science and technical experts and European trainers. This central training Unit with University support has been a pioneer for Portugal in endoscopy and minimal invasive approach to gynaecological cancer. Units of breast and prenatal diagnosis have also captured interest. We see training as an investment for caring well.

Bursa

Turkey

Gürkan Uncu MD Professor

1/8/2027

On-line

The quality of the structured theorical training, together with the dedication of the staff to the teaching of the residents: daily teaching performed before starting clinical work

Good tutorship system. Residents benefit from assiduous supervisory during all their residency

Good and structured simulation training program performed at the university simulation center

Possibilities for making research, publications and attending conferences

Very motivated residents (both from Turkey and abroad) that elected to follow this program

Bursa Uludağ University Hospital

22 June 2023

Brno

Czechia

Vít Weinberger, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor

1.7.2026

On-site

The training unit is well-equipped for training purposes which includes a high-end simulation centre.

Well-organised and well-run training unit with dedicated staff providing training in every aspect of the general obstetric and gynaecological training programme.

The head of the department and his deputy are very much motivated in improving already very well organized and run department.

Active presentation of clinical and research results

There is an in-house neonatologist running a large neonatal unit working closely with the obstetricians in both clinical management and training.

Masaryk University

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Brno University Hospital

2002

weinberger.vit@fnbrno.cz hruban.lukas@fnbrno.cz

Perinatologist centre with more than 6 thousand deliveries per year. Concentration and therapy of broad spectrum of pathological conditions. Complete spectrum of gynecological surgical procedures, Onco Gynecologist centre, Urogynecologist centre, centre of assisted reproduction

Adana

Turkey

Prof. Cansun Demir

3.2.2027

On-site

Well-organised training unit

Good focus on training from all teaching staff;

Motivated tutors

A wide range of obstetric & gynaecological pathology

Good theoretical training programme

Çukurova University

Obstetrics and Gynecology

2018

Çukurova University Obstetrics and Gynecology Department was established in 1972. There are 7 Professors ,2 Associate Professors. There are Perinatology and Gynecologic Oncology Clinics giving further education. There is an IVF Unit. Endoscopic surgery is frequently performed. There are 17 residents; 2 residents in Perinatology and 1 resident in Gynecologic Oncology. Every Friday there is an educational day of the clinic. Lectures and simulations take place.

Verona

Italy

Prof Massimo PierGiuseppe Franchi

1.10.2023

On-line

Excellent working environment with dedicated staff

Good training facilities

Multi-disciplinary state-of-the art Simulation centre

Good range of local training courses in Ob/Gyn

A functional tutorial system based on “EBCOG Training the Trainer “ principles

Monza

Italy

Professor Andrea Biondi

1/8/27

On-site

A well-organised training unit within a properly structured net work of regional hospitals and opportunities for trainees to spend training further a field in Italy and abroad

A balanced training programme for general obstetrics & gynaecology with the option to spend the last year of training in a particular area of interest

A structured training programme with theoretical sessions

Excellent Caesarean section rate

Trainees’ involvement in research projects.

IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori

Oostende

Belgium

Dr Benoit Rombaut

01.04.2027

On-site

Large surgical workload

Clear priority to teaching by a very motivated head of department and not to use the trainee for routine work

2022

Turnhout

Belgium

Dr Steven van Calenbergh

1.07.2027

On-site

Large regional hospital with a well organised department of ob-gyn

Large volumes and all the subspecialisations present

Rotational system with attention for the wishes/needs of the trainees

Accessibility and availability of the tutors

Good multidisciplinary contacts & good agreements how to work together

Dendermonde

Belgium

Dr. Didier Oosterlynck

1.11.2026

On-site

Training focused on urogyn and obstetric ultrasound

Enough surgery for 1 or 2 trainees

Teaching minded

Very good atmosphere

Trainee can partly decide on his/her own about his/her program.

Brugge

Belgium

Dr Anne Loccufier

3/10/26

On-site

Good working environment

Exposure to all aspects of general ob/gyn

High numbers and exposure of complex cases and pathology.

Teaching facilities are on site (simulations, NLS lessons by neonatology, … ) but not optimally used.

I

Brugge

Belgium

Dr Filip Claerhout

12.6.2029

On-site

Easily accessible supervisors

Good formal teaching

Good OR exposure – 1 full day in OR/per trainee

Implementation of 360 degrees feedback

I

Brasschat

Belgium

Dr. Kristof Kinget

01.07.2025

On-site

A well-structured rotation programme

More than appropriate exposure to surgical techniques for all subdisciplines

Dedicated Programme coordinator

Good informal ambiance with happy trainees and an accessible staff

An appropriate assessment of the trainees with an authorisation process

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2022

Kortrijk

Belgium

Dr Gracienne Stelens

15.02.2023

On-site

Well-organised training unit

Dedicated Programme Director of Training

Adequate patient volumes for training in general obstetrics & gynaecology

Trainees are well exposed to daily clinical problems

Safety is well-served by regular skills drills

Roeselare

Belgium

Dr Piet Claerhout

4.05.2026

On-site

Driven Programme Director of Training

Good working environments

Much ob/gyn pathology

Direct feed-back at various training moments

Good infrastructure

Brescia

Italy

Enrico Sartori/Franco E. Odicino

1.10.2026

On-site

A very well-run training unit with a long tradition of teaching

A well-functioning regional network of six training units

wide spectrum of pathology both in general obstetrics & gynaecology as well as in Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine , Materno-fetal Medicine including Prenatal Diagnosis and Urogynaecology

The department is well-equipped including for robotic surgery ( Da Vinci)

Possibility for trainees to attend professional events in Italy and abroad

University of Brescia

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Neonatology

2004

ostetricia.ginecologia1@assst-spedalicivili.it

Gynecology: the gynecologic oncology team includes physicians and biologists. The two groups cooperate both in clinical setting and in translational research. The main lines of research are: ovarian cancer: phase II-III clinical trials in cooperation with national (MaNGO) and international collaborative groups: ENGOT, GCIG, EORTC; basic research on the evaluation of predictive and prognostic significance of alterations in transcriptional regulatory mechanisms, analysis of mRNA/microRNA/lncRNA expression profiles, Hypoxia-related microRNAs, claudin-low subtype cancer, study of HDAC6 inhibitors in ARID1A mutated cancers, DigiPico sequencing of cancer; endometrial cancer: ProMisE molecular characterization, L1CAM expression, biomarkers in liquid biopsies. Translational studies develop with national and international centers: Mario Negri Institute, University of Padua, Veneto Institute of Oncology, Yale University, University of Oxford, ENITEC group.Obstetrics: the main lines of research are the following: Antenatal Diagnosis of Placental Attachment Disorders (ADoPAD), Automated Analysis Algorithms in Second Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound (AUTO-2T), INTERCOVID: A prospective cohort study of the effects of COVID-19 in pregnancy and the neonatal period,TRAP Intervention Study TRAPIST, TRUFFLE 2 Trial Italian coordinating center, Accuracy of serial ultrasound in congenital cytomegalovirus infection (APres-cCMV), Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes in COVID-19 (PAN-COVID), Cesarean Scar Pregnancy Registry, Delivery mode in pregnant women with low-lying placenta: MODEL-Placenta

Athens

Greece

Professor Nikolaos F. Vlahos MD, Ph.D, FACOG

1.09.2024

On-site

A large department with adequate number of clinical cases and surgical procedures for training

Exposure of trainees to all aspects of general obstetrics & gynaecology

A structured training programme, logbook and tutorial system

There are simulators and skills drills in ob/gyn emergencies

Theoretical training is well-established

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2005

bdeptobgyn@aretaieio.uoa.gr / 0030 210 7286353

The 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aretaieion Hospital was established in 1906. It provides quality medical services to women for over 100 years. It is a tertiary inner-city hospital, a regional and national referral center. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of updated, specialist care in the field of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gynecological Oncology, High Risk pregnancy, Maternal – Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, Assisted reproduction, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Menopause. The Assisted Reproduction Unit was recently certified by the Greek National Authority of Assisted Reproduction. Our Department is a reference center for gynecological congenital malformations, an internationally accredited center for postgraduate training in the field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (IFERAG) of 2 years duration. The department of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology offers an official 6 months training program certified by the Greek Ministry of Health. The 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals in Obstetrics and Gynecology offering high level both under-graduate and post-graduate training and education, actively participating in Continuous Medical Education. Multiple research protocols are active in our department mainly as part of a Ph.D thesis and more than 70 original research articles were published in peer review journals last year.

Naples

Italy

Giuseppe Bifulco

9.05.2023

On-line

Well-organised training unit with a good working atmosphere

Endoscopic surgical experience of national and international standing

Complete overhaul of the departmental training programme in general

State of the art obstetric and gynaecological simulation centre

Well-established diagnostic ultrasound unit

University of Naples Federico II

Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science, and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II

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Our training program is a five-year fully accredited program designed to train the next generation of leaders in our specialty. We are an integrated program of University of Naples Federico II and AOU Federico II Hospital.The hallmark of our department is the quality of its patient care services and teaching – and these two functions are among the highest priorities of the faculty.The program is designed to give each resident a structured clinical and didactic experience in primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic-oncology, perinatology, reproductive endocrinology-infertility, and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. The clinical experience mixes team care approaches with apprenticeship experiences. Our patient base includes all socioeconomic classes and a mix of patient funding sources. Our goals are to provide a problem-solving approach to postgraduate education and to strive to reach a good balance of clinical experience, education, and academic stimulation so that our graduates emerge as well-rounded obstetrician- gynecologists prepared to become physician leaders in their community or academic medicine.

Torino

Italy

Professor Chiara Benedetto

1/12/2025

A large and well-organised department with sufficient number of clinical and surgical cases

Training on simulators and skills drills

Excellent training programme with a rotational and tutorial system

High quality research with active participation of trainees

Excellent theoretical training

University of Torino

Department of Surgical Sciences

2002

chiara.benedetto@unito.it

The Department, with its network of healthcare hospital and family planning facilities, provides trainees with the opportunity of being involved in the management of a wide range of clinical and surgical cases in the field of general obstetrics & gynaecology and the sub-specialities. To give some numbers, an average of 20,000 deliveries, 40,000 surgical operations and 600,000 outpatients are handled per year. During the 5 years of residency, rotations are organised in such a way as to cover all Ob/Gyn areas. The training programme includes theoretical lessons/hands-on with simulators and skill-drills. Indeed, the Research and Educational Center for Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of Torino, based in the Sant’Anna Hospital and recently refurbished, offers the ideal setting to organise intensive hands-on hysteroscopy / laparoscopy courses, set-up according to the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery Standards. Regular training courses in Ob/Gyn ultrasound and in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the most common obstetric emergencies are held with the objectives of updating theoretical knowledge and strengthening the practical know-how and abilities. Trainees are also offered the opportunity to obtain the GESEA (Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment) Certification, to attend Congresses and Workshops and to participate in several research activities.

Ankara

Turkey

Professor Ruşen Aytaç

1.3.2028

On-line

Department is a well established, rooted department, serving to a crowded population and as a university hospital, receiving various kinds of patients

It has modern technologies and expert faculty members aiming for better education and patient care in different subdivisions

Very friendly environment

Well-structured tutor system

Close interaction between the different clinical departments within the Ankara University

Ankara University

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2024

Ankara

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Özlem Moraloğlu Tekin

01.02.2026

On-site

Large training unit with dedicated staff

Well-functioning rotational training system

Much focus on theoretical training (lectures, courses)

Well-structured training programme in the state of the art simulation centre

Effective formal assessment system

University of Health Sciences

Gynecology and Obstetrics

2022

ashkadindogum@gmail.com

Athens

Greece

Prof Alexandros Rodolakis

1.04.2025

On-site

Excellent research programme with broad participation of thetrainees.

A well-organised training unit with much focus on all aspects oftraining in general obstetrics & gynaecology and the foursubspecialties

Simulation equipment in place;

A Well-defined rotational training system;

well-structured theoretical training programme with seminars andlectures;

Athens

Greece

Professor Petros Drakakis

1/4/2026

On-site

Well-organised training unit dedicated to training

In the process of adopting the principles of the EBCOG PACT Document

Presence of all Ob/Gyn subspecialties

Well-equipped for training purposes

Trainees involved in well-established clinical research programmes