Training Pathways - structured journey in surgical oncology
To support professional development and ensure high-quality surgical care, ESSO offers structured 2-year organ-specific Training Pathways, leading to the ESSO Certificate of Professional Training.
What's in it for you?
Each Training Pathway is comprised of:
• Educational courses (mandatory or optional)
Candidate should complete the above steps in 24 months in order to be awarded the ESSO Certificate of Professional Training, recognising their achievement of evidence-based skills in their chosen specialty.
To further validate their knowledge, participants may choose to complete the EBSQ Examination (recommended). However, the exam is not part of the Training Pathway and is entirely optional.
• Educational courses (mandatory or optional)
• Complementary webinars (optional)
• Short-term (1 month) observership at an ESSO-approved training unit (mandatory)
• ESSO Congress and/or other recommended scientific meetings (optional)
Candidate should complete the above steps in 24 months in order to be awarded the ESSO Certificate of Professional Training, recognising their achievement of evidence-based skills in their chosen specialty.
To further validate their knowledge, participants may choose to complete the EBSQ Examination (recommended). However, the exam is not part of the Training Pathway and is entirely optional.
Available Training Pathways:
Breast Cancer
Developed in cooperation with the European Breast Surgical Oncology Certification (BRESO).
Colorectal Cancer
Training in essential and advanced colorectal cancer surgical procedures including minimally invasive techniques.
HPB Cancer
Specialised courses on liver surgery, pancreatic anatomy, and advanced pancreatic procedures.
Upper GI Malignancies
Focused curriculum on the multidisciplinary and surgical management of oesophageal and gastric cancers.
