The European Board of Surgical Qualification (EBSQ) examination is the certifying examination leading to the Diploma of EBSQ (Coloproctology) of the European Union of Medical Specialists.
This is the only form of certification in the speciality of coloproctology within Europe and candidates who successfully pass the examination are awarded the title 'Fellow of the European Board of Coloproctology'. It is fast becoming the norm for specialists in our field.
David Zimmerman, Examination Secretary EBSQ Coloproctology:
'The EBSQ exam is rapidly becoming the standard of quality within Europe, but also far beyond. We really hope you will join us and be a certified colorectal surgeon.'
In this video we hear from two candidates, Laura van Praet from Belgium and Gaetano Gallo from Italy, before and after sitting the exam:
EBSQ Examination Dates
The next exam will take place on 7 March 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Applications for the next EBSQ Coloproctology Exam are now open - deadline is 20 November 2025
Information about how to apply can be found here on the UEMS Surgery website >
Useful information
For detailed information and how to apply visit UEMS' website.
At ESCP's 2016 Conference in Milan, we held an information session on the EBSQ Examination. Below are links to two video presentations from the session and downloadable files:
| Title of presentation and speaker | Audio-visual | Download |
|---|---|---|
| UEMS and ESBQ: what are they all about? - Klaus Matzel | video Video Presentation (10.5 mins) | PDF (1.7MB) |
| The EBSQ Coloproctology Examination - Dieter Hahnloser | video Video Presentation (10 mins) | PDF (2.6MB) |
The knowledge and different topics that form the base for the EBSQ Coloproctology Exam are summarised in the European Manual of Medicine. ESCP members can access the manual and related resources through the Resource Library.
Fellows
You can view the list of fellows who have successfully passed the EBSQ Coloprocotology examination HERE
Contact details
To apply for an examination, please contact:
UEMS Section and Board of Surgery
European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ)
EBSQ Coloproctology
Rue de l'Industrie, 24
1040 - Brussels
Belgium
Email:
Web: https://uemssurg.org/surgicalspecialties/coloproctology/
Tel: +32 (0)2 649 51 64 | Fax: +32 (0)2 640 37 30
Those wishing to obtain further information before application should contact:
Dr David Zimmerman - Secretary (EBSQ Examinations)
ETZ Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands|
Mr Janindra Warusavitarne BMED FRACS PhD - Secretary (Applications) Webmaster
St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, United Kingdom |
President: Dieter Hahnloser, Treasurer: Franc Hetzer, Exam Committee Members: Tina Handgraaf - van Loon & Jasper Stijns